Accountant, Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting

Job Title

ACCOUNTANT – 00130, Upward Mobility

State Employee Retirement System (SRS)

2101 S. Veterans Pkwy, Springfield, Illinois 62704 (Sangamon County)

Full Time – Salaried

$5,127 – $7,135 per month (effective 07/01/26)

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday (on-site, no remote work)

Jenny Reichart, Agency Contact (Email: Jenny.Reichartinois.gov, Phone: 217‑785‑6955)

• Review retiree contributions, time worked, and wages for accuracy and completeness.
• Audit financial and related data contained within member accounts.
• Prepare billings to members for overdue retirement contributions.
• Review and verify classifications of payroll miscellaneous deductions.
• Document and prepare transactions to complete member refunds of excess contributions.
• Perform follow‑up and review on all member billings, including notices and income withholding orders.
• Calculate cost and interest for qualifying periods, military service repayments, and other adjustments.
• Analyze system reporting and payroll transactions to validate employer share of contributions.
• Perform other reasonable duties as required.

• Four years of college credit in business administration and accounting or four years of technical accounting experience.
• Eligible state employees in the Upward Mobility Program may substitute qualifying proficiency tests and training for these requirements.

• Experience performing accounting functions and evaluating moderate difficulty problems.
• Experience in accounts receivable or billing processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to perform detailed work with accurate arithmetical calculations.
• Teamwork and effective communication skills.

• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible work schedules where available.
• 10–25 days of paid vacation annually (10 days in first year).
• 12 days of paid sick leave annually.
• 3 paid personal business days per year.
• 13–14 paid holidays per year.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
• Medical Care Assistance Plan and Dependent Care Assistance Plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and eligibility for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Candidates who require reasonable accommodations during the hiring process must provide a certification from a qualified healthcare professional. Supporting documentation should be uploaded in the application process.