Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

Job

Requisition

Opening Date: 06/16/2026

Closing Date: 07/01/2026

Agency:
Department of Natural Resources

Class

Title:

ACCOUNTANT - 00130

Skill Option: UMP Certificate

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: N/A

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.

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Please upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned and a copy of any applicable professional licenses you possess to MY DOCUMENTS section of your application.

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 Natural Resources is looking to hire an Accountant for Office of Fiscal Management/Office of Realty and Capital Planning. This position will perform personal services budgetary planning, maintain accounting records of various grants, and establishes spending allocations for selected capital accounts and for operations of the ORCP. The ideal candidate will perform technical accounting work, budgeting, and expenditure tracking for the Office of Realty and Capital Planning.

We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

Essential Functions

* Under direction, independently performs technical accounting work, budgeting, and expenditures tracking for the Office of Realty and Capital Planning

* Performs personal services budgeting planning and control

* Maintains Accounting records for interagency grants and federal grants

* Maintains documents of contractual obligations and SAP earmarks

* Completes RDT forms and FS12 forms for the deposit of revenues received

* Establishes spending allocations for selected capital accounts and for operations of the ORCP

* 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 of college with courses in business administration and accounting or four years of technical accounting experience

Preferred Qualifications

* Two (2) years of experience performing detailed work involving the application of accounting theory to routine accounting or auditing problems

* Two (2) years of technical working experience evaluating problems of moderate difficulty and analyzing and interpreting less complex accounting records and reports

* Two (2) years of experience performing detailed work involving written or numerical data and making arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately, either manually or by machine

* Two (2) years of experience establishing and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and the public

* Elementary knowledge of office meithods, procedures, standard office accounting machines and equipment

Employment Condition

All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

* Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Agency and Division Statements

DNR Agency Statement

Charged with preserving, protecting, and promoting Illinois' natural resources, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) employees oversee water, wildlife, wetlands and oil wells, parks, historic sites - and everything in between. Employment opportunities vary greatly, often…