Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 43275 
  Closing Date/Time: 12/11/2024​
Agency:  State Employee Retirement System

Title: Accountant, Upward Mobility
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT - 00130 
Skill Option:  None 
Bilingual Option:  None 
Salary: $4,766.00 - $6,632.00 monthly / CBA language applies
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

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.

Posting Identification Number: 43275

We invite qualified applicants to apply for the position which serves as an Accountant in the Accounting Division at State Retirement Systems (SRS). This position is responsible for the calculation, entry, and collection of overpaid pension, survivor, disability, lump sum, and QILDRO benefits issued by SRS. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, detail oriented, have excellent analytic, communication (both verbal and in writing), and organizational 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

• Audits and reconciles previously calculated complex financial reporting of benefit payment vouchers.

• Examines audited payment records and calculates total overpayment.

• Ensures accurate reconciliation of repayment in comparison to both the online receivable account system and the IMS database. Audits the posting to the receivable account system and the IMS database.

• Performs a reconciliation of payments received and posted to individual overpayment account.

• Reconciliation of benefit records with SAMS/Comptroller Master Earnings Record System, benefit vouchers, and previously prepared benefit overpayment information.

• Audits historical payment and overpayment billing information for delinquent accounts in preparation for file referral to State of Illinois Attorney General and Comptroller's Office for representation of collection of delinquent debt.

• Answers email correspondence and telephone calls. Assists members with overpayment accounts and clarification of overpayment calculations.

• 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 four years of college with courses in business administration and accounting or 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 for this classification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers ability to evaluate accounting problems of moderate difficulty and to analyze and interpret accounting records and reports and to apply established accounting methods and techniques.
• Prefers experience working with SAMS, IMS, and IDROP systems.
• Prefers knowledge of the Illinois Pension Code, 40 ILCS 5/14 relating to benefit eligibility for State Retirement Systems.
• Prefers ability to perform detailed work involving written or numerical data and to make arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately, resolving discrepancies when needed.
• 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 
Work Location:  Springfield - 2101 S Veterans Pkwy 
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. General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions . There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and/or licensure; and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway.

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

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.

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