Chief Accountant

City of Springfield IL•Springfield, IL

8d•$70,810 - $96,725•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Springfield is seeking applicants for the position of Chief Accountant within the Department of the Office of Budget and Management, Division of Budget & Management. This role involves supervising daily accounting operations, serving as a liaison to external auditors, performing core general ledger functions, and leading financial close processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration and four years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including one year of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong knowledge of accounting and auditing principles as applied to municipal finance.
Working understanding of budgeting processes and office procedures.
Ability to analyze and summarize financial statements.
Ability to prepare financial reports.
Proficiently use word processing, spreadsheet, and database software applications.
Current City employees must have completed their probationary period and attained certified status in their current position.

Nice To Haves

Preference for employment in all positions with the city shall be given to applicants who are full-time city residents.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily accounting operations within the Office of Budget and Management, overseeing Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, and Cash Receipts staff, and serving as System Administrator for the Advantage Financial System, including testing system updates and maintaining tables.
Serve as liaison to external auditors during the annual audit, preparing audit schedules, coordinating meetings with City departments, and supporting preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
Perform core general ledger and subsidiary ledger functions, including preparing journal voucher entries, approving and processing warrants, and executing wire payments and transfer transactions.
Lead year-end and monthly financial close processes, including supervising annual closing procedures, preparing adjusting and reversing entries, and reconciling general ledger balances with subsidiary ledgers and Treasurer’s Office records.