Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

Job

Requisition

Opening Date: 04/10/2026

Closing Date: 04/24/2026

Agency:
Illinois State Police

Class

Title:

ACCOUNTANT - 00130

Skill Option:
None

Bilingual Option:
None

Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $5,127 monthly;
Full Range $5,127 - $7,135 monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category:
Full Time

County:
Sangamon

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.

Position Overview:

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is seeking to fill the role of Accountant. This position supports ISP grant operations by maintaining detailed fund‑level accounting records using Excel and SAP, providing guidance on proper grant accounting practices, and preparing analytical reports for both grantee and grantor activities. The position assists divisions with grant draw support, helps ensure compliance with federal and state grant requirements, and contributes to developing and reviewing Corrective Action Plans.

ISP encourages all those who qualify to apply!

The Illinois State Police offers a robust benefit package including:

* Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.

* 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.

* Pension Plan

* Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs.

* Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually.

* Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service.

* Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date.

* Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually.

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.

Essential Functions

* Utilizes a combination of excel files and SAP accounting software to maintain a complex, complete set of general accounting books by fund for grants.

* Offers guidance to ISP divisions regarding proper grant accounting.

* Gathers, analyzes, and prepares various reports related to grans for both agency grantee and grantor.

* Provides grant draw support to ISP divisions as needed.

* Assist in ensuring Agency-wide compliance with Federal and State grant requirements.

* Assist in reviewing and preparing Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) for grants.

* 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 years college, with courses in business administration and accounting or four 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 classification

Preferred Qualifications

* Prefers two (2) years of accounting experience.

* Prefers one (1) year of experience preparing accounting reports.

* Prefers one (1) year of experience reconciling accounting records.

* Prefers one (1) year of experience using System Applications and Products…