General Accounting Manager (PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR) Job Details | State of Illinois

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid sick days

Paid vacation days

Paid personal days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Illinois Department of Early Childhood seeks a General Accounting Manager to oversee daily financial processing and reconciliations, ensuring budget alignment and fiscal compliance. The role emphasizes staff development and continuous quality improvement across fiscal operations.

The position requires college-level accounting knowledge and three years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with preference for SAP/ERP experience. Hybrid work arrangement is available.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of four (4) years of college with courses in accounting, business administration, or finance.
• Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in accounting, business administration, or finance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to day-to-day financial processing and reconciliations across accounting activities.
• Collaborate with IDEC staff to maintain budget alignment and fiscal compliance.
• Develop staff through professional development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in internal/external meetings, think tanks, and workgroups.
• Support other Fiscal sections as needed.

Skills

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or finance

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

General Accounting Manager (PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR)

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

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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.

Date: Oct 27, 2026

Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62701

Job Requisition ID: 59764

Opening Date: 10/27/2026

Closing Date: 11/12/2026

Agency: Department of Early Childhood

Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015

Skill Option: Fiscal Management/Accounting/Budget/ Internal Audit/Insurance/Financial

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,571 - $10,000 per month ($102,852 - $120,000 per year)

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

Number of Vacancies: 1

Governance Unit Code: None

Merit Comp Code: Supervisory (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC062 Collective Bargaining Coverage

Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 5:00pm

Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 2 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs

Headquarter Location: 4800 Wabash Ave, Springfield, Illinois 62711

Work County: Sangamon

Agency Contact: [e-mail]

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

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 Early Childhood (IDEC) is seeking to hire a General Accounting Manager to assist in the direction the day-to-day financial processing and reconciliations across all accounting activities including planning, monitoring and collaborating with the IDEC staff to maintain budget alignment and fiscal compliance while fostering a culture of continuous quality improvement and staff development.

Illinois Department of Early Childhood offers a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday schedule
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid Parental leave
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
• Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually
• (10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service)
• Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date)
• (13-14) paid state holidays annually

Work hours and schedule will be mutually agreed upon by supervisor during the onboarding process.

Essential Functions

• Under general direction of the Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC) Fiscal Services Director, serves as the General Accounting Manager.
• Serves as a full line supervisor.
• Assists in the establishment and analysis of financial internal controls and risk mitigation policies and procedures.
• Strengthens staff capacity and operational efficiency by assisting in the direction of strategic leadership and professional development of fiscal staff that enhances financial operations and performance.
• Participates in internal/external meetings and conferences, think tanks, and workgroups.
• Provides assistance to other Fiscal sections as needed.
• 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 four (4) years of college with courses in accounting, business administration, or finance.
• Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the field of accounting, business administration, or finance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers three (3) years of professional work experience implementing and reconciling multi-million/billion-dollar annual operating budget(s) and contracts in compliance with state and federal mandates or other similar requirements [e.g., Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA / 30 ILCS 708/1 ff.), federal Uniform Administrative Requirements (2 CFR 200), and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)].
• Prefers three (3) years of professional work experience in financial data governance, quality improvement, and risk mitigation for financial management in compliance with federal and state regulations (e.g., Single Audit Act, State Finance Act, Illinois Procurement Code etc.).
• Prefers two (2) years of professional work experience processing obligations, accounts receivable, and payments in an ERP management system such as Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP) or a similar system.
• Prefers three (3) years of professional work experience serving as a full-line supervisor.
• Prefers three (3) years of professional experience implementing policies and recommending policy revisions in a Fiscal setting.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to successfully pass a criminal history check through the Illinois State Police.
• Requires the ability to successfully pass a Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System (CNATS) background check.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines.Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Requires the ability to use state issued equipment, such as a cell phone or laptop.
• 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.
• 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 are also 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.

*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 Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC) is the state's first standalone agency dedicated exclusively to advancing equitable access to high-quality early childhood programs and services for young children, their families, and the professionals who support them. Established in 2024 and operational as of July 1, 2026, IDEC brings together early childhood programs and services previously administered by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) into one unified agency.

IDEC works to make Illinois' early childhood system simpler, fairer, and more accessible by improving access to services, strengthening program quality, supporting the early childhood workforce, and streamlining the experience for families, providers, and communities. Through collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence, IDEC is building a stronger early childhood system that helps every child thrive and every family succeed.

Revolving Door:

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.