ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN I (TIMEKEEPING)

Socket.dev; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid parental leave

Pre-tax benefits

Sick days

Vacation days

Personal days

Holidays

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice seeks an Account Technician I (Timekeeping) to manage time and attendance records, calculate time usage, and provide payroll support under supervision of the Business Administrator at IYC Warrenville.

Ideal candidates have a fiscal background, strong attention to detail, and experience with timekeeping, payroll, and financial documents. Benefits include flexible schedules, health coverage, and a robust retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of timekeeping and payroll processes.
• Two years of college completed or equivalent clerical bookkeeping experience.
• Familiarity with standard office accounting methods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, maintains all facility time and attendance records.
• Prepares and audits complex financial documents for the facility.
• Prepares Payroll Time Report and monitors daily timekeeping operations.
• Verifies accuracy of reports prior to payroll submission.

Skills

Timekeeping

Payroll

Attention to detail

Clerical bookkeeping

Communication

Education

Two years of college

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Requisition ID:58010 Opening Date: 08/13/2026 Closing Date: 08/27/2026 11:59 pm Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice Class Title:ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN I - 00115 Skill Option:UMP Certificate Bilingual Option:None Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,407 a month; Full Range $4,407 - $6,249 a month Job Type: Salaried Category:Full Time County: DuPage Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code:RC014 Clerical 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.

ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN I (TIMEKEEPING)

Requisition # 58010

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview:

Do you possess a fiscal background with strong attention to detail? The Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking an individual to serve as the Account Technician I under general supervision of the Business Administrator at the IYC Warrenville. The incumbent in this role will prepare all facility time and attendance records, calculate and record time usage and provide information and assistance to employees. The incumbent will identify discrepancies and research information to resolve. The incumbent will serve as liaison for the Timekeeping department and verify that filing systems are maintained. The incumbent will verify the accuracy of prepared reports by reviewing them prior to submission to payroll. IDJJ encourages all interested and qualified individuals to apply.

Essential Functions:

• Under general supervision, receives, reviews, and maintains all facility time and attendance records.
• Prepares and audits complex financial documents for the facility.
• Prepares Payroll Time Report.
• Monitors the daily functions and activities of the timekeeping department.
• Monitors, reviews, and assembles data for monthly sick time usage summary report.
• Serves as back up to other Account Technician I’s.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college and completion of an approved training course or three (3) years of related clerical bookkeeping experience.
• Qualifying state employees in the employee Upward Mobility Program, may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the state requirements for this classification.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance):

• Prefers working knowledge of accounting techniques.
• Prefers working knowledge of state or non-state accounting procedures.
• Prefers working knowledge of office methods and procedures.
• Prefers working knowledge of principles and functions of standard office accounting machines and equipment.
• Prefers ability to supervise a small staff of subprofessionals.
• Prefers ability to apply established accounting techniques.

Conditions of Employment:

• Requires the ability to pass an Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC)/Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.

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

About the Agency:

The mission of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) is to build youth skills and strengthen families by promoting community safety and positive youth outcomes. Over 900 staff members from across various departments—security, programming, education, mental health, and more—collaborate with the understanding that youth are physically, emotionally, and cognitively different from adults. The department provides extensive services to young people through a developmental, treatment-focused model of care that builds youth resiliency, engages families, and promotes community safety at the five youth facilities it operates across the state. IDJJ serves and houses approximately 150 youth and is responsible for approximately 500 youth on Aftercare in various Illinois’ communities.

Benefits:

The Department of Juvenile Justice offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid parental leave
• Pre-tax benefits programs including but not limited to: Deferred Compensation, Medical, Daycare, etc.
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid Sick Days annually
• New Employees earn ten (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to twenty-five (25) paid Vacation Days annually (based on years of service)
• Employees earn three (3) paid Personal Days annually (pro-rated based on start date)
• Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
• Flexible work schedules in many program areas (remote work may be an option for certain positions)

Work Hours: Mon-Fri - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm -- Sat-Sun & Holidays - off
Headquarter Location: 30 W 200 Ferry Rd, Warrenville, Illinois, 60563
Work County: DuPage

Agency Contact:IDJJ Human Resources

Email:[e-mail]

Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Office & Administrative Support; Public Safety

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).