Posting number: 58/13226/AS1-AT/08.10.2026-JB
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: District 58- Chase
Job classification: ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST 1
Posting type: Promotional
Categories: Accounting and Finance, Transportation, Office and Administrative Support
DISTRICT 58 - UNIT 001
JOB NUMBER: 58/13226/AS1-AT/08.10.2026-JB
The purpose of this position is to serve in the District 58 Business Office in an accounting role. The incumbent receives, prepares, and enters invoices from external vendors for payment on a daily basis and has responsibility for ensuring accurate processing of all payables. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate payment activity, preparing complex reports, maintaining petty cash records, holding a travel card, and auditing payroll for certain units. A candidate for this position should be self-motivated and able to perform duties with or without minimal supervision.
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
Displaying Expertise: The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject-matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts.
Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here
Job Duties:
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This position is a promotional opportunity for current permanent classified DOTD employees only and may be filled as a promotion, detail to special duty, or probation in lieu of promotion.
Career Progression: This position participates in a CPG and may be filled as an Accounting Specialist 1, Accounting Specialist 2, or Accounting Technician.
Work Schedule: Full-time weekdays.
Compensation: Depends on qualifications; no less than $13.77/hour.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Contact Name: April Morace
Job Title: Admin Program Manager 3
Phone Number: 318-412-3157
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