Hybrid GAAP Accountant — Public Sector Finance

State of Illinois; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Illinois, Department of Central Management Services, seeks an accounting professional for GAAP reporting and financial statements. Under the GAAP Coordinator, you will prepare journal entries, financial reports, and fund statements, contributing to accuracy and integrity of state financial reporting.

This role offers growth in public sector accounting, collaboration with auditors, and a path to advance within CMS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related degree with 24 accounting credits.
• Knowledge of accounting theory, principles, methods, and procedures.
• Familiarity with office software (Outlook, Excel, Access, Word).
• Experience preparing complete financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Ability to develop cooperative working relationships.
• CPA license or licensure pending completion of exam and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and other financial reports and reconciliations for the funds assigned.
• Completes Comptroller financial reporting forms for GAAP reporting.
• Works with external and internal auditors to answer questions or explain records.
• Performs additional duties as required within the scope.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Accounting theory

Cooperative relations

Office software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

24 accounting credits

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Access

Word

Job description

State of Illinois, Department of Central Management Services, seeks an accounting professional for GAAP reporting and financial statements. Under the GAAP Coordinator, you will prepare journal entries, financial reports, and fund statements, contributing to accuracy and integrity of state financial reporting.

This role offers growth in public sector accounting, collaboration with auditors, and a path to advance within CMS.