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Senior Accountant

Job in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, 61639, USA
Listing for: Carbondale, City of (IL)
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-24
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Analyst
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Senior Accountant

Department: Finance/Financial Management

Nature of Work

This is a regular, full-time position in the Finance Department responsible for accounting work of a highly technical nature involving maintaining accounting records and performing difficult audit assignments. Duties include the proper maintenance and budgetary control of financial records, post-audit of fiscal operations, and preparation of entries to a highly sophisticated computerized data processing accounting system. Work requires the exercise of considerable initiative and independent judgement.

This position reports directly to and is supervised and evaluated by the Accounting Manager.

Essential Duties
  • Prepare daily cash receipts from the Accounting Office. Prepare monthly journal entries from other divisions. Prepare monthly adjusting entries for the General Ledger. Maintain control of budget adjustments for all City funds and perform related data entry. Maintain a control ledger of Non-CIP project numbers and assign new numbers. Effectively utilize Microsoft Office software in the performance of this work.
  • Prepare and maintain monthly Police and Fire Pension Fund required journal entries and ledger accounts.
    • A. Process monthly Pension payroll. Prepare yearly forms 1099-R, 1096, 945 and 945A.
    • B. Prepare Pension Investment schedules and confirmation letters for the City Auditors.
    • C. Prepare Department of Insurance Annual Report for Police and Fire Pension Fund.
    • D. Effectively utilize Pension Plus software in the performance of this work.
    • E. Monitor and maintain investment account transactions and balances.
    • F. Responsible for all payroll-related functions for police and fire retirees.
    • G. Prepare treasurer's report for pension boards. Handle all pension board expenses. Post police and fire pension deductions to the pension software.
  • Assist information systems staff with the general ledger system and assist other City divisions with daily questions on their expenditure detail.
  • Issue all 1099s and 1098s for the City.
  • Post and maintain Motor Fuel Fund journals and ledgers as required by the Illinois Department of Transportation. Prepare yearly MFT Municipal Maintenance Expense Statement. Prepare MFT activity report for City Auditors and assist MFT auditor with annual state audit. Effectively utilize Microsoft Excel software in the performance of this work.
  • Prepare statements for monthly, quarterly, and annual loan payments and at the request of other City departments. Read and perform mathematical checks on repayment agreements. Prepare journal entries and maintain individual loan account records. Prepare amortization schedules. Maintain contact with borrower and/or City Attorney's office regarding any delinquencies. Enter data and read information from computer and printer utilizing Windows, Microsoft Office products, and TValue software.

    Set up and maintain subject files for Accounts Receivable collections.
  • Provide accounting services for certain state-funded programs such as the state reimbursements for Emergency Management Services and assorted grant programs. This entails collecting information from general ledger detail and payroll payment files, preparing reports and performing mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and the application of percentages.
  • Prepare and reconcile monthly:
    Home Rule Sales Tax Report, Miscellaneous Billing Adjustments, Hotel/Motel and Motor Fuel Taxes.
  • Prepare weed mowing invoices, property liens, and releases of property liens.
  • Work effectively with Legal Department and Revenue Office staff in maintaining accurate records of weed liens account. Prepare journal entries, post data, and reconcile accounts.
  • Prepare Release of Mortgages for Water and Sewer, Facade Loan, Rental Rehabilitation Program Loans, and other municipal grant and loan programs. File Release of Mortgages at the Jackson County Courthouse and maintain files with Legal Department and City Clerk's Offices. Work with individuals in the preparation of installment notes and maintain payment schedules.
  • Provide assistance with the preparation of the Annual City Budget and the Annual City Audit.
  • Manage the Community Agency Grant Program. Perform site visits and reconcile each agency’s quarterly reports.
  • Reconcile the Water and Sewer Consumer Accounts Receivable Account plus other General Ledger Accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Review and approve warrant system and journal entry batches.
  • Assist the Accounting Manager with the training and supervision of Accounting Division employees.
  • Serve as backup to the Accounting Manager.
  • Communicate effectively with City employees and the public in person, in writing, and by phone.
  • Use tact and good judgement and utilize effective interpersonal skills with co-workers and the public; coordinate and cooperate with other City staff in performing functions; work effectively both independently and as a team member.
    • Other Duties

    Perform other duties that are related to the overall operation of the…

    Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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