ACCOUNTANT - PEORIA - UMP

State of Illinois; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% Salary differential for bilinguals

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional Regional Business Office Accountant to maintain, update, and balance ledgers under general supervision. You will review, analyze, and reconcile complex financial documents to ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and prepare various financial reports for payments.

Under the Upward Mobility Program, individuals may leverage internal opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program may complete combinations of proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the stated requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Regional Business Office Accountant.
• Makes payment on the MARS or Childcare payment systems.
• Prepares and analyzes financial reports, including monthly expenditures and projections.
• Reviews and maintains the obligation documents ledger.
• Liaises with providers, vendors, and staff regarding payment policy and processing requirements.

Education

Four years college in business and accounting

Job description

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We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Job Requisition ID:59336
Opening Date: 10/09/2026
Closing Date: 10/27/2026
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title:ACCOUNTANT - 00130
Skill Option:UMP Certificate
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5127 monthly; Full Range $5127 - $7135 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 4 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: 5415 N University St, Peoria, Illinois, 61614
Work County: Peoria

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

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

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results orientedindividual to serve as Regional Business Office Accountant. Under general supervision, this position will maintain, update,and balance ledgers. The position will review, analyze, and reconcile complex financial documents such as vouchers,billings, and forms to ensure compliance with appropriate policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. This position willmake payments via appropriate payment systems and will verify the accuracy of billings to ensure amounts and rates arecorrect. The position will also prepare and analyze various financial reports and reconcile payment discrepancies. Thisposition provides a great opportunity for a motivated individual who is interested in playing a role in ensuring that DCFSaccounting processes are carried out in an efficient, effective manner. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan,excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills andstrong accounting skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of thechildren and families of Illinois

Essential Functions

• Serves as Regional Business Office Accountant
• Makes payment on the MARS or Childcare payment systems
• Prepares and analyzes various financial reports, including monthly expenditures and projection reports
• Reviews and maintains the obligation documents ledger
• Serves as liaison to providers, vendors, and staff regarding payment policy and requirement for processing payments through the voucher, childcare payment, or board payment system
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

• R equires 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
• 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 stated requirements for this classification.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in an office setting applying elementary knowledge of professional accounting and auditing theory, principles, methods, and procedures
• 2 years of experience in an office setting applying elementary knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulationsrelating to state or non-state accounting or auditing procedures
• 2 years of experience in an office setting performing detailed work involving the application of accounting theoryto routine accounting or auditing problems
• 2 years of experience in an office setting evaluating accounting problems of moderate difficulty and analyzingand interpreting less complex accounting records and reports
• 2 years of experience in an office setting performing detailed work involving written or numerical data andmaking mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass a background check.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• 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

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
• Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI BillTraining/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

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.

Economic Interest

This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

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