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ACCOUNTANT

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State Employee Retirement System

Springfield, IL (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 3 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/19/2026

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at State Employee Retirement System in Springfield, Illinois, United States Job Description Essential Functions Reviews the retirement contributions, time worked, and wages subject to retirement contained on the incoming payroll files from various agencies for accuracy and completeness. Audits the financial and related data contained within the membership accounts. Prepares billings to members for retirement contributions owed related to accounting arrearages, military differential pay, unpaid 1404 contributions, etc. Reviews and verifies the classifications of payroll miscellaneous deductions related to lump sum payouts, installment payments, and accounting arrearages for accuracy and completeness. Documents and prepares the transactions necessary to complete member refunds of excess contributions due to error, as necessary. Performs follow-up and review on all member billings prepared including, if necessary, second and third notices and income withholding orders to the Comptroller’s Office. Calculates the cost and interest for the purchase of qualifying and short periods, military service repayment of refunds, recission of waiver, overage, contractual service, conversion of special formula and federal service. Analyzes system reporting and payroll transactions to validate the amount of employer share of retirement contributions required by the agencies. Performs other duties as required or assigned that 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 of this position. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account