Job Description

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

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To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [email protected] or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials .

PSA, Option 8C

Job Requisition ID: 52202

Opening Date: 12/19/2025

Closing Date: 02/03/2026

Agency: Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security

Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015

Skill Option: Special License - Certified Public Accountant

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,291 monthly; Full Range $8,291- $14,807 monthly; CBA language applies

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME

Merit Comp Code:

Agency Statement : Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others? The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is a team of dedicated public servants who are committed to better preparing the State of Illinois for natural, manmade, or technological disasters, hazards, or acts of terrorism. IEMA-OHS coordinates the State's disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery programs and activities, functions as the State Emergency Response Commission, and maintains a 24-hour Communication Center and State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). The SEOC acts as lead in crisis/consequence management response and operations to notify, activate, deploy, and employ state resources in response to any threat or act of terrorism. IEMA-OHS assists local governments with multi-hazard emergency operations plans and maintains the Illinois Emergency Operations Plan. IEMA-OHS is also responsible for protecting Illinois residents from the potentially harmful effects of ionizing radiation, administering more than two dozen programs to protect citizens and the environment. Programs include extensive emergency planning and response efforts and training for local responders for accidents involving radiation; inspecting and regulating radioactive materials licensees; registering and inspecting radiation producing equipment and facilities statewide; accrediting medical radiation technologists; and certifying mammography facilities. IEMA-OHS also monitors 11 nuclear power reactors at six nuclear stations licensed to generate electricity in Illinois and inspects and escorts spent nuclear fuel shipments.

Position Statement : The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is seeking an accounting expert that must be a Certified Public Accountant. They will be the lead in the coordination and reporting of the agency’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (“ACFR”). They will review, correct, and make recommendations on the agency’s internal accounting records to ensure agency compliance with GAAP and State accounting records. They will review, create, and make recommendations to internal controls over the agency’s financial records. They will assist in the review and collection of records for GAAP and assist in responding to various audit requests. This position will be highly involved in the agency’s SAP system and help ensure staff are correctly making entries, corrections, and overall accounting records within the system are accurate. Our employees work in an ever-changing environment that presents new challenges with rewarding results. If you are interested in joining our team of compassionate and integrity driven public servants, we invite you to apply for the Accounting Compliance Officer position with IEMA-OHS!

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.

Resume Preferred but Not Required

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.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the agency’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Coordinator.
• Serves as the Accounting Compliance Officer for the Fiscal Division of IEMA-OHS.
• Assists staff throughout the Fiscal Division on accounting requirements, audits, and reporting.
• Creates, reviews, and makes recommendations to senior leadership on internal controls within the Fiscal Division to help facilitate accurate record keeping, including division policy, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• 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 (4) years of college, preferably with courses in accounting or auditing.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
• Requires certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Specialized Skills

• Requires two (2) years of professional experience utilizing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and performing GAAP financial reporting.
• Requires two (2) years of professional experience working with accounting systems utilized by state and/or federal government agencies or similar accounting systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of professional experience utilizing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and performing GAAP financial reporting.
• Two (2) years of professional experience performing reviews, and making entries and corrections within the Illinois Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform.
• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration or a related field.
• Two (2) years of professional experience with the Illinois State Finance Act or similar governmental finance acts.
• Two (2) years of professional experience with formulating, developing and implementing policies, programs and procedures for financial management, financial reporting, and/or accounting in a public or governmental organization.
• Thorough knowledge of spreadsheet computer applications and the ability to develop comprehensive accounting, financial, and budgeting reports using those systems?

Conditions of Employment

• Requires a criminal history check through the Illinois State Police.
• Requires ability to use state-supplied equipment such as cellphone, laptop, etc.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 8:00a - 4:30p ... Monday - Friday

Headquarter Location: 1035 Outer Park Dr, Springfield, Illinois, 62704

Work County: Sangamon

Agency Contact: [email protected]

Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Legal, Audit & Compliance

This position contains “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

Revolving Door:

Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com 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 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.

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:

• [email protected]
• [email protected]

Nearest Major Market: Springfield

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, H1b, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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