ACCOUNTANT (UMP)

State of Illinois; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Job summary

State of Illinois, Department of Juvenile Justice in Chicago, seeks an Accountant to perform professional accounting duties, reconcile financial reports, and assist with payroll and timekeeping. The role requires proficiency in Excel, SAP, and related systems, with prior accounting experience in government settings.

This is a full-time salaried position with benefits. The incumbent will prepare general ledger, analyze expenditures, and generate budget requests, while supervising business office

Qualifications

• Requires four years of college with coursework in business administration and accounting, or four years of technical accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains general ledger.
• Prepares and maintains records for analyzing expenditures weekly.
• Prepares financial statements and reports and researches accounting documents.
• Prepares and reconciles routine department reports.
• Manages and directs business office activities when senior staff are absent.

Skills

Accounting

Auditing

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Job Title: ACCOUNTANT

Job Requisition ID: 57861

Opening Date: 10/07/2026

Closing Date: 10/07/2026

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Class Title: ACCOUNTANT - 00130

Skill Option: UMP Certificate

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,127 a month; Full Range $5,127 - $7,135 a month

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Cook

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.

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 Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking an experienced and motivated candidate to serve as the Accountant for the Business Office at IYC Chicago. The incumbent in this position will perform professional accounting duties and reconcile financial reports and accounts along with overseeing and assisting with payroll and timekeeping functions for the facility. The ideal candidate for this position will be proficient in Microsoft Excel, SAP, and/or related systems and will possess previous accounting, payroll, timekeeping and/or bookkeeping experience along with knowledge of state and/or government accounting laws and regulations. The Department of Juvenile Justice offers opportunity for advancement and an excellent benefits package. We encourage all interested and qualified individuals to apply!

Essential Functions:

• Under general supervision, prepares and maintains general ledger.
• Prepares and maintains a set of records for analyzing expenditures on a weekly basis.
• Prepares prescribed financial statements and reports, performing research on accounting documents, records, and books of account.
• Prepares and reconciles routine department reports and statements.
• Performs professional accounting work.
• Prepares fiscal budget requests.
• Manages and directs business office activities during periods when the Business Manager and Business Administrator are absent or unavailable.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with courses in business administration and accounting, or four (4) years of technical accounting experience.

Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program shall have the stated requirements of this classification waived by successful completion of specific proficiency tests and training programs.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance):

• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience in accounting and auditing.
• Prefers elementary knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations relating to state or non-state accounting or auditing procedures.
• Prefers elementary knowledge of office methods, procedures, standard office accounting and equipment.
• Prefers the ability to perform detailed work involving the application of accounting theory to routine accounting or auditing problems.
• Prefers the ability to evaluate accounting problems of moderate difficulty and to analyze and interpret less complex accounting records and reports.
• Prefers the ability to perform detailed work involving written or numerical data and to make arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately, either manually or by machine.
• Prefers the ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and the public.

Conditions of Employment:

• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine
• Requires the ability to pass an Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC)/Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) background check.
• Requires ability to pass IDOC/IDJJ drug screen.

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 in 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: 8am-4pm Mon-Fri with Sat/Sun off
Headquarter Location: 100 N Western Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60612
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: IDJJ Human Resources
Email: [e-mail]
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Office & Administrative Support; Public Safety

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