Key skills
Workday
About this role
Role Overview
- Prepare components of the annual budget, compile departmental submissions, process budget transfers, and assist in monitoring expenditures throughout the fiscal year
- Prepare benchmarking calculations and related analytical support
- Prepare GAAP package schedules, supporting documentation, and assist with year-end ACFR reporting requirements
- Coordinate and prepare audit support for external auditors, including pulling schedules, reconciliations, and documentation requests
- Perform system testing and validation for semi-annual Workday updates, enhancements, and releases
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
- 2-4 years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience; governmental accounting experience preferred
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or progress toward CPA preferred
- Advanced Excel skills preferred (e.g., pivot tables, lookups)
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- TRS retirement pension plan
- Option to contribute to additional State of Illinois deferred compensation plans