Accountant
The City of Elmhurst • Elmhurst, Illinois • Full Time
Posted on Tue, Apr 28, 2026
- Reviews accounting and financial documents to ensure accuracy of information and calculations and makes correcting entries; examines supporting documentation to establish proper authorization and conformance with contracts and other agreements, policies, and appropriate regulations.
- Prepares and maintains control and subsidiary accounting records; prepares trial balances and financial reports.
- Compiles and prepares journal entries and periodic reconciliations of general ledger, journal, subsidiary accounts, and bank statements; makes correcting entries as required; compiles and prepares financial reports and supporting schedules and documentation.
- Responsible for reviewing more complex transactions for accounts payable and payroll.
- Cross trained on accounts payable, payroll, and cash receipting as a back up for other staff members.
- Responsible for month end journal entries and reconciliation processes, including completion in a timely manner.
- Maintains expenditure and budgetary control accounts; may compile departmental operational and/or capital improvement figures and review and authorize expenditures; prepares cash transfers among funds; assists with analysis and preparation of schedules for the annual budget.
- Prepares year-end adjusting entries, audit work papers, and assist with year-end reporting; maintains fixed asset records.
- Assists with annual budget preparation.
- Completes financial analyses and special projects as assigned.
- Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; AND four years of professional experience in the accounting field; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
- CPA Preferred.
- Principles and practices of governmental accounting.
- Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
- Principles and practices of auditing financial documents and records.
- Principles and practices of general and fund accounting.
- Codes and regulations related to the work.
- Computer applications related to the work.
- Financial record keeping and bookkeeping practices and techniques.
- Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Techniques for collaborating with a variety of individuals.
- Practices of reviewing financial documents for completeness and accuracy
- Instructing others in work procedures and policies.
- Interpreting, explaining, and applying requirements, rules and regulations related to various funding sources.
- Interpreting, explaining, and applying principles and practices of general, fund and governmental accounting.
- Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
- Reviewing financial documents for completeness and accuracy.
- Compiling and reviewing budget figures.
- Maintaining accurate financial records and preparing accurate and timely reports.
- Making accurate arithmetic calculations.
- Working without close supervision in standard work situations.
- Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.