Public Sector GAAP Accountant – Financial Reporting

State of Illinois; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Health, Life, Vision, and Dental

Pension Plan

Paid Sick/Vacation/Personal Days

Job summary

State of Illinois is hiring a GAAP Accountant in the Division of Finance, Bureau of Fiscal Operations at the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. The role focuses on preparing financial statements under GAAP, monthly and quarterly reporting, and coordinating with the Illinois Office of the Comptroller.

A CPA is preferred and government accounting experience is valued. Hybrid work schedule may be available with HQ reports to Springfield, IL headquarters.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree in accounting (or with 18 credits in accounting).
• Two years of experience preparing complete financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of accounting systems such as SAMS and SAP may be helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform wide range of accounting and financial activities up to GAAP reporting.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and reconciliations for IOC review.
• Complete GAAP reporting forms and related documentation.
• Collaborate with external/internal auditors and respond to inquiries.
• Perform other duties within scope as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

SAMS

SAP

Job description

State of Illinois is hiring a GAAP Accountant in the Division of Finance, Bureau of Fiscal Operations at the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. The role focuses on preparing financial statements under GAAP, monthly and quarterly reporting, and coordinating with the Illinois Office of the Comptroller.

A CPA is preferred and government accounting experience is valued. Hybrid work schedule may be available with HQ reports to Springfield, IL headquarters.