Gaap Coordinator

DGS Office of External Affairs; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The GAAP Coordinator at the Illinois Department of Labor serves as the agency's financial reporting leader under the Chief Fiscal Officer in Springfield.

The role directs the conversion of financial information from cash to accrual and prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports while collaborating with leadership on audit functions and internal controls. The coordinator acts as a liaison to auditors and ensures GAAP compliance and state procedures.

Qualifications

• CPA license or registration.
• Four years of professional accounting experience.
• Two years of experience preparing complete financial statements per GAAP or conducting Government Auditing Standards audits.
• Knowledge of state accounting and auditing procedures.
• Experience with MS Outlook, Access, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting for the Illinois Department of Labor under the Chief Fiscal Officer.
• Direct conversion of financial information from cash to accrual basis.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Collaborate with leadership on audits and internal controls.
• Liaise with external and internal auditors and ensure GAAP compliance and state procedures.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Audit collaboration

Education

CPA license

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Access

Excel

Word

Job description

The GAAP Coordinator serves as the agency's financial reporting leader for the Illinois Department of Labor, working under the Chief Fiscal Officer in Springfield. The role directs the conversion of financial information from cash to accrual basis and prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports while collaborating with leadership on audit functions and internal controls. The coordinator acts as a liaison to external and internal auditors and ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and state accounting procedures.

Key qualifications:

• Registered or licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Four years of professional accounting experience
• Two years of experience preparing complete financial statements in accordance with GAAP and/or conducting Government Auditing Standards audits
• Knowledge of state accounting and auditing procedures
• Experience with office software packages including MS Outlook, Access, Excel, and Word