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SalaryThe City of Naperville’s Finance Department is looking for a professional accountant to perform accounting and internal audit work, supervisor the Accounts Receivable Clerk team and interact with other City departments and customers. The Accountant/AR Supervisor will review records and prepare financial statements and reports for all payment processing and AR functions and improve accounting processes.
Duties
- Supervises, trains, evaluates, and directs the work of the AR Clerk Team to perform all required tasks,
- Records and collects deposits related to the City’s receivables,
- Investigates and resolves internal and external customer complaints and inquiries, providing relevant information and adhering to ordinances, procedures, policies and practices,
- Reviews accounts receivable, payment processing, and cash handling procedures to improve internal control, assure conformity to policy and increase effectiveness.
- Assists with preparation of monthly bank reconciliations.
- Compiles and analyzes statistical records for use in various City activities,
- Creates and maintains documentation of Accounts Receivable specific policies and processes,
- Compares and reconciles various accounting related software applications to ensure consistent and appropriate recording of financial transactions,
- Performs various special projects assigned by the Finance Director and/or other finance management personnel,
- Responds to financial surveys requested by outside agencies or organizations,
- Assists with the month end and year end closings,
- Interacts with and is knowledgeable of other City departments and the different teams within the Finance Department. Effectively collaborates with the Accounting and Billing & Collections teams to ensure changes are properly recorded in systems of record and the general ledger.
- Balances petty cash.
- Performs weekly review of AR Clerk entries to ensure proper documentation included and timely recognition of receipts,
- Performs daily review of cash and check balancing and posts to the general ledger,
- Participates in PCI compliance and provides information regarding current merchant accounts, etc.,
- Completes reconciliations for all payment methods on a monthly basis,
- Assist with testing of new processes and systems,
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Credentials and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or a related field required.
- Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted.
Preferred Credentials and Experience:
- Certified Public Accounting (CPA) License.
- Prior government experience
- Previous experience or ability to gain proficiency in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
- Previous payment processing experience.
- Previous customer service experience.
- Previous supervisory experience.
Additional Information
The City of Naperville, Illinois is a dynamic community of 148,000 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 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.
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.
