Job description

Work Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62762

Agency: Department of Human Services

Opening Date: 5/04/2023

Closing Date: 5/17/2023

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $3,856 - $5,404 per month

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Work Location: 100 South Grand Ave E Springfield, IL 62762

Job Type: Salaried Full Time

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 10-07-26337

Position Overview

The Department of Human Services is seeking to hire an Account Technician II for the Office of Fiscal Services located in Springfield, Illinois to independently perform technical accounting work involved in the maintenance of agency cash receipt balances. Assists with depositing, posting and reconciling various funds. Serves as lead worker.

Job Responsibilities

1. In conjunction with the Accountant Supervisor, assists in the coordination of the Social Security Interim (SSI) assistance program between the Federal Social Security Administration, State townships and individuals.

2. Receives, analyses, and enters, into the Statewide accounting system, cash receipts from contracted private collector and Office of the Comptroller involuntary withholding payments for verification and deposit into Treasury held funds.

3. Processes MED D receipts including timely deposit of checks, entry into the Statewide automated accounting system and compilation of reports for data entry by contractor.

4. Serves as designated lead worker.

5. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college and one (1) year of technical accounting experience OR four (4) years of related clerical bookkeeping experience.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays on a rotation basis.

2. Requires the ability to serve on an on-call basis.

3. Requires the ability to left up to 50 pounds unassisted.

4. Requires ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.

5. Requires the ability to physically restrain patients as necessary to prevent injury to patient or others.

6. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers and basic computer skills.

7. Requires the ability to travel.

8. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.

9. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

10. Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 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, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,856.00 - $5,404.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess the required knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college and one (1) year of technical accounting experience

OR

Four (4) years of related clerical bookkeeping experience?

Work Location: In person

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