Public Sector Accountant – Budget & Grants

Illinoiscomptroller; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking an Accountant for the Office of Fiscal Management. This position analyzes semi-monthly activity reports from the Office of Resource Conservation for accuracy and allocability to programs, and reconciles accounting data with the Comptroller’s Office and Budget Office.

You will prepare vendor payment documents, support salary projections, and ensure compliance with state accounting standards.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of accounting and auditing theory, principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting related to state programs.
• Experience applying accounting concepts to routine problems.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional accounting work under the ORC Fiscal Officer.
• Performs personal services budgetary planning and control.
• Examines payroll documents for accuracy.
• Receives monthly billings from automotive fuel and repair vendors.
• Prepares and updates monthly documents used in budget projections and the final budget.
• Maintains complex capital and operating accounts for the Office of Resource Conservation.
• Serves as designated lead worker.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Auditing theory

Budgetary planning

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration

Job description

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking an Accountant for the Office of Fiscal Management. This position analyzes semi-monthly activity reports from the Office of Resource Conservation for accuracy and allocability to programs, and reconciles accounting data with the Comptroller’s Office and Budget Office.

You will prepare vendor payment documents, support salary projections, and ensure compliance with state accounting standards.