FEDERAL AID VOUCHERING - (ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED)

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire an Accountant Advanced to perform thorough audits of project and applicable Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) bureau files to determine accuracy, eligibility, and distribution of charges for proper federal claim.

Requirements

• Knowledge of business administration and accounting
• Two years of professional experience in accounting, external auditing, budgetary planning and control or public accounting
• Knowledge of federal funding, federal status, and project program requirements
• Knowledge of auditing theories and methods
• Analytical skill with ability to evaluate difficult accounting problems
• Knowledge and experience in interpreting complex accounting records
• Ability to review detailed work including written and/or numerical data
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships and to deal thoughtfully with controversial problems

Benefits

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• (12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
• New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
• Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
• (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources