Accountant

Job Requisition ID: 59346 
Opening Date: 10/14/2026
Closing Date: 10/28/2026
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT - 00130 
Skill Option: UMP Certificate 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Starting Salary: $5,127 a month; Full Range: $5,127 - $7,135 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: N/A
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 3 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: IDNR Headquarters, 1 Natural Resources Wy, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Vicky Fowler, vicky.fowler@illinois.gov, 217-785-5387

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 analyze, extract and compile date for the US Dept of Labor grants, grant supplements, US EPA grants and Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) grants. This position will monitor cash flow for the Office of Mines and Minerals (OMM) and assist in the preparation of the annual budget submission to the Office of Management and Budget and General Assembly for OMM by providing historical and projected fund information and gathering current information. We welcome all qualified and interested applicants who would like to be part of the team to apply today.

Essential Functions

• Under general supervision, performs a variety of assignments with primary emphasis on Federal grant reporting activities and acts as primary Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) filing coordinator for the Office of Mines & Minerals (OMM)
• Tracks expenditures on spreadsheets and maintain files
• Manages petty cash accounts for the Office of Mines and Minerals
• Monitors all cash flow for the Office of Mines and Minerals
• 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

• Two (2) years of experience performing detailed work involving the application of accounting theory to routine accounting or auditing problems.
• Two (2) years of technical working experience evaluating accounting problems of moderate difficulty and analyzing and interpreting less complex accounting records and reports.
• Two (2) years of experience performing detailed work involving written or numerical data and ability to make arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately, either manually or by machine.

Employment Conditions

• 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 Statements

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, processing 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 operations procedures, to include and review of fiscally related procedures to ensure compliance with all rules, regulations, and accounting standards.

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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