1 ACCOUNTING AND FISCAL ADMINISTRATION CAREER TRAINEE Job in Springfield, IL
State of Illinois is Hiring an ACCOUNTING AND FISCAL ADMINISTRATION CAREER TRAINEE Near Springfield, IL
Title : ACCOUNTING AND FISCAL ADMINISTRATION CAREER TRAINEE, UPWARD MOBILITY
Agency : State Employee Retirement System
Closing Date/Time: 04/05/2024
Salary: $4,110.00 - $5,761.00 monthly/CBA language applies
Job Type: Salaried
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 36226
We invite qualified applicants to apply for this trainee position within the Accounting Division at State Retirement Systems (SRS). This position is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the postings to the SERS (State Employees Retirement System) member accounts. Specifically, the earnings, time worked, contributions, and service credit that make up an active member account posting are processed, analyzed, and reviewed by the staff of the Accounting Division. Errors made in the withholding of employee or pick-up contributions by payroll offices are audited by Accounting Division staff who then take the appropriate action of billing the member for underpaid retirement contributions or refunding the member (or agency) for overpaid retirement contributions. The ideal candidate should have an eye for detail, skill in mathematics and basic accounting principles, and exercise sound logic with strong problem-solving skills. SRS is conveniently located on the west side of Springfield with free parking on-site.
Position Essential Functions
Targeted Title: Accountant
- Actively participates in the on-the-job training program, for a period of 6 to 12 months, designed to enhance the familiarity and broaden knowledge of the operations of the Accounting Division of the State Retirement Systems (SRS) as well as working knowledge of the broad range of professional accounting career disciplines.
- Reviews the exceptions and errors regarding the retirement contributions, time worked, and wages subject to retirement contained on incoming payroll transactions from various agencies to ensure accuracy and completeness in maintaining and posting to the membership account.
- Audits and reviews membership accounts with increasing difficulty for the purpose of gaining experience and developing knowledge in the contents and maintenance of the financial and related data contained on the SRS member accounts.
- Assists in the review and preparation of billings or refunds to members or state agencies related to retirement contributions that have been under/over withheld. Assists in the preparation of the calculation for the purchase of qualifying and short periods, military service, repayment of refunds, and leaves of absences.
- Performs other duties assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or an allied field.
- This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers ability to perform bookkeeping or accounting functions including financial reporting and tracking information.
- Prefers ability to work with accounting receivable or a billing process.
- Prefers work experience using Microsoft Excel.
- Prefers ability to function as part of a team.
- Prefers ability to communicate complex and controversial topics effectively.
Work Hours: 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m., Monday - Friday, in the office on a full-time basis - no remote work option
Work Location: 2101 S Veterans Pkwy, Springfield, Illinois, 62704-6527
Agency Contact:
Jenny Reichart
Email: Jenny.Reichart@SRS.Illinois.gov
Phone #: (217) 785-6955
Job Family: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions. There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and/or licensure; and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway.
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
The purpose of State Retirement Systems is to provide an orderly means whereby aged or disabled employees may be retired from active service, without prejudice or hardship, and to enable employees to accumulate reserves for themselves and their dependents for old age, disability, death and termination of employment, thus effecting economy and efficiency in the administration of the State Government.
Job Summary
Full Time
Public Administration
$62k-76k (estimate)
03/24/2024
05/09/2024
illinois.gov
SPRINGFIELD, IL
>50,000
2002
J B PRITZKER
$50M - $200M
Public Administration
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