Public Service Administrator-Financial Reporting and Bonds

Job

Requisition

Opening Date: 06/01/2026

Closing Date: 06/12/2026

Agency:
Illinois Office of Comptroller

Class

Title:

PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 88468

Salary: $65,000 - $95,000

Job Type: Salaried

Category:
Full Time

County:
Sangamon

Number of Vacancies : 1

Merit Comp Code: IOC

A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Illinois Office of Comptroller must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS
100, CMS
100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

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Position Overview

COME JOIN A TRANSFORMATIVE TEAM, with a record of proven, positive impact to the State of Illinois.

The Illinois Office of Comptroller is seeking applicants for the position of Public Service Administrator-Financial Reporting & Bonds.

The Comptroller is the chief fiscal control officer for the Illinois government, charged by the Constitution with maintaining the state's central fiscal accounts and ordering payments into and out of the appropriate funds. The office processes more than 16 million transactions annually and serves as a "fiscal watchdog" to ensure that all state payments meet the requirements of the law. The Comptroller's office provides meaningful and timely fiscal information to help state policymakers adopt effective policies.

The office continually seeks new ways to improve how it serves the public. The Comptroller has updated and streamlined the Comptroller's website and has led the process of updating the state's payroll and accounting systems. Comptroller Mendoza is committed to running the Office of Comptroller as a financial watchdog for the interest of Illinois citizens and to installing the most modern and transparent systems to make the state's financial information available to all.

Major Function

Under general direction, performs professional accounting duties in the Financial Reporting & Bonds Department; assists with implementation and maintenance of report compilation systems for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR); researches and develops footnotes and schedules for the ACFR; assists in the tracking of bond activity for the State and its component units; and assists in the preparation of monthly and annual bond reports.

Job Responsibilities

* Performs a wide variety of accounting functions in support of the department; assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures for the department and in determining program needs; ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and applicable state regulations which impact financial reporting and accounting.

* Assists with preparing, compiling, researching, and reviewing monthly and quarterly reports and annual financial statements; assists with preparing the ACFR; assists agencies with completion of GAAP packages; conducts first review of GAAP packages submitted by outside agencies and completes in-house GAAP packages.

* Assists with tracking bond information for the State and its component units; assists with preparing monthly and annual reports relating to bonds and other financial information.

* Serves as a liaison to internal offices and other…