DOC Fiscal Compliance Certified Public Accountant

DOC Fiscal Compliance Certified Public Accountant

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking to fill the position of DOC Fiscal Compliance Certified Public Accountant. This position prepares written entries to journalize amounts in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as promulgated by the Comptroller in the Comptrollers' Statewide Accounting Management System Procedures Manual (SAMS). In addition, this position prepares, analyzes, compiles, or otherwise completes any required financial or programmatic evaluations, provides professional assurances to outside parties (Comptroller, auditors, federal government) as to the accuracy of the financial information presented.

Essential Functions:

• Extracts, quantifies, and compiles dollar amounts, converting from cash to either modified accrual or accrual basis in order to prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Completes Comptroller SCO forms (both computerized and manual)
• Reviews the financial records, reports, and statements to ascertain completeness and accuracy prior to preparing GAAP packages or financial statements for assigned agencies served by the Public Safety Shared Services Center and Governor's Office as workload requires
• Serves as liaison and provides answers to external auditors, internal auditors, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) auditors or the Legislative Audit Commission regarding the information provided in the GAAP packages, and responds to all internal controls requests
• Certifies completion of quarterly and other financial reports for the funds assigned, including C15 Fixed Assets, C17 Locally Held, C 97, et al Accounts Receivable, Fee Imposition, Tax Expenditure, TA 2 Travel Report, and other required or assigned financial reports
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties mentioned above

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree with coursework in auditing, business management, public administration, economics, computer science, accounting or other related subjects
• Requires three (3) years of professional auditing or accounting experience
• Requires certification as a Certified Public Accountant

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience utilizing automated financial systems
• Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience with government accounting
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience processing GAAP transactions
• Prefers extensive knowledge of financial reporting practices
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience reconciling, analyzing, and preparing complex financial and fiscal-related reports
• Prefers working knowledge of State and Federal Law, rules and regulations relating to accounting
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience evaluating compliance with policies and procedures
• Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience utilizing Microsoft Office programs, mainly Excel or similar type of computer programs.

Conditions of Employment:

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
• Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen
• The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited
• Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department

Work Hours:

8:00am - 4:30 pm Mon-Fri;
Sat/Sun off

Headquarter

Location:

1021 N Grand Ave E, Springfield, Illinois, 62702

Work County:
Sangamon

Agency Contact:
Timothy.

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