Vouchering & Travel Payments Accountant

State of Illinois; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Division of Finance, Bureau of Fiscal Operations, seeks a Vouchering Unit Analyst to maintain and examine general account books and related records in the Department’s accounting system.

You will review travel billings and vendor payments, update the accounting system, and analyze general account records and reports. A four-year degree in accounting/business or equivalent experience is required; background checks are performed.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree with accounting/business coursework or four years of technical accounting experience.
• Background check and ability to use state-issued equipment (laptop).
• This is a union position governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Vouchering Unit Analyst by maintaining and examining general account books and related records in the Department's accounting system.
• Review travel billings and vendor payments for accuracy and compliance.
• Update the accounting system and analyze general account records and reports.
• Examine and evaluate vouchers to ensure compliance with CMS, Comptroller, and Department rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the enumerated duties.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Four-year college degree in business administration or accounting

Job description

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Division of Finance, Bureau of Fiscal Operations, seeks a Vouchering Unit Analyst to maintain and examine general account books and related records in the Department’s accounting system.

You will review travel billings and vendor payments, update the accounting system, and analyze general account records and reports. A four-year degree in accounting/business or equivalent experience is required; background checks are performed.