Accounting Clerk

Springfield Park District • Springfield, IL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Handles accounting for Accounts Receivable, including input of area revenue reports, monthly bank reconciliations, adjusting journal entries, financial analysis and input/compilation of budget data. Also handles account reconciliations and assisting with the monthly close processes, and various ad hoc analyses.

Requirements

• Aptitude in financial analysis and reporting.
• Basic skill level utilizing Microsoft Excel©.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in accounting, finance or business disciplines.
• Must be able to read and write and have good command of the English language.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Physical capabilities – squat, bend and move as necessary for the job.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematics.
• Must have basic proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite©.
• Must possess valid Illinois Driver’s License.
• Must possess professional phone skills.
• Must present a neat and professional appearance.
• Responsible to follow policies and procedures outlined in Springfield Park District employee manual.
• Must live within a fifty mile radius of the Bunn Administrative Offices of Springfield Park District or must be willing to move to such a compliant location within the first 6 months of acceptance of a position with the Springfield Park District.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for monthly reconciliation of bank accounts, preparation and input of monthly journal entries, financial analysis, monitoring operating and capital budgets, identifying actual to budget differences and performing variance analyses.
• Compile budget data; actual/budgeted/projected, provide analysis, forecast revenue and expenditures and provide reports as needed.
• Work closely with Finance staff to provide current and historical financial information as requested/needed.
• Provide monthly financial reports to staff.
• Deposit payments on accounts receivable for administrative office and enter information into the accounting system.
• Troubleshoot problems with credit card charges, reconcile operating budget differences, identify and analyze.
• Create/update ad hoc reports as needed or requested.
• Forecast/estimate annual operating revenues, update revenues and expenses in annual cash flow model.

Benefits

• Paid individual Health Insurance with BCBS. We offer both HMO and PPO plans.
• Complete vision, dental, and life insurance package.
• Paid time off includes 14.5 holidays, between 10 and 25 vacation days based on years in position, 12 sick days, and 4 personal days per year.
• Paid Employee Assistance Plan.
• IMRF pension plan and 457B.
• Free/Discounted Park District Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level