Posted 1 month ago
Accountant
Company: City of Elmhurst
Category: Accounting/Finance
Elmhurst
Type: Full Time
The City of Elmhurst has an Accountant position open. The accountant will perform routine to complex accounting work related to the preparation and maintenance of financial records, the audit of financial transactions and the production of reports and statements.
Salary Range: $81,000-$121,500 DOQ. FLSA Status: Exempt. Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance (City contributes annually half the cost of the deductible to employee HSA), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).
Responsibilities:
Salary Range: $81,000-$121,500 DOQ. FLSA Status: Exempt. Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance (City contributes annually half the cost of the deductible to employee HSA), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).
Responsibilities:
- Reviews accounting and financial documents to ensure accuracy of information and calculations and makes correcting entries; examines supporting documentation to establish proper authorization and conformance with contracts and other agreements, policies, and appropriate regulations.
- Prepares and maintains control and subsidiary accounting records; prepares trial balances and financial reports.
- Compiles and prepares journal entries and periodic reconciliations of general ledger, journal, subsidiary accounts, and bank statements; makes correcting entries as required; compiles and prepares financial reports and supporting schedules and documentation.
- Responsible for reviewing more complex transactions for accounts payable and payroll.
- Cross trained on accounts payable, payroll, and cash receipting as a backup for other staff members.
- Responsible for month end journal entries and reconciliation processes, including completion in a timely manner.
- Maintains expenditure and budgetary control accounts; may compile departmental operational and/or capital improvement figures and review and authorize expenditures; prepares cash transfers among funds; assists with analysis and preparation of schedules for the annual budget.
- Prepares year-end adjusting entries, audit work papers, and assist with year-end reporting; maintains fixed asset records.
- Assists with annual budget preparation.
- Completes financial analyses and special projects as assigned.
- Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
