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PSA - OPT 8C - AUDITS & ACCOUNTING MANAGER
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An Accounting Manager manages the accounting department of a company or organization. Directs the accounting staff that prepare financial statements and business activity and forecasting reports and tax filings. Monitors accounting data. Implements and manages accounting policies and procedures. Advises management with regard to finance decisions.
$149,009 / year median in Illinois
-14% projected decline
Job Description
PSA
- OPT 8C
- AUDITS & ACCOUNTING MANAGER State of Illinois
- 3.7 Springfield, IL Job Details Full-time $9,000
- $11,000 a month 1 day ago Qualifications CPA Administrative experience Driver's License Bachelor's degree Full Job Description .
Date:
Aug 24, 2026Location:
Springfield, IL, US, 62701 #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; }Job Requisition ID:
58153Job Requisition ID:
58153Opening Date:
08/24/2026Closing Date:
09/08/2026Agency:
Department of Children and Family Services Class Title:
PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR
- 37015
Skill Option:
Special License•Certified Public Accountant Bilingual Option:
None Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary $9,000 to $11,000Monthly Job Type:
Salaried Category:
Full Time County:
Sangamon Number of Vacancies:
1Bargaining Unit Code:
None Merit Comp Code:
Managerial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC062 Collective Bargaining Coverage A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach aDETAILED
Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to theMY DOCUMENTS
section of your application if you decide to provide one. 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. Position Overview The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Audits and Accounting Manager. Under administrative direction, this position will develop and maintain the monthly and annual reconciliation processes to ensure the various accounting systems used by the Department agree with records of the Illinois Office of Comptroller (IOC), the federal government, and other relevant sources. This position provides high level accounting expertise to the Chief Fiscal Officer, develops and maintains the monthly and annual reconciliation processes to ensure the various accounting systems used by the Department agree with records of the Illinois Office of Comptroller (IOC), the federal government, and other relevant sources The position will serve as the Department's Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Coordinator and will coordinate and monitor various Departmental audits within the Division of Budget and Finance. This position provides a great opportunity for a motivated individual who is interested in playing a role in ensuring that DCFS implements sound fiscal policies and procedures in the administration of the agency. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois Essential Functions Serves as Audits and Accounting Manager As a certified public accountant, serves as the Department's Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Coordinator Coordinates and monitors various Departmental audits, on a statewide basis, within the Division of Budget and Finance Serves as full line supervisor Confers and collaborates with the Department of Innovation and Technology to ensure that the Department's financial systems meet accounting standards and requirements Through subordinate staff, directs and monitors the Department's compliance with state travel regulations Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above Minimum Qualifications Requires completion of a bachelor's degree, with courses in business or public administration, economics, planning, accounting, or a related subject Requires licensure as a Certified Public Accountant Requires three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in accounting, research or budget Preferred Qualifications 3 years of professional management experience in the accounting, auditing, or financial area of a public or business organization 3 years of professional experience working with accounting and auditing systems in a public or business organization 2 years of experience using Access, Excel, Microsoft Word and other audit software (ACL) 3 years of experience supervising professional staff 3 years of professional experience managing or conducting fund/cash reconciliation activities 2 years of professional experience serving in a liaison capacity for a public or business organization Conditions of Employment Requires ability to pass a background check. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires, appropriate, valid driver's license. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. About theAgency Work Hours:
Monday- Friday 8:30am
- 5pm