PAYROLL TECHNICIAN (UMP)

Governor of Illinois; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established state agency seeks a detail-oriented Account Technician I to manage payroll processing and maintain compliance records. This role is vital in ensuring accurate payroll operations for the Department of Juvenile Justice. The ideal candidate will have a strong fiscal background, excellent data entry skills, and experience in payroll-related tasks. Join a dedicated team that values compassion and equity, and enjoy a flexible work environment with competitive benefits. This is an opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission while advancing your career in public service.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge equivalent to completion of two years of college.
• Experience in payroll processing and data entry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares facility payroll and maintains compliance records.
• Processes documents influencing payroll and assists in claims.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Data Entry

Attention to Detail

Record Keeping

Reconciliation

Education

2 years of college

3 years of clerical bookkeeping experience

Job description

Job Requisition ID:46689
Opening Date/Time:5/07/2025 12:00 am

Closing Date: 05/20/202511:59 pm
Agency:Department of Juvenile Justice
Class Title:ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN I - 00115
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,096/mo; Full Range $4,096-$5,703/mo
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC014
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.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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:

Do you possess a fiscal background with strong attention to detail? The Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking an individual to serve as the Account Technician I under general supervision of the Business Administrator at the Illinois Youth Center in Chicago. The incumbent in this role prepares the facility payroll. The incumbent will also receive and process documents from other sources influencing payroll processing. The incumbent will maintain accurate, current, and continuous records verifying compliance with laws and regulations governing payroll. The ideal candidate will have previous work experience involving processing Worker’s Compensation claims, Group Insurance, and state employee’s retirement system transactions. IDJJ encourages all interested and qualified individuals to apply.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares facility payroll.
• Receives and processes documents from other sources influencing payroll processing.
• Maintains accurate, current, and continuous records verifying compliance with laws and regulations governing payroll.
• Assists in the processing of all Worker’s Compensation claims, Group Insurance, and state employee’s retirement system transactions for the facility.
• Prepares information for attendance reports throughout the month including overtime, monthly sick time, affirmative attendance reports, and other miscellaneous business office reports.
• Assists other Business Office staff in the performance of duties and serves as back up to other Account Technician I’s.

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 two (2) years of college and completion of an approved training course or three (3) years of related clerical bookkeeping experience.

*This title is included as an Upward Mobility Program certificate title.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance):

• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working with the principles and/or techniques of payroll processing.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience inputting and posting information to computerized systems.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience reconciling reports, preferably reports directly related to arrearages.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience meeting deadlines in a time sensitive environment.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working with personnel related systems for state or non-state government employment.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in data entry requiring special attention to detail.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience serving as the main point of contact for a large entity with at least 500 employees.

Conditions of Employment:

• Requires the ability to pass an IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
• 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.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
Work Location: 136 N Western Ave Chicago, IL 60612-2222

Agency Contact: IDJJ Springfield Office 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).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

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