Account Clerk - Illinois Secretary of State

Job Title:    Account Clerk
Division:     Driver’s Services
Union:         SEIU
Location:    339 E Indian Trail, Aurora, IL – Kane County
Salary:        Starting salary $3,276.00 monthly 

Please Note:

To be considered for this vacancy you MUST establish eligibility by taking and passing a written, multiple-choice examination administered at an ILSOS, Department of Personnel Testing location.  Please reach out to the location where you would like to test to make an appointment.
                    Chicago (312-793-5515)                Springfield (217-782-4783)

• Appointments may be made for the following sessions:

Multiple-Choice Tested Titles:

• Tuesday         1:00 PM
• Wednesday   9:00 AM
• Thursday       1:00 PM

Multiple-Choice Tested Titles with Keyboarding Assessment:

• Wednesday   1:00 PM

• Walk-in candidates may be accepted at the discretion of the testing center, if space is available; scheduled applicants will receive priority when testing.  Unscheduled applicants (walk-ins) must have completed an online application prior to arrival or may complete an online application, in a Department of Personnel office, prior to the beginning of the testing session; allow at least 20 minutes.
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• Additional information regarding job titles, minimum qualifications, hiring procedures or Community Testing opportunities is available at:

Overview: 

Performs specialized internal auditing functions as related to an accounting operation, i.e., monies obtained from the public for driving privileges; Under direct supervision, performs specialized internal auditing as related to an accounting operation. i.e., balances cash, check and credit card receipt totals against validation journal/validation recap or the registration and titling of motor vehicles. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Balances cash, check and credit card receipt totals against validation journal/validation recap, sales summary, and applications to assure all appropriate fees were collected and are accurately accounted for; prepares deposit records, sales summaries or other routine financial documents necessary to process collected fees.
• Prepares sales summaries or reports of daily monies received versus transaction type and/or class code.
• May perform limited typing and filing duties in support of accounting activities.
• Maintains related files or records.
• May assist with the receiving and routing of incoming work and the routing of completed work.
• Ensures proper inventory item was issued and performs daily and monthly reconciliation of sold inventory to physical inventory.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Education and Experience:

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school and one year of office experience including bookkeeping work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requires working knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices.
• Requires working knowledge of office procedures and practices.
• Requires elementary knowledge of the operation of standard office accounting machines and equipment.
• Requires ability to make arithmetic calculations accurately and rapidly.

Application Process:

• Please visit https://ilsos.applytojob.gov/apply to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed.
• Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
• Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago (312-793-5515) or Springfield (217-782-4783).