ACCOUNTING AND FISCAL ADMINISTRATION CAREER TRAINEE

at Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

About the Position

The Office of Financial Management (OFM) is seeking candidates interested in a career path of accounting and grant administration. To meet the department’s goals, every year OFM manages the release of more than one billion dollars in assistance to local governments, non-profits, and small businesses. Accountants play a key role in the review and approval of all financial components of more than 800 grants the department releases every year which are essential for Illinois to meet its economic goals. By joining the team as an accounting & fiscal administration career trainee you will learn grant accounting standards as well as internal state accounting processes. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn the financial ins and outs of state government accounting and excited to help the department execute grants to spur economic opportunity. We welcome interested applicants who can oversee accounts and records of this State agency to apply.

1. Participates in a training program for grant processing to obtain knowledge, skill and expertise in the various phases to prepare for the obligation of a grant.

2. Accepts and completes assignments of increasing difficulty to gain experience and develop working skills required for the position.

3. Receives training on the review and evaluation of the grant closeout process for the programs assigned and interacts with the program staff and/or grantee to resolve any issues.

4. Participates in a training program for loan processing to obtain knowledge, skill and expertise in the various phases to prepare for the obligation and payout of the loan.

5. Receives training to obtain knowledge on how to review and process cash requests submitted by the grantee community for the programs assigned.

6. Tracks data for the department’s equity investments.

7. Attends and participates in staff meetings, conferences, workshops and other activities which will provide meaningful learning experience.

8. Performs other duties as required or assigned with are reasonable within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

1. Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or an allied field. This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title. 

1. Prefers one year of experience working in an office environment. 

2. Prefers one year of experience utilizing electronic accounting software, like SAP or another like accounting software system. 

3. Prefers intermediate level of expertise in the use of electronic spreadsheet software. 

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

The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is to support and maintain a climate that enables a strong economy for our customers – taxpayers, businesses, workers and communities – by keeping, attracting and growing businesses, maintaining a skilled workforce, and enhancing communities so that the climate here is one in which businesses, small and large, and workers, can succeed to the greatest extent possible. The Illinois Department of Commerce delivers impactful and efficient programs and services through focused on business, community, and workforce development.