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Change Order Accountant

Illinois Department of Transportation *
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CHANGE ORDER ACCOUNTANT (ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED)

Job Requisition ID: 53807 IPR #25-01079

Opening Date:

Closing Date: 07/02/2026
​Agency: Department of Transportation
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED - 00133 
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 the direction of the Accountant Supervisor, performs complex accounting and auditing functions for the department utilizing the contract payment system, a payment system for approximately 3,000 active contracts with payments totaling over $2 billion annually, the agency’s accounting system and the Comptroller’s system.

Essential Functions

  • Independently completes professional audit and evaluation of approximately 12,000 contract change orders annually.
  • Audits renewal agreements conducting a thorough analysis of complex procurement agreements covering a broad spectrum of both technological and financial aspects including costs for construction and maintenance executed by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and contractors.
  • Develops, implements, controls, and revises accounting procedures.
  • Distributes change orders to districts, Project Review Engineers, bureau files, and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
  • Distributes reports for the Accountant Supervisor.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of those enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with courses in business administration and accounting.
  • Requires two (2) years of professional experience in accounting, external auditing, budgetary planning and control, or public accounting.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Conditions of Employment

  • Successful completion of a background investigation.
  • 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.
  • 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 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Work Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, Illinois, 62764

Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation/Bureau of Construction
Work County: Sangamon
Email: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Transportation

*If you meet the qualifications for this position, please follow the link and apply today!  

CHANGE ORDER ACCOUNTANT (ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED) Job Details | State of Illinois

 

*If you have questions about the Job Responsibilities or Qualifications, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed above

 

*If you have questions about the application process, please reach out to DOT.Recruitment@Illinois.gov