Local Agency Billing Accountant (Accountant Advanced)

Job Requisition ID: 52611 IPR# 25-00766
Closing Date: 06/09/2026
​Agency: Department of Transportation
Class Title: Accountant Advanced
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,384 Monthly; Full Range: $5,384 - $7,631 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME

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 Transportation (IDOT) is seeking to hire an Accountant Advanced. The successful candidate under direction analyzes local agency agreements executed annually for the purpose of coordinated highway construction work. After analysis, independently initiates a complex accounting procedure unique to the agreement to provide reimbursement to IDOT of funds which were temporarily disbursed on behalf of the local agency during the active life of the construction work which is accomplished in conjunction with progress and final payments to highway contractors. Reviews work of accounting personnel responsible for obtaining the documents required to begin billing. Establishes the contracts in the database, and processes remittances.

Essential Functions

• Serves as lead worker of staff responsible for processing local agency and escrow account checks as well as related record keeping.
• Conducts a thorough analysis of complex agreements executed by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) between one or more of the following, other state agencies, local agencies, and private developers, and agreements between the state of Illinois and states with common borders for highways improvements of mutual interest to all parties concerned. The agreements, each unique, cover a broad spectrum of both technological and financial aspects including costs for engineering, land acquisition, construction, maintenance and utilities.
• Maintains complex ledgers and files that can include from one to ten entities per contract.
• Resolves disputes with the various agencies and parties on these agreements with supplemental agreements and addenda.
• Performs file maintenance on local agency files to verify proper billings are accomplished.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of those enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years college, with courses in business administration, and accounting.
• Requires two years of professional experience in accounting, external auditing, budgetary planning, and control or public accounting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers working knowledge of office methods, procedures, standard office accounting machines and equipment.
• Prefers the ability to prepare comprehensive accounting reports.
• Prefers the ability to determine violations and noncompliance with the law and to detect and explain significant irregularities.
• Prefers the ability to review detailed work including written or numerical data and to make calculations rapidly and accurately.
• Prefers the skill and ability to evaluate more difficult accounting problems and to analyze and interpret more complex accounting records.
• Prefers the ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships and to deal tactfully with controversial problems.
• Prefers extensive knowledge of accounting and auditing theory, principles, methods, and procedures.
• Prefers extensive knowledge of laws, rules and regulations relating to state or non-state accounting or auditing procedures.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of a background investigation.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job descriptions.

About the Agency

The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois. Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs. 

The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• (12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
• New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
• Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
• (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.

Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
Headquarter Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, Illinois, 62764
Work County: Sangamon

Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Bureau of Construction

Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV

Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Transportation

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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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

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