ACCOUNTANT

The City of Peoria is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Performs the reconciliation of bank accounts monthly and verifies bank balance with general ledger. Responsible for the creation and data entry of journal entries required as part of the monthly financial closing process.

Prepares adjusting and accrual entries in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; prepares cash and investment, capital project, debt, interfund and operating transfer schedules. Assists with grant management, accounting, and reporting. Assists in the coordination of timely month-end and year-end closing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, utility billing and general ledger computer systems. Reconciles subsidiary ledgers and accounting systems to the general ledger on a monthly basis. Maintains fixed asset records and prepares schedules for the audit. Assists with the preparation of the Annual Operating and Capital Budget. Assists with the annual audit including the preparation of confirmations, work papers and required schedules and tables. Assists with the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Maintains accounting schedules for all grant activity for the City.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, or related field; and at least two (2) years of experience in governmental/municipal accounting and/or the same years of experience auditing governmental/municipal entities. Working knowledge and experience with Tyler Munis software a plus. Be able to successfully utilize Microsoft Office software programs (i.e., Word and Excel). Ability to successfully work in an environment with frequent interruptions, handling multiple projects and priorities at one time. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job will be considered.

IMPORTANT ATTRIBUTES: Ability to work with minimal supervision. Discretion when handling confidential information. Working knowledge of accounting and generally accepted accounting principles. Knowledge of internal control procedures,public finance, fiscal planning, payroll, and accounts payable functions. Ability to prepare and analyze financial reports and to prioritize, organize and complete required duties in a timely and accurate manner.