ACCOUNTANT | CITY OF NAPERVILLE

Job Title:  Accountant

Closing Date:  When Filled

Salary:  $58,580.02 – 75,533.74, commensurate with relevant experience

Job Type:  Full-Time

Location:  Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S Eagle St, Naperville, Illinois

Department:  Finance Department

The City of Naperville is looking for an accounting professional to provide accounting and internal audit work; including preparation and review of financial statements and reports for all City funds.

Some of the responsibilities will include: 

• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations,
• Review of City accounting procedures to improve internal control, assure conformity to policy and increase effectiveness,
• Compilation and analysis of statistical records for use in various City activities,
• Comparison and reconciliation of various accounting related software applications to ensure consistent and appropriate recording of financial transactions,
• Preparation of journal entry adjustments, when needed,
• Special projects assigned by the Finance Director and/or other management personnel,
• Responding to financial surveys requested by outside agencies or organizations,
• Maintaining fixed asset records,
• Preparation of year end adjusting entries, audit work papers and month/year-end closing procedures,
• Analyzes both internal and external financial reports and oversees all audit processes, including preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Graduate work or Master's degree in Accounting preferred
• Three to five years of experience in a related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licenses preferred