Grant Accountant (Contractual)

Agency: Criminal Justice Information Authority

Opening Date:  9/4/2026

Closing Date/Time: 09/21/2026

Salary: $33.72 - $36.78 / PER HOUR

Job Type: Hourly 

County: Cook

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU:None 

JOB REQUISITION #58438

                                                            ****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV.

This is a hybrid position, but candidate may choose to work at ICJIA’s downtown Chicago office during the agency’s regular business hours Monday thru Friday (8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.) pending availability.

This is a full-time position. The selected candidate must work 37.5 hours per week. The selected candidate will start as soon as possible.

This position is TEMPORARY and does NOT include state benefits.

POSITION POSTING/MARKETING STATEMENT

Information in this statement is NOT intended to be all-encompassing or to address all responsibilities of the position.

This position provides fiscal and administrative support for the R3 (Restore, Reinvest, Renew) program. The contractor will assist with processing grant-funded contracts and payments, ensuring compliance with State fiscal requirements and supporting timely program operations. The role works closely with internal fiscal and grants units to address workload demands and maintain accurate and efficient grant administration.

This is a hybrid position.

This position is TEMPORARY and does NOT include state benefits.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field.

At least two (2) years of experience in fiscal operations, payment processing, or contract processing within a governmental or grant-funded environment.

At least two (2) years of experience handling confidential financial and tax-related information in compliance with applicable policies and regulations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience processing grant-funded payments and contracts in a State or public-sector environment.

Knowledge of State fiscal policies, internal controls, and compliance requirements.

Experience supporting high-volume or time-sensitive payment and contract workflows.

Experience working with grant programs similar to R3, CBVIP or other criminal justice or violence prevention grants.

Proficiency with financial, grants management, or contract tracking systems.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND AVAILABLE FOR CHECK-INS WITH SUPERVISOR.

MUST BE ABLE TO PASS BACKGROUND CHECK.

MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE

MUST BE ABLE TO MEET ABILITY TO TRAVEL THROUGH THE STATE OF IL AS NEEDED.

Work Hours:  37.5 Standard Work Hours 
Work Location: 60 E Van Buren, Chicago, Illinois, 60605                                                                                                                                                                                             

Agency Contact: CJA.HRDEPARTMENT@ILLINOIS.GOV
Job Function: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement 

Agency Statement

ICJIA responds to community needs with research and federal and state grants administration. ICJIA administers over 100 million dollars in grants, including the R3 (restore, reinvest, renew) grants (funded through the tax on legalized cannabis), state violence prevention grants, and federal grants including under the Violence Against Women Act and the Victims of Crime Act. ICJIA convenes groups and collaborates on efforts to reform the criminal justice system. ICJIA leads criminal justice reform efforts by supporting policy makers through research.