City Of Naperville
Accountant
City Of Naperville, Naperville, Illinois, United States, 60564
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The City of Naperville is looking for a skilled Accountant to perform professional accounting work as part of a larger Finance Team. This Accountant will be managing the general ledger, performing reconciliations, supporting the annual financial audit and preparing financial reports.
Duties
Some of the responsibilities will include:\
Reviews bank accounts for directly deposited funds and ensures that cash receipts are posted appropriately,Prepares monthly bank reconciliations,Reconciles various accounting related software applications to ensure consistent and appropriate recording of financial transactions,Prepares adjusting journal entries, when needed,Performs research and accounting tasks in accordance with GASB standards,Prepares all necessary work papers for the annual financial audit, coordinates audit activities with the Citys independent auditor, and prepares year-end adjusting journal entries as needed,Reviews City accounting procedures to improve internal controls, assure conformity to policy, and increase effectiveness,Performs special projects assigned by the Finance Director and/or other management personnel.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related fieldThree years of experience in a related field
Preferred:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licenseGovernment accounting experience
Additional Information
The City of Naperville, Illinois is a dynamic community of 149,450 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. Its also a great place to work! Our municipal government employs over 900 dedicated individuals in a wide range of job categories and provides a dynamic & collaborative working environment, a forward-looking leadership team, and a competitive benefits package.
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. CLICK HERE {tabindex="0"} (Download PDF reader) {target="_blank" rel="noopener"}for the City of Napervilles EEOP Utilization Report
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.
The City of Naperville is looking for a skilled Accountant to perform professional accounting work as part of a larger Finance Team. This Accountant will be managing the general ledger, performing reconciliations, supporting the annual financial audit and preparing financial reports.
Duties
Some of the responsibilities will include:\
Reviews bank accounts for directly deposited funds and ensures that cash receipts are posted appropriately,Prepares monthly bank reconciliations,Reconciles various accounting related software applications to ensure consistent and appropriate recording of financial transactions,Prepares adjusting journal entries, when needed,Performs research and accounting tasks in accordance with GASB standards,Prepares all necessary work papers for the annual financial audit, coordinates audit activities with the Citys independent auditor, and prepares year-end adjusting journal entries as needed,Reviews City accounting procedures to improve internal controls, assure conformity to policy, and increase effectiveness,Performs special projects assigned by the Finance Director and/or other management personnel.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related fieldThree years of experience in a related field
Preferred:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licenseGovernment accounting experience
Additional Information
The City of Naperville, Illinois is a dynamic community of 149,450 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. Its also a great place to work! Our municipal government employs over 900 dedicated individuals in a wide range of job categories and provides a dynamic & collaborative working environment, a forward-looking leadership team, and a competitive benefits package.
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. CLICK HERE {tabindex="0"} (Download PDF reader) {target="_blank" rel="noopener"}for the City of Napervilles EEOP Utilization Report
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.