ACCOUNTANT - Upward Mobility Program

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Job Requisition : 57075
Division/Section/Unit: Fiscal Operations/ Accounts Payable/Recievable / Accounts Recievable
HR Tracking #: 38044
Position Title: Accountant
Opening Date: 06/30/2026
Closing Date: 07/15/2026
Agency: Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
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:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

Under general supervision, performs professional accounting work related to the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of revenue ledgers for agency funds for the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (DFPR). Utilizes applicable accounting systems and source documentation to prepare, examine, reconcile, and analyze refunds and credits. Maintains complex and complete set of general account books by fund for the license area. Prepares and reconciles daily manual deposits.

Responds to accounts receivable related inquiries from management, auditors, and licensees. Analyzes and evaluates, on an on-going basis, the operational aspect for Accounts Receivable for the purpose of updating effectiveness.

• Health, Life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan – Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
• Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
• Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
• Paid state…