Accountant

Job Requisition ID: 58239
Opening Date: 09/28/2026
Closing Date: 10/13/2026
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT - 00130
Skill Option: UMP Certificate
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,127 a month; Full Range: $5,127 - $7,135 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: N/A

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 illinois.jobs2web.com 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 Natural Resources is seeking to hire an Accountant for the Office of Fiscal Management. This position will conduct analysis of semi-monthly activity reports from Office of Resource Conservation personnel for accuracy and allocability to various programs including federal grant projects; compile report information for coding to various programs including those used for federal reimbursement; maintain accurate salary level source information for personal services projections for the Office of Resource Conservation; reconcile accounting data with the Comptroller’s Office and the Office of Management and Budget; and prepare Division vendor payment documents for operation of Automotive Expenses for Office Director’s signature. We welcome all qualified and interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

Essential Functions

• Under direction of the ORC Fiscal Officer, performs professional accounting work.
• Performs personal services budgetary planning and control.
• Examines payroll documents for accuracy.
• Receives monthly billings from automotive fuel and repair vendors.
• Prepares and updates monthly documents used in budget projections and the final budget.
• Maintains complex capital and operating accounts for the Office of Resource Conservation.
• Serves as designated lead worker.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of professional accounting and auditing theory, principles, methods, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations relating to state or non-state accounting or auditing procedures.
• One (1) year of technical experience performing detailed work involving the application of accounting theory to routine accounting or auditing problems.
• One (1) year of professional experience in accounting or budgetary planning and control.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Agency and Division Statement

DNR Agency Statement
Charged with preserving, protecting and promoting Illinois’ natural and cultural resources, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) employees oversee water, wildlife, wetlands and oil wells, parks, historic sites – and everything in between. Employment opportunities vary greatly, often providing employees the chance to work indoors and out in a dynamic yet relaxed environment. Working for the State of Illinois, IDNR employees receive excellent benefits, including, vision health and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pre-tax benefit programs.

Office of Fiscal Management

The Office of Fiscal Management develops budgets, processes payroll, administers workers compensation, manages audits, collects and records cash and receivables, tracks inventory and assets, processes vouchers, and conducts procurements, and holds responsibility for monitoring much of the Department’s operational procedures, to include the review of fiscally related procedures to ensure compliance with all rules, regulations, and accounting standard.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Headquarter Location: IDNR Headquarters, 1 Natural Resources Wy, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Vicky Fowler
Email: vicky.fowler@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-8588
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles. 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

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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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