Senior Account Technician - Intact Accounting

Job Requisition : 60030
Opening Date: 11/04/2026
Closing Date: 11/19/2026
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN II - 00116
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4747 monthly;
Full Range $4747 - $6446 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 2 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: 4500 S 6th St Rd, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: [email removed]

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.

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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.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Contracts Account Technician. Under direction, this position will independently perform technical accounting for payable purchase of service Intact Family Services contracts and will prepare, enter, and maintain all assigned contract appropriation and budget amounts. The position will verify and maintain accounting records and make payments in a timely manner.

The position will also independently review, analyze, evaluate, reconcile, and process assigned vouchers. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who has an affinity for numbers and a keen eye for ensuring accuracy and eliminating discrepancies. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong communication skills.

We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

• Serves as Contract Account Technician
• Makes payment in a timely manner, following Department policy and the Prompt Payment Act to ensure that service providers, vendors and staff receive payment as soon as possible
• Independently reviews, analyzes, evaluates, reconciles, and processes assigned IFS statewide CFS
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• Serves as liaison for purchase of service providers and staff regarding payment policy and requirements for processing or resolving Intact Family Service payments
• Prepares and provides written and/or oral responses concerning payments or any other areas to assist in managing administrative services within the Intact Family Services Program
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of two years of college and one year of technical accounting experience OR four years of related clerical bookkeeping experience.

• 3 years of experience in an office setting applying extensive knowledge of accounting techniques.
• 3 years of experience in an office setting applying working knowledge of state or non-state accounting procedures.
• 3 years of experience in an office setting utilizing extensive knowledge of office methods and procedures

• Requires ability to pass a background check.
• The…