ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN I- Procurement(UPWARD MOBILITY)

Position Overview

Under general supervision of the Public Service Administrator (Business Administrator), performs technical accounting work in maintaining the proper coordination of the procurement functions and the submission of appropriate purchase request documents; verifies vouchers, invoices, and requisitions requiring cross-reference with contractual agreements or other documents; posts financial information to the Illinois Government Purchasing System (IGPS)

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares obligation documents for approval of goods and services needed
• Verifies vouchers, invoices and requisitions by cross-referencing expenditures of obligating documents
• Prepares financial statements and reports with obligation levels in regard to departmental allotments and reconciles Detail Object spending to Blanket expenditures
• Gathers and compiles information to assist in the preparation of financial reports and posts financial information to the IGPS for budgeting purposes
• Monitors expenditures for staff travel and reviews forms to ensure proper and accurate completion of Travel Vouchers
• Serves as back-up to Account Technicians performing duties in payroll, timekeeping, and vouchering in their absence
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of two years of college and completion of an approved training course or three years of related clerical bookkeeping experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires working knowledge of accounting techniques
• requires working knowledge of state or non-state account procedures
• requires working knowledge of office methods and procedures
• requires working knowledge of principles and functions of standard office accounting machines and equipment

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check
• On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act made it legal for residents over the age of 21 to produce, consume and sell cannabis in Illinois. Please note that although the law has changed, the Department will continue to enforce the Department's zero tolerance Drug Testing policy. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited

• REQUIRES A COVID19 VACCINATION.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included.

Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression.

The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization.

Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; tuition reimbursement; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.

The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.