GRANT ACCOUNTANT (CONTRACTUAL)

Illinois Comptroller; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Criminal Justice Information Authority in Chicago seeks a temporary fiscal administrator to provide support for grant-funded contracts and payments. You will ensure compliance with state fiscal requirements and collaborate with internal teams to maintain accurate grant administration.

The role is hybrid, requires a bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field and at least two years of experience in governmental fiscal operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field.
• At least two years of experience in fiscal operations, payment processing, or contract processing in governmental or grant-funded environment.
• Experience handling confidential financial and tax-related information in compliance with applicable policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide fiscal and administrative support for grant-funded contracts and payments.
• Ensure compliance with State fiscal requirements and support timely program operations.
• Collaborate with internal fiscal and grants units to address workload and maintain accurate grant administration.

Skills

Fiscal operations

Payment processing

Contract processing

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field

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.

Agency: Criminal Justice Information Authority

Opening Date: 9/4/2026

Closing Date/Time: 09/21/2026

Job Type: Hourly

County: Cook

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU:None

JOB REQUISITION #58438

This is a hybrid position, but candidate may choose to work at ICJIA's downtown Chicago office during the agency’s regular business hoursMonday thru Friday (8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.)pending availability.

This is a full-time position. The selected candidate must work37.5 hoursper week. The selected candidate will start as soon as possible.

This position isTEMPORARYand does NOT include state benefits.

POSITION POSTING/MARKETING STATEMENT

Information in this statement is NOT intended to be all-encompassing or to address all responsibilities of the position.

This position provides fiscal and administrative support for the R3 (Restore, Reinvest, Renew) program. The contractor will assist with processing grant-funded contracts and payments, ensuring compliance with State fiscal requirements and supporting timely program operations. The role works closely with internal fiscal and grants units to address workload demands and maintain accurate and efficient grant administration.

This is a hybrid position.

This position is TEMPORARY and does NOT include state benefits.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field.

At least two (2) years of experience in fiscal operations, payment processing, or contract processing within a governmental or grant-funded environment.

At least two (2) years of experience handling confidential financial and tax-related information in compliance with applicable policies and regulations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience processing grant-funded payments and contracts in a State or public-sector environment.

Knowledge of State fiscal policies, internal controls, and compliance requirements.

Experience supporting high-volume or time-sensitive payment and contract workflows.

Experience working with grant programs similar to R3, CBVIP or other criminal justice or violence prevention grants.

Proficiency with financial, grants management, or contract tracking systems.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND AVAILABLE FOR CHECK-INS WITH SUPERVISOR.

MUST BE ABLE TO PASS BACKGROUND CHECK.

MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE

MUST BE ABLE TO MEET ABILITY TO TRAVEL THROUGH THE STATE OF IL AS NEEDED.

ICJIA responds to community needs with research and federal and state grants administration. ICJIA administers over 100 million dollars in grants, including the R3 (restore, reinvest, renew) grants (funded through the tax on legalized cannabis), state violence prevention grants, and federal grants including under the Violence Against Women Act and the Victims of Crime Act. ICJIA convenes groups and collaborates on efforts to reform the criminal justice system. ICJIA leads criminal justice reform efforts by supporting policy makers through research.