Account Technician 1 - Office Services - #24-15 Chicago

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Posting #24-15

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Account Technician

PERMANENT ASSIGNMENT: Deputy Chief of Staff, Administration

BUREAU SERVED: Office Services

LOCATION: Chicago

STARTING SALARY: $39,984 - $50,904 annually

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide technical support in maintaining and processing procurement information by reconciling accounts, maintaining, updating, and adjusting records-obtaining, gathering, verifying, summarizing, and providing information; procuring routine office purchase orders; and responding to customer inquiries. Verifies a variety of financial documents by reviewing and interpreting contractual agreements, State statutes, Comptroller guidelines, purchase orders, Attorney General Policies and Procedures, and other related documents. Documents and processes financial transactions by verifying information for data entry on Excel spreadsheets; audits vouchers and supporting documents; secures authorization for payment. Maintains historical financial records by updating, adjusting and entering information onto expenditure spreadsheets. Assists professional staff by reviewing vouchers prior to presenting for payment; obtaining financial information regarding funds/appropriations/obligations/grants; preparing basic reports; providing records and information; calculating and summarizing data; and answering customer inquiries. Assists other staff by maintaining detailed records; coding, preparing, and processing routine procurement documents; and answering routine questions. Maintains customer confidence and protects and operations by keeping procurement information confidential. Contributes to the team effort by accomplishing related results in a cooperative and collaborative manner. May be required to cross train and be a back-up on other procurement functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires completion of two years of college and one year of purchasing/procurement experience or four years of purchasing/ procurement experience or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Requires some knowledge of State Purchasing rules, the Illinois Procurement Code and other applicable regulations. Familiarity with standard office accounting machines and personal computers required. Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and the general public required. Attendance is an essential function of this position.

HOURS OF WORK: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Send resume with cover letter to:

Office of the Attorney General

Human Resources Bureau, 11th Floor

100 West Randolph

Chicago, Illinois 60601

or

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39,984.00 - $50,904.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person