Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 52867
Closing Date: 02/03/2026
​Agency: State Employee Retirement System
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT - 00130, Upward Mobility
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $4,954.00 - $6,894.00 monthly / CBA language applies
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
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.

We invite qualified applicants to apply for the position of Accountant within the Accounting Division at State Retirement Systems (SRS). This position is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the postings to the SERS (State Employees Retirement System) member accounts. Specifically, the earnings, time worked, contributions, and service credit that make up an active member account posting are processed, analyzed, and reviewed by the staff of the Accounting Division. Errors made in the withholding of employee or pick-up contributions by payroll offices are audited by Accounting Division staff who then take the appropriate action of billing the member for underpaid retirement contributions or refunding the member (or agency) for overpaid retirement contributions. The ideal candidate should have an eye for detail, skill in mathematics and basic accounting principles, and exercise sound logic with strong problem-solving skills. SRS is conveniently located on the west side of Springfield with free parking on-site.

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.

Essential Functions

• Reviews the retirement contributions, time worked, and wages subject to retirement contained on the incoming payroll files from various agencies for accuracy and completeness.
• Audits the financial and related data contained within the membership accounts.
• Prepares billings to members for retirement contributions owed related to accounting arrearages, military differential pay, unpaid 1404 contributions, etc.
• Reviews and verifies the classifications of payroll miscellaneous deductions related to lump sum payouts, installment payments, and accounting arrearages for accuracy and completeness.
• Documents and prepares the transactions necessary to complete member refunds of excess contributions due to error, as necessary.
• Performs follow-up and review on all member billings prepared including, if necessary, second and third notices and income withholding orders to the Comptroller’s Office.
• Calculates the cost and interest for the purchase of qualifying and short periods, military service repayment of refunds, recission of waiver, overage, contractual service, conversion of special formula and federal service.
• Analyzes system reporting and payroll transactions to validate the amount of employer share of retirement contributions required by the agencies.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned that 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 business administration and accounting; or
• Requires four years of technical accounting experience.
• Qualifying state employees in the employee Upward Mobility Program, may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the stated requirements of this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers work experience performing accounting functions including evaluating accounting problems of moderate difficulty and analyzing and interpreting less complex accounting records and reports.
• Prefers work experience in accounts receivable or with the billing process.
• Prefers work experience using Microsoft Excel.
• Prefers ability to perform detailed work involving written or numerical data and to make arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately, either manually or by machine.
• Prefers ability to function as part of a team.
• Prefers ability to communicate complex and controversial topics effectively.

Work Hours: 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m., Monday - Friday, in the office on a full-time basis, no remote work option
Headquarter Location: 2101 S Veterns Pkwy, Springfield, Illinois, 62704
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Jenny Reichart
Email: Jenny.Reichart@srs.illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-6955
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP) General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

STATE OF ILLINOIS BENEFITS

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position).
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment).
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
• 3 paid personal business days per year.
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

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

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

The purpose of State Retirement Systems is to provide an orderly means whereby aged or disabled employees may be retired from active service, without prejudice or hardship, and to enable employees to accumulate reserves for themselves and their dependents for old age, disability, death and termination of employment, thus effecting economy and efficiency in the administration of the State Government.