Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 53464
Closing Date: 05/06/2026
​Agency: Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT - 00130
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $5,127 monthly; Full Range $5,127- $7.135 montly
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.

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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.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is seeking an organized, professional, and results-oriented individual to serve as an Accountant within the Budget Office. The Accountant position will assist in analyzing, monitoring, and preparing reports on the Department’s expenditures, while ensuring spending plans align with budgetary requirements. This position will coordinate program budgets with program managers and instruct staff on various accounting functions. The ideal candidate will be organized and able to analyze and report on expenditure data. We welcome interested applicants who can help analyze and manage business operations in this exciting and unique environment to apply.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct input to the Unit Supervisor for the review and approval of the Department's fiscal budgets, utilizing electronic spreadsheets and automated accounting system queries, prepares expenditure projections for the upcoming fiscal year based on actual spending in program areas in current fiscal year.
• Maintains records, reports and documents for processing of Bond Release forms with the Office of Management and Budget, Governor's Office and Comptroller's Office.
• Monitors capital funds for the Department and prepares financial reports utilizing electronic spreadsheets and automated accounting systems to determine ongoing fund availability as expenditures change throughout the fiscal year.
• Develops expertise on all department programs associated resource availability including state, federal, indirect costs and revenue resources for use in budget projections and presentations.
• Conducts routine review of pending legislation and assist in the preparation of fiscal notes for budgetary planning.
• Compiles financial data for revenue resources required by internal and external auditors, federal grant and project managers, contractors and consultants.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program shall have the stated requirements of this classification waived by successful completion of specific proficiency tests and training programs.

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, with courses in business administration and accounting, or four (4) years of technical accounting experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers intermediate-level experience in Excel, or a related software program, writing formulas, reviewing data, creating charts and graphs, and using macros.
• Prefer one (1) or more years of knowledge and experience in accounting, grant, or financial software applications like SAP, Amplifund, Oracle, OpenGov, LSL, or others.
• Prefer one (1) year of experience conducting data analysis.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.

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

The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State of Illinois. By attracting and supporting major job creators, investing in communities, strengthening Illinois’ world-class workforce, fostering innovation, and ushering in the new clean energy economy, DCEO works to fortify Illinois’ reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live, work and do business.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 607 E Adams St, Springfield, Illinois, 62701
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: CEO.HR@illinois.gov (FOR INQUIRIES ONLY - INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE)

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).

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