Job Description

Title: Account Technician I (Upward Mobility)
Job Requisition ID: 51431
Closing Date: 12/03/2025 11:59 p.m.
?Agency: Department of Corrections - Western Illinois Correctional Center
Class Title: ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN I - 00115
Skill Option: UMP Certificate
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4427 a month; Full Range $4427 - $5928 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Brown
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
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 website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, title that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
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Position Overview
Western Illinois Correctional Center is looking for an energetic candidate to serve as an Account Technician I in the facility Business Office. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, task oriented, and has excellent organizational skills. This position will prepare and audit a variety of complex financial documents and maintain the facility's employee time and attendance records. In addition, they will provide assistance to both the facility cashier and other Business Office accounting staff, and perform internal audits when assigned. If interested in this position, please apply according to the instructions on the job posting. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
Essential Functions

• Maintains facility's employee time and attendance records.
• Prepares and audits a variety of complex financial documents, including vouchers and invoices against receiving reports in Systems Applications Products (SAP).
• Provides assistance to the facility cashier by receiving and receipting incoming monies for all funds.
• Provides assistance to other Business Office accounting staff in the performance of duties.
• Performs internal audits when assigned.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualification

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college and completion of an approved training course or three (3) years of related clerical bookkeeping 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 requirement for this class.
Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience evaluating accounting problems such as rectifying discrepancies between financial system reports and developing a plan to resolve.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of timekeeping and/or payroll processing experience.
• Prefers at least two (2) years utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and/or similar type of computer programs.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience managing multiple projects with strict deadlines in a busy office for a large organization (100 or more employees) and/or similar type of work environment.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of record retention experience.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of accounting experience.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
• Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
• Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday; Sat/Sun off
Work Location: 2500 Route 99 S, Mount Sterling, Illinois, 62353
Agency Contact: Kylee Hasteen
Email: Kylee.Hasten@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Public Safety
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the link or for specific title information at . To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.
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.
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Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the 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 for State employees and review the
Non-State employees: on - 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 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; 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.
As an IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
Flexible work schedule in some program areas (Flex time and Hybrid options)
Health, Life, Vision and Dental Insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan - Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays: 13 - 14 day annually
3 paid Personal Business days annually
12 paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
10 - 25 Paid Vacation days annually (10 days beginning at year 1 employment)
Personal, Sick and Vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules (As applicable)
Employee Assistance Program and/or Mental Health resources
For more information about our benefits, please follow this link:

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