General Accounting Manager; Public Service Administrator

Position: General Accounting Manager (PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR)
Job

Requisition

Opening Date: 05/15/2026

Closing Date: 06/01/2026

Agency:
Department of Early Childhood

Class

Title:

PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015

Skill Option:
Fiscal Management/Accounting/Budget/ Internal Audit/Insurance/Financial

Bilingual Option:
None

Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary $8,500 - $10,000 per month ($102,000 - $120,000 per year)

Job Type: Salaried

Category:
Full Time

County:
Sangamon

Number of Vacancies : 1

Bargaining Unit Code:
None

Merit Comp Code:
Supervisory (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC062 Collective Bargaining Coverage

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

Position Overview:

The Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC) is seeking to hire a General Accounting Manager to assist in the direction the day-to-day financial processing and reconciliations across all accounting activities including planning, monitoring and collaborating with the IDEC staff to maintain budget alignment and fiscal compliance while fostering a culture of continuous quality improvement and staff development.

Apply today to join a team committed to making Illinois the best place in the nation to raise a family!

Illinois Department of Early Childhood offers a robust benefit package including:

* Monday-Friday schedule

* Health, life, vision, and dental insurance

* Paid Parental leave

* Pension Plan

* Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs

* Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually
* (10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service)

* Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date)
* (13-14) paid state holidays annually

Work hours and schedule will be mutually agreed upon by supervisor during the onboarding process.

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

* Under general direction of the Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC) Fiscal Services Director, serves as the General Accounting Manager.

* Serves as a full line supervisor.

* Assists in the establishment and analysis of financial internal controls and risk mitigation policies and procedures.

* Strengthens staff capacity and operational efficiency by assisting in the direction of strategic leadership and professional development of fiscal staff that enhances financial operations and performance.

* Participates in internal/external meetings and conferences, think tanks, and work groups.

* Provides assistance to other Fiscal sections as needed.

* 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 (4) years of college with courses in accounting, business administration, or finance.

* Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the field of accounting, business administration, or finance.

Preferred Qualifications

* Prefers three (3) years of professional work experience implementing and reconciling multi-million/billion-dollar annual operating budget(s) and contracts in compliance with state and federal mandates or other similar requirements [e.g., Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA / 30 ILCS 708/1 ff.), federal Uniform Administrative Requirements (2 CFR 200), and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)].

* Prefers three (3) years of professional work experience in financial data governance, quality improvement, and risk mitigation for financial management in compliance with federal and state regulations (e.g., Single Audit Act, State Finance Act, Illinois Procurement Code etc.).

* Prefers two (2) years of professional work experience processing obligations, accounts receivable, and payments in an ERP management system such as Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP) or a similar system.

* Prefers three (3) years of professional work experience serving as a full-line supervisor.

* Prefers three (3) years of professional experience implementing policies and recommending policy revisions in a Fiscal setting.

Conditions of Employment

* Requires a criminal…