REIMBURSEMENT OFFICER - CPU Job Details | State of Illinois

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services

Springfield (IL)

On-site

USD 57,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension Program

Health Insurance

Paid Personal Business Days

Paid Sick Days

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services seeks a organized Reimbursement Officer for Payment Determination and Reconciliation. Under supervision, you will review complex board payments, research discrepancies, and respond to provider inquiries.

This role supports the department's mission to ensure accurate payments for relative and traditional children. The ideal candidate has a four-year college degree in accounting/economics/business and at least one year of reimbursement

Qualifications

Requires four years of college with courses in accounting, economics, or business administration.
Requires one year of work experience in the reimbursement field.
Must be able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

Serves as Reimbursement Officer for Payment Determination and Reconciliation.
Independently researches and analyzes discrepancies in daily transactions.
Investigates and analyzes field and provider inquiries related to eligible board payments for relative/traditional children.
Investigates and analyzes information necessary to determine eligible payments including AFDC eligibility status and licensing status changes.
Conducts investigations to complete placement/payment authorization information to procure relevant information.
Audits claim vouchers to ensure compliance with statutes, policies, procedures and contracts.
Liaisons with private agencies, caregivers, DHFS and other agencies regarding board errors and interpretations of rules.
Performs other duties as required within the scope of the role.

Skills

Reimbursement knowledge

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Bilingual ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/economics/business administration

Job description

REIMBURSEMENT OFFICER - CPU

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

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.

Date: Oct 22, 2026

Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62701

Job Requisition ID: 59434

Opening Date: 10/22/2026

Closing Date: 11/06/2026

Agency: Department of Children and Family Services

Class Title: REIMBURSEMENT OFFICER I - 38199

Skill Option: None

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5127 monthly; Full Range $5127 - $7135 monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office

Headquarter Location: 406 E Monroe St, Springfield, Illinois, 62701

Work County: Sangamon

Agency Contact: Fisayo.Oyadeyi@illinois.gov

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position

REQ ID 59434

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

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Reimbursement Officer for Payment Determination and Reconciliation. Under general supervision, this position will perform a variety of professional reimbursement duties involved in the maintenance of the complex board payment system for the Department. The position will investigate and evaluate DCFS payment amounts from various reports, in compliance with rules established by the Department. This position will also independently research and analyze discrepancies in daily transactions and analyze field and provider inquiries related to eligible board payments for relative/traditional children. This position provides a great opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented individual who is interested in playing a role in the reimbursement process for the Department of Children and Family Services. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and communications skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois

Essential Functions

Serves as Reimbursement Officer for Payment Determination and Reconciliation
Independently researches and analyzes discrepancies in daily transactions
Investigates and analyzes field and provider inquires related to eligible board payments for relative/traditional children
Investigates and analyzes information necessary to determine eligible payments for relative/traditional children, including AFDC eligibility status, movement of DCFS and non-DCFS children into and out of a home, provider social security number changes and verification, licensing status changes and verification, and changes in the approval status regarding specialized foster care
Conducts investigations to complete placement/payment authorization information to procure relevant information needed to change the DCFS provider ID number with which children are associated based on data in the cluster database and licensing screens
Audits claim vouchers to ensure compliance with rules and regulations promulgated by statute as well as internal policies, procedures, and contractual agreements
Serves as liaison with private agencies, relative caregivers, DHFS and other agencies, central office licensing staff, central and regional office contract staff, and other appropriate entities with regard to board errors, methods of correction, and interpretation of rules and regulations established by the Department, providing instruction as needed
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 four years of college with courses in accounting, economics, or business administration, preferably including courses in insurance, estate, and probate law
Requires one year of work experience in the reimbursement field

Conditions of Employment

Requires ability to pass a background check
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

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus

Benefits and Perks

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)