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City of Naperville
Employment Opportunity
Job Title:
Accountant/AR Supervisor - 2005
Closing Date:
When filled
Salary:
\$59,289.04 - \$76,457.88 annually, commensurate with experience
Job Type:
Full-Time
Location:
Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S Eagle St, Naperville, Illinois
Department:
Finance Department
Job Description:
The City of Napervilles Finance Department is looking for a professionalaccountant to perform accounting and internal audit work, supervisor theAccounts Receivable Clerk team and interact with other City departmentsand customers. The Accountant/AR Supervisor will review records andprepare financial statements and reports for all payment processing andAR functions and improve accounting processes.
Responsibilities:
Supervises, trains, evaluates, and directs the work of the AR Clerk Teamto perform all required tasks,
Records and collects deposits related to the Citys receivables,
Investigates and resolves internal and external customer complaints andinquiries, providing relevant information and adhering to ordinances,procedures, policies and practices,
Reviews accounts receivable, payment processing, and cash handlingprocedures to improve internal control, assure conformity to policy andincrease effectiveness.
Assists with preparation of monthly bank reconciliations.
Compiles and analyzes statistical records for use in various Cityactivities,
Creates and maintains documentation of Accounts Receivable specificpolicies and processes,
Compares and reconciles various accounting related software applicationsto ensure consistent and appropriate recording of financialtransactions,
Performs various special projects assigned by the Finance Directorand/or other finance management personnel,
Responds to financial surveys requested by outside agencies ororganizations,
Assists with the month end and year end closings,
Interacts with and is knowledgeable of other City departments and thedifferent teams within the Finance Department. Effectively collaborateswith the Accounting and Billing & Collections teams to ensure changesare properly recorded in systems of record and the general ledger.
Balances petty cash.
Performs weekly review of AR Clerk entries to ensure properdocumentation included and timely recognition of receipts,
Performs daily review of cash and check balancing and posts to thegeneral ledger,
Participates in PCI compliance and provides information regardingcurrent 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 fieldrequired.
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 EnterpriseResource 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 148,000residents, conveniently located 28 miles west of Chicago. Variouspublications have named Naperville as one of the best cities in theUnited States in which to live. The City has gained national recognitionfor our family-friendly environment, excellent schools and librarysystem, low crim rate, and vibrant downtown area. Its also a greatplace to work! Our municipal government employs over 900 dedicatedindividuals in a wide range of job categories and provides acollaborative working environment, a forward-looking leadership team,and a competitive benefits package.
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