Accountant

The City of Naperville is looking for an accounting professional to perform government accounting and internal audit work; including maintenance of the general ledger, reconciliation of bank accounts and preparation of 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 for leases and subscription-based information technology arrangements.
• Prepares 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.
• 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 field
• Three years of experience in a related field 

Preferred:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• Government accounting experience

Additional Information

The City of Naperville, Illinois is a dynamic community of 150,000 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 dynamic & collaborative working environment, a forward-looking leadership team, and a competitive benefits package.