Accountant

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13460096 ####  #### #### Job Description Job Title: Accountant Job Code: 2005 Department: Finance Grade: E240 Job Family: Professional FLSA Status: Exempt Reviewed: 04/2026 MS/TM/CA Job Summary The Accountant position performs 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. Essential Functions 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 Citys 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. Performs all other duties as assigned. If assigned to grant management duties: 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. Job Scope Budgetary: No budgetary responsibilities. Supervisory: a) Directly supervises 0 employees. b) Indirectly supervises 0 employees. Managerial: Manages 0 division(s) within the department. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of accounting principles: the correct application of debits and credits; the development of a balance sheet and income statement; the function of accruals. Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures in local government finance, payroll, audit, cash management, and budgeting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)including Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements. Ability to learn new software and deve