SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Job Requisition ID:48538 Closing Date:08/01/2025 Agency:Department of Employment Security Class Title:ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED - 00133 Skill Option:None Bilingual Option:None Salary:Anticipated starting salary $5,384 monthly; Full range $5,384 - $7,631 monthly Job Type:Salaried Category:Full Time County:Cook Number of Vacancies:1 Bargaining Unit Code: Merit Comp Code: This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. All applicants who want to be considered for this positionMUSTapply electronically through theillinois.jobs2web.comwebsite. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through theSuccessFactorsemployee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. **This posting lists 33 S. State Street, Chicago, IL. 60603 as the Work Location. Effective February 1, 2025, this position was relocated to115 S. LaSalle, Chicago, IL. 60603** Why Work for Illinois? Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois. Position Overview The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as a Senior Accountant. Responsibilities include maintaining systems to ensure wire transfers of monies to and from the US Treasury, preparing cash control journals, researching problems with unemployment insurance (UI) benefit payments to claimants, and preparing financial reports required by state and federal regulations. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who has a strong knowledge of state and federal reporting requirements related to US Treasury disbursements and is dedicated to investigating and resolving problems related to bank balances, fund transfers and reimbursements. The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive experience requesting and coordinating the receipt, deposit and transfer of wire transfer monies and preparing cash control journals and other complex financial reports related to these transfers. IDES offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of Illinois employers and job seekers. Essential Functions • Under direction, serves as a Senior Accountant for the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) • Prepares accurate and up-to-date accounting records, timely monthly statements, and other financial reports related to cash management • Performs highly complex professional accounting calculations in determining funding requirement to cover agency expenditures including but not limited to payroll and administrative needs • As directed, assists agency staff, including but not limited to Service Delivery staff, with research concerning problems with benefit payments to claimants • Prepares and submits Cash Management Information Act (CMIA) report • Keeps abreast of new developments related to cash management • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above Minimum Qualifications • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college, with courses in business administration and accounting • Requires two (2) years of professional experience in accounting, external auditing, budgetary planning and control or public accounting Conditions of Employment • Requires ability to travel • Requires an Illinois State Police background check and self-disclosure of any criminal history About the Agency The Illinois Department of Employment Security’s (IDES) mission is to serve Illinois workers and employers to the best of our ability and to use our knowledge of the Illinois workforce to inform sound policy decision making. IDES encourages economic growth and stability in Illinois by providing vital Employment Services to Illinois residents and employers, analyzing and disseminating actionable Labor Market Information, and administering Unemployment Insurance programs. Work Hours:Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Work Location:33 S State St Chicago, IL 60603-2804 Posting Group:Fiscal, Finance & Procurement This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs). APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account. If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources: State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website. The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses: • [email protected] • [email protected]