Doc Vandalia Cc Accountant Ump

Position: DOC VANDALIA CC ACCOUNTANT - (UMP)
Location: Vandalia

Job

Requisition

Opening Date: 06/03/2026

Closing Date: 06/16/2026, 11:59 pm

Agency:
Department of Corrections - Vandalia CC

Class

Title:

ACCOUNTANT - 00130

Skill Option:
None

Bilingual Option:
None

Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary (Eff 7/1/26) $5,342/month; CBA Applies;
Full Range: $5,342-$7,452/month

Job Type: Salaried

Category:
Full Time

County:
Fayette

Number of Vacancies : 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME

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 position MUST apply electronically through the  website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, title 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 Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking an Accountant to work at the Vandalia Correctional Center. This position is responsible for preparing monthly financial reports and maintaining accounts payable journal. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Essential Functions

* Posts accounts payable to the Funds Accounting and Commissary Trading System (FACTS) for Individuals in Custody and Employee Benefit Funds, matching receiving reports with invoices and committee approvals.

* Implements workflow activities between multiple Business Office functions.

* Prepares financial reports monthly by major detail object codes and of previous account payable balances, current month invoices, paid vouchers, and final accounts payable figures.

* Reconciles travel advance fund advances against amount vouchered when check is received.

* Serves as Business Office representative on the Individuals in Custody Benefit Fund Committee preparing a monthly financial summary report of individuals in custody (profits transferred), monthly disbursements and amount available to spend for the committee's review.

* Posts all miscellaneous collections cash receipts.

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

Minimum Qualifications

* Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, with courses in business administration and accounting, or four (4) years of technical accounting experience.

* Qualifying state employees in the employee Upward Mobility Program may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the stated requirements for this class.

Preferred Qualifications

* Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience working with accounting…