Local Agency Billing Accountant; Accountant Advanced

Overview

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is seeking to hire an Accountant Advanced. The successful candidate under direction analyzes local agency agreements executed annually for the purpose of coordinated highway construction work. After analysis, independently initiates a complex accounting procedure unique to the agreement to provide reimbursement to IDOT of funds which were temporarily disbursed on behalf of the local agency during the active life of the construction work which is accomplished in conjunction with progress and final payments to highway contractors.

Reviews work of accounting personnel responsible for obtaining the documents required to begin billing. Establishes the contracts in the database, and processes remittances.

• Serves as lead worker of staff responsible for processing local agency and escrow account checks as well as related record keeping.
• Conducts a thorough analysis of complex agreements executed by IDOT between one or more of the following, other state agencies, local agencies, and private developers, and agreements between the state of Illinois and states with common borders for highways improvements of mutual interest to all parties concerned.
• The agreements, each unique, cover a broad spectrum of both technological and financial aspects including costs for engineering, land acquisition, construction, maintenance and utilities.
• Maintains complex ledgers and files that can include from one to ten entities per contract.
• Resolves disputes with the various agencies and parties on these agreements with supplemental agreements and addenda.
• Performs file maintenance on local agency files to verify proper billings are accomplished.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of those enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years college, with courses in business administration, and accounting.
• Requires two years of professional experience in accounting, external auditing, budgetary planning, and control or public accounting.

• Prefers working knowledge of office methods, procedures, standard office accounting machines and equipment.
• Prefers the ability to prepare comprehensive accounting reports.
• Prefers the ability to determine violations and noncompliance with the law and to detect and explain significant irregularities.
• Prefers the ability to review detailed work including written or numerical data and to make calculations rapidly and accurately.
• Prefers the skill and ability to evaluate more difficult accounting problems and to analyze and interpret more complex accounting records.
• Prefers the ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships and to deal tactfully with controversial problems.
• Prefers extensive knowledge of accounting and auditing theory, principles, methods, and procedures.
• Prefers extensive knowledge of laws, rules and regulations relating to state or non-state accounting or auditing procedures.

The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois. Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose.

Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs. The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• (12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
• New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
• Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
• (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

Work Hours:

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday

Headquarter

Location:

2300 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, Illinois, 62764

Work County:
Sangamon

Work Office:
Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Bureau of Construction

Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR

Posting Group:
Fiscal, Finance & Procurement;
Transportation