DOC Fiscal Compliance Certified Public Accountant at State of Illinois in Springfield, IL, US, 62702

Job description

• We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome
• The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking to fill the position of DOC Fiscal Compliance Certified Public Accountant. This position Prepares written entries to journalize amounts in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as promulgated by the Comptroller in the Comptrollers’ Statewide Accounting Management System Procedures Manual (SAMS). In addition, this position prepares, analyzes, compiles, or otherwise completes any required financial or programmatic evaluations, provides professional assurances to outside parties (Comptroller, auditors, federal government) as to the accuracy of the financial information presented. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply!

Responsibilities

• Extracts, quantifies and compiles dollar amounts, converting from cash to either modified accrual or accrual basis in order to prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Completes Comptroller SCO forms (both computerized and manual)
• Reviews the financial records, reports and statements to ascertain completeness and accuracy prior to preparing GAAP packages or financial statements for assigned agencies served by the Public Safety Shared Services Center as workload requires
• Certifies completion of quarterly and other financial reports for the funds assigned, including C15 Fixed Assets, C17 Locally Held, C 97, et al Accounts Receivable, Fee Imposition, Tax Expenditure, TA 2 Travel Report, and other required or assigned financial reports
• Serves as liaison and provides answers to external auditors, internal auditors or the Legislative Audit Commission regarding the information provided in the GAAP packages
• Travels to perform on site-reviews of the grant programs recipients and the sub-recipients
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties mentioned above

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree with course work in auditing, business management, public administration, economics, computer science, accounting or other related subjects
• Requires three (3) years of professional auditing or accounting experience
• Requires certification as a Certified Public Accountant
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
• Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited
• Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience utilizing automated financial systems
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience with government accounting
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience processing GAAP transactions
• Prefers extensive knowledge of financial reporting practices
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience reconciling, analyzing and preparing complex financial and fiscal-related reports
• Prefers working knowledge of State and Federal Law, rules and regulations relating to accounting
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience evaluating compliance with policies and procedures
• Prefers advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Pro or similar programs
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships

Skills

Required

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Ability to travel
• Ability to pass background check
• Ability to pass drug screen
• Ability to use digital technology

Preferred

• Government accounting experience
• Experience processing GAAP transactions

Benefits

• Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an
• Equal Opportunity Employer.
• As a IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
• Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
• Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
• Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
• Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
• Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
• For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx