Accountant

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• City of Naperville
• Employment Opportunity
• Job Title**ACCOUNTANT (2005)**Closing Date
• When Filled
• Salary$79,942.14 - $87,936.35Job Type
• Full-Time**Location:**Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S Eagle St, Naperville, Illinois
• Department
• Finance Department

Job Description

The City of Naperville seeks an Accountant who will perform professionalgovernment accounting work related to all City funds and accounts. Theposition is responsible for a variety of accounting tasks connected tothe daily, monthly, and yearly activity in the general ledger includingvarious general ledger account and bank account reconciliations,preparation of financial reports, and maintenance of accounting records.

The position may advise other Finance Department staff on a technicalbasis, for accounting accuracy. The position interacts with other Citydepartments regarding various accounting issues. Individuals within theAccountant position may be assigned specific responsibilities within thescope of the position, including grant management.

The hiring range for this position is $79,942.14 - $87,936.35commensurate with credentials and experience. The Pay Grade for thisposition is E240. For additional information,** clickhere.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes enterprise accounting software and other computer programs tomaintain a complete set of accounts, including general ledger,subsidiary ledgers, budgetary and control accounts.
• Reviews bank accounts daily for all banking activity and ensures thatall activity is posted appropriately.
• Reconciles bank accounts, investment statements, and general ledgeraccounts monthly.
• Compares and reconciles various accounting-related software applicationsto ensure consistent and appropriate recording of financialtransactions.
• Prepares and processes general journal entries.
• Records and maintains fixed asset records.
• Assists with the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assists in preparing all necessary work papers for the annual financialaudit, coordinates audit activities with the Citys independent auditor,and prepares year-end adjusting journal entries as needed.
• Assists in the preparation of internal and external financial reportsincluding the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Performs various special projects assigned by management.
• Makes recommendations to management on improving systems, processes,procedures, and policies for the Department and the City.
• Maintains knowledge of grant funding policies, procedures, andregulations.
• Ensures that the City complies with grant agency requirements,budgeting, and administrative policies and procedures.
• Develops and maintains a system for recording and tracking grant awardsand related information; creates and distributes standard and specialreports, studies, summaries, and analyses as required.
• Maintains all grant financial records and prepares grant information forexternal audits as requested.
• May assist in the planning and preparation of grant proposals and serveas the City liaison with grant agencies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or a related field.

Minimum Of Three Years Of Relevant Experience.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted.

Valid State of Illinois Drivers License.

Preferred

Certified Public Accounting (CPA) license.

Government accounting experience.

Previous experience or ab