Accountant

The City of Naperville seeks an Accountant who will perform professional government accounting work related to all City funds and accounts. The position is responsible for a variety of accounting tasks connected to the daily, monthly, and yearly activity in the general ledger including various 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 technical basis, for accounting accuracy. The position interacts with other City departments regarding various accounting issues. Individuals within the Accountant position may be assigned specific responsibilities within the scope of the position, including grant management.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $79,942.14 - $87,936.35 per year commensurate with credentials and experience. The Pay Grade for this position is E240. For additional information, click here. (Download PDF reader)

Duties

• Utilizes enterprise accounting software and other computer programs to maintain a complete set of accounts, including general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, budgetary and control accounts.
• Reviews bank accounts daily for all banking activity and ensures that all activity is posted appropriately.
• Reconciles bank accounts, investment statements, and general ledger accounts monthly.
• Compares and reconciles various accounting-related software applications to ensure consistent and appropriate recording of financial transactions. 
• 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 financial audit, coordinates audit activities with the City’s independent auditor, and prepares year-end adjusting journal entries as needed.
• Assists in the preparation of internal and external financial reports including 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, and regulations.
• 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 awards and related information; creates and distributes standard and special reports, studies, summaries, and analyses as required.
• Maintains all grant financial records and prepares grant information for external audits as requested.
• May assist in the planning and preparation of grant proposals and serve as the City liaison with grant agencies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s 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 Driver’s License. 

Preferred:

• Certified Public Accounting (CPA) license.
• Government accounting experience.
• Previous experience or ability to gain proficiency in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Additional Information

The City of Naperville, Illinois is a dynamic community of 153,000 residents, conveniently located 28 miles west of Chicago.  Various publications have named Naperville as one of the best cities in the United States in which to live.  The City has gained national recognition for our family-friendly environment, excellent schools and library system, low crime rate, and vibrant downtown area.  It’s also a great place to work!  Our municipal government employs over 900 dedicated individuals in a wide range of job categories and provides a collaborative working environment, a forward-looking leadership team, and a competitive benefits package.

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Applications should be completed thoroughly, and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application but should be attached to the application.  Include all requested education, experience, attachments, and other information when applying. Incomplete applications are subject to rejection. Notifications to applicants will be sent electronically to the email address provided in the application.

THE CITY OF NAPERVILLE IS AN E. O. E.

The City of Naperville complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals needing accommodations in the recruitment process should notify Human Resources in advance at (630) 305-7066.