Accountant

Job Requisition ID: 59336 Opening Date: 10/09/2026 Closing Date: 10/27/2026 Agency: Department of Children and Family Services Class Title: ACCOUNTANT - 00130 Skill Option: UMP Certificate Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5127 monthly; Full Range $5127 - $7135 monthly Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME Merit Comp Code: Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 4 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs Headquarter Location: 5415 N University St, Peoria, Illinois, 61614 Work County: Peoria Agency Contact: Fisayo Oyadeyi Agency Contact: This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. Please attach your resume, official transcripts, licenses, along with any other supporting documents. This can be uploaded to MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. This is HIGHLY recommended. 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 SuccessFactors employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. 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 Regional Business Office Accountant. Under general supervision, this position will maintain, update, and balance ledgers. The position will review, analyze, and reconcile complex financial documents such as vouchers, billings, and forms to ensure compliance with appropriate policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. This position will make payments via appropriate payment systems and will verify the accuracy of billings to ensure amounts and rates are correct. The position will also prepare and analyze various financial reports and reconcile payment discrepancies. This position provides a great opportunity for a motivated individual who is interested in playing a role in ensuring that DCFS accounting processes are carried out in an efficient, effective manner. 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 accounting 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