GAAP COORDINATOR (Non-code) - State of Illinois : Job Details

Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology

Class Title: GAAP COORDINATOR - 73505

Skill Option: None

Bilingual Option: None

Posting Date: 12/23/2024

Closing Date/Time: 01/07/2025

Salary: Anticipated starting $9,000 - $10,000/month

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: Non-Code

A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Innovation and Technology must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

Proof of educational coursework is required. Acceptable proof of coursework includes unofficial transcripts, copies of official transcripts, account records (including screenshots) of academic coursework, and any similar documents created by an academic institution.

Requisition ID: 43907

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Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as the GAAP Coordinator directing and coordinating financial reporting for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT). In this role you will review financial reporting records, reports and statements, to ascertain completeness and accuracy prior to preparing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) packages or financial statements for DoIT. In addition, you will serve as a subject matter expert testifying as required on submitted financial documentation. This position also supervises accounting professionals and serves as a liaison with internal and external auditors. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

* Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans

* Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)

* 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)

* 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year

* 3 paid personal business days per year

* 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years

* 12 weeks of paid parental leave

* Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System

* Deferred Compensation Program - voluntary supplemental retirement plan

* Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)

* Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

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Essential Functions

? Subject to management approval, serves as the GAAP Coordinator directing and coordinating financial reporting for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT).

? Reviews financial reporting records, reports and statements, to ascertain completeness and accuracy prior to preparing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) packages or financial statements for DoIT.

? Monitors and ensures the completion of Comptroller SCO forms.

? Serves as a supervisor directing the accounting activities of professional personnel.

? Serves as liaison providing responses to external auditors, internal auditors or the Legislative Audit Commission regarding the information provided in GAAP packages

? Recommends changes in the accounting, financial and system operations and procedures.

? Keeps abreast of new developments in the financial reporting and accounting fields by continuing education through attendance in meetings, training sessions, seminars and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on financial certifications and procedures.

? Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

? Requires knowledge and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in an accounting field.

? Requires registration or licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

? Requires three (3) years of experience supervising accounting or auditing professionals in a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

? Three (3) years of professional experience preparing financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

? Three (3) years of professional experience analyzing, examining and verifying the accuracy of a wide variety of accounting books, reports, records, documents and statements, receipts/expenditures, general ledger postings, reconciliations and journal entries, as well as other fiscal and financial related information, operations and procedures.

? Three (3) years of professional experience reviewing fund packages and non-WEDGE SCO forms e.g. Summary of Liabilities (SCO-549), Grant/Contract Analysis (SCO-563) and Interfund Payable/Receivable Analysis (SCO-565) or similar documents, forms and reports.

? Three (3) years of professional experience interpreting and complying with laws, rules, and regulations relating to state or non-state accounting or auditing procedures

? Three (3) years of professional experience providing responses to external auditors, internal auditors, the Legislative Audit Commission (or similar) regarding the information provided in GAAP packages.

? Three (3) years of professional experience serving as a subject matter expert testifying, as required, on financial information.

? Ability to analyze administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action to resolve.

? Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.

? Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills to present technical or complex information with clarity and precision.

? Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite products including, but not limited to, Access, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Word, and Outlook.

Conditions of Employment

NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.

1. Requires the ability to verify identity.

2. Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois.

3. Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.

4. Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.

5. Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone and any other required equipment or devices.

6. Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.

7. Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to ten (10) pounds. This is considered sedentary work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.

8. Requires the ability to serve in an on-call capacity.

9. Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

10. Requires the ability to travel.

The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.

Work Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday

Work Location: 120 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL 62702-5170

Agency Contact: Lorna Bock [email protected]

Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement

The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.

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