Position Overview

The Account Technician at Menard Correctional Center is responsible for maintaining accounting records, posting cash receipts and restrictions to Individual in Custody Trust Fund accounts, and processing money vouchers for outside purchases. Menard Correctional Center is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to serve in the role. Menard Correctional Center offers its employees an exciting career with many opportunities for advancement, all while working in an environment with a unique, historical background. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains accounting records such as receiving tickets, Orders For Delivery (OFD), invoices, and committee vote sheets for the Employee Benefit Fund, Employee Commissary Fund, Individuals in Custody Commissary Fund and Consolidated Individuals in Custody Benefit Fund.
• Posts cash receipts to Individuals in Custody Trust Fund Accounts.
• Posts restrictions for court ordered fees from Federal, State, and County Clerks of the Circuit Courts in the Individuals in Custody Trust Fund account.
• Processes individuals in custody money vouchers for outside purchases.
• Researches and answers individuals in custody correspondence.
• 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 two (2) years of college AND completion of an approved training course OR three (3) years of related clerical bookkeeping experience.

Qualifying state employees in the employee Upward Mobility Program, may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the stated requirements for this classification

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience maintaining accounting records.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience multitasking in a fast-paced office setting.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working with the Microsoft Office suite or similar programs.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in a customer service setting.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience operating a telephone in a customer service setting.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience maintaining inventory.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act made it legal for residents over the age of 21 to produce, consume and sell cannabis in Illinois. Please note that although the law has changed, the Department will continue to enforce the Department’s zero tolerance Drug Testing policy. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.
• Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included.

Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression.

The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization.

Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; tuition reimbursement; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.

The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.