Accountant I/II

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

Under direction of the Manager of the POS Rate Setting Unit, independently performs complex duties of agency-wide management operations for the purchase of service programs.

• Maintains funding for POS capacity.
• Reviews new applications for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintains and coordinates processing of rate changes and community reimbursement.
• Develops provider training to inform of changes in federal or agency procedures.

Minimum Requirements

Requires skill, knowledge, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years college supplemented by a Masters degree in business or public administration with courses in economic theory, accounting or finance plus three years progressively responsible professional experience.

Work Hours & Location/Agency Contact

• Work Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M-F
• WORK LOCATION: Division of Developmental Disabilities Bureau of Community Reimbursement, Purchase of Service Unit 319 E. Madison, Ste. 2K Springfield, IL 62701

Where To Apply

DHS - Bureau of Employee Services
Attn: Heidi Guernsey
100 S. Grand Ave. East, 3rd Floor
Springfield, IL 62701
Phone: 217-557-3175
Fax: 217-524-3385

Current State Employees and Previously Certified State Employees

Current state employees and previously certified state employees should apply by sending a CMS100 application (not a CMS100B promotional app) and a BID form to the above address. If you do not have a promotional grade, you must also send a CMS100B (promotional app) to CMS during the posting period to obtain a promotional grade.

How to Apply

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This position may require a current grade from Central Management Services (CMS), Division of Examining and Counseling, to be deemed qualified and available for employment consideration.
For more information, please refer to the Work4Illinois website at Work.Illinois.Gov and select 'Application Procedures'.
Additional information may also be obtained from the Agency Contact listed above or by contacting CMS, Division of Examining and Counseling at Work4Illinois@Illinois.gov or (217) 782-7100, (217) 785-3979 (TDD/TTY), (800) 526-0844 (TTY Only).

Additional Title and Exam Information

Note: Salary amounts shown are only to be used as a guide; actual salary will be determined at the time of hire based on current salary plans and/or collective bargaining agreements, if applicable.

Benefits For State Employees

• Healthcare Benefits: The State offers its employees a comprehensive health and dental program along with a wide array of supplemental insurance programs.
• Retirement Benefits: In addition to health and dental insurance programs, state employees are offered a generous pension program with options that can be tailored to meet employees' needs.
• Workplace Benefits: State employees may also be eligible for other benefits such as holidays, annual leave and sick leave.

Note: The above benefits are available to most state employees with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary, part-time and student worker positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits.