DOC PSSSC Accounts Payable Account Technician I

$49,152 - $68,436/Yr

State Of Illinois - Springfield, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Springfield, IL

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking an Account Technician I for its Fiscal Operations at Shared Services. This role involves multitasking and prioritizing daily duties, including the examination and auditing of various vouchers, maintaining ledgers for state and federal funds, and coordinating with employees and vendors to ensure proper documentation. The position is ideal for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking for a variety of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform the final examination and audit of commercial vouchers, travel expense vouchers, and contractual services vouchers.
• Communicate with employees and vendors to obtain correct W-9 forms for submission to the Comptroller's Office.
• Maintain automated subsidiary and control ledgers to manage appropriations, obligations, and expenditures for assigned state and federal funds.
• Sort vouchers by line item, alphabetize, date stamp, and affix voucher numbers.
• Coordinate problems and corrections on expenditure documents; assist with training field staff in new methods and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of two (2) years of college and completion of an approved training course or three (3) years of related clerical bookkeeping experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

Nice-to-haves

• At least one (1) year of accounting experience.
• At least one (1) year of experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• At least one (1) year of experience evaluating accounting problems and resolving discrepancies.
• At least one (1) year of professional experience applying accounting principles to the vouchering process.
• At least one (1) year of professional experience working in a web-based vouchering system.
• At least one (1) year of experience communicating with vendors on the phone.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid holidays