ACCOUNTANT - Upward Mobility Program

Job Requisition ID: 52398

Division/Section/Unit: Fiscal Operartions / Accounts Payable/Receivable /Accounts Receivable

HR Tracking #: 37507

Position Title: Accountant

Closing Date: 01/20/2026
Agency: Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT
Skill Option: UMP Certificate
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,954 a month; Full Range $4,954-$6,894 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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Under general supervision, performs professional accounting work related to the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of revenue ledgers for agency funds for the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (DFPR). Provides fiscal accounts receivable assistance as needed to staff engaged in but not limited to the following processes: cash receipts, computing and issuing refunds or credits, generating bills and managing past-due collections; ensures an ongoing review and evaluation process of program operations to ensure optimum production and efficiency; reviews and evaluates work functions and processes; coordinates accounts receivable activities with other areas of fiscal; serves as liaison with department staff in resolving problems associated with accounts receivable processing operations. Serves as working supervisor.

State of Illinois Benefits

• Health, Life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan – Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
• Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
• Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
• Paid state holidays, 12-14 days annually
• 3 paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
• Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12 hour work schedules (as applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
• For more information about our benefits please follow this link:

• Examines and reconciles internal accounting records and ledgers with source documentation and accounting systems such as the State Accounting Management System (SAMS) records agency funds.
• Analyzes and evaluates, on an on-going basis, the operational aspect and staffing needs for Accounts Receivable for the purpose of updating management effectiveness.
• Serves as working supervisor.
• Reviews accounts receivable aging reports and examines accounts receivable date to identify receivables exceeding past due thresholds. Presents recommended action to superior.
• Responds to accounts receivable related inquiries from management, auditors, and licensees
• Reconciles the Treasurer Office's drafts reflecting the daily deposits, prepares a Receipt Transmittal Deposit (RTD) document for submission to other state entities including the Treasurer Office and/or the Comptroller's Office. Verifies the confirmation of receipts and processing of RTD's.
• 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 four years of college, with courses in business administration and accounting or four years of technical accounting experience.

• Prefers an Associate's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Prefers at least two years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Prefers at least one year of supervisory or lead worker experience, including oversight of staff or work assignment.
• Prefers at least three years of experience as a supervisor of a staff of three or more.

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

IDFPR is a regulatory licensing and enforcement agency that protects the residents of Illinois, ensures the safety and soundness of financial institutions, ensures that competent professionals are licensed to provide services to the public, and enhances commerce in the state for the benefit of all its residents.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Headquarter Location: 320 W Washington St, Springfield, Illinois, 62767
Work County:
Agency Contact:
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles. To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.

This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

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