Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant assists with team planning, supervising, accounting operations, internal controls, financial reporting, regulatory reporting, preparation of the annual audit and budget.The Senior Accountant will provide backup support to the Finance Director and various other positions in the Finance Department. The Senior Accountant will oversee and manage the department activities and staff at the Director’s direction and when absent. The position is responsible accounting and financial work involving the operation and control of financial matters, helping to ensure that Village financial policies, rules and regulations are implemented. Reports to Finance Director.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Understanding of all Finance Department staff functions and processing procedures. Promote efficiency and recommend improvements. Manage the department activities and staff at the Director’s direction and when absent. Assist in developing personnel goals and annual evaluations. Reviews monthly transactions to ensure that all financial transactions are recorded correctly and in a timely manner, including payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, cash receipts, and disbursements. Maintains and reconciles general ledger and subsidiary ledgers accurately and proficiently every month. Performs bank reconciliations of all Village accounts with Finance Director oversight. In conjunction with finance staff, ensures all Village accounts are reconciled timely monthly. Prepares a variety of monthly reports, performs data analysis, and ensures timely distribution. Coordinates the annual budget book assembly and printing. Prepares year end journal entries, assists with audit preparation and requests for information. Monitors cash, investments, FDIC coverage, and collateral requirements Assists with grant tracking and reporting. Oversees credit card management- including customer payments as well as Village purchases. Maintains capital asset records and participates in periodic inventory. Assure financial policies and procedures are followed. Works as the backup to the Account Payable Specialist and Accountant. Oversees the payroll processing in house and works as the backup. Assists the Finance Director with the gathering of data for public presentations. Works effectively with department directors and Finance team.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Maintain safe working conditions and report any incidence which might conflict with the compliance of Village safety procedures and policies. Other duties and projects as assigned by the Finance Director.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

For successful performance in this position, the incumbent will need to demonstrate the following: KNOWLEDGE of: Governmental accounting, GASB standards, auditing, and financial reporting. Microsoft Office applications Terminology and acronyms applicable to municipal finance Electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including office automation and process applications. SKILLS in: Prioritizing work and exercising independent judgment, wisdom, and common sense within established procedures, guidelines and rules absent of a supervisor. Record keeping/file maintenance, analytical, advanced mathematical, and prioritization. Time management, organizational, and multi-tasking. Verbal and written communication. Use of common computer applications, including proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. BS&A Software experience is preferred. Illinois laws as they pertain to municipal accounting. Working knowledge of municipal operations and municipal accounting practices and principles. ABILITY to: Read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, legal documents, general business periodicals, professional journals, or governmental regulations. Effectively communicate with, present information to, and respond to questions from Village officials and management, other government agencies, vendors, contractors, and the general public on routine matters and receive complaints for follow up. Ability to conduct management studies and make recommendations concerning operational procedures. Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and calculate percentages and decimals. Utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive data and/or advisory data and information such as timesheets, balance sheets, reconciliations, spreadsheets, audits, accounting manuals, financial statements, technical operating manuals, procedures, and guidelines. Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals and accurately proofread and edit documents for correct grammar, spelling, sentence structure, punctuation, tone, and content. Develop work methods and procedures with initiative and good judgment and to use resourcefulness and tact in meeting new challenges. Handle confidential material and information in an ethical, professional manner. Maintain a positive working relationship with staff at all levels, including senior management and elected officials.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Work in an office environment with light to moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary office classification; occasional standing in work areas and traveling between work areas may be required. Work in an office environment with light to moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator, and to operate standard office equipment. Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and virtually. Must be able to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to thirty (30) pounds. NOTE The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelors’ Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Public Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field preferred. Minimum of three (3) years experience in municipal finance. Minimum of two (2) years experience in a municipal finance performing finance-related functions. Minimum of three (2) years Management or Supervisory experience preferred. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the essential job functions of this position. Summary The Village of Antioch is seeking a detail-oriented, experienced Senior Accountant to play a key role in maintaining the financial integrity of a growing municipal organization. Located on the Illinois–Wisconsin border, midway between Chicago and Milwaukee, Antioch is a non-home rule community of approximately 15,000 residents with an annual operating budget of approximately $15 million. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Senior Accountant supports Finance Department operations including accounting, internal controls, financial and regulatory reporting, annual audit preparation and the budget process, while helping ensure accurate financial records and compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements and Village financial policies, rules, and regulations. The position provides backup support to the Finance Director and other Finance Department staff and may assist with overseeing department activities and staff at the Director’s direction or during the Director’s absence. The successful candidate will possess strong technical and analytical accounting skills, sound judgment, confidentiality, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, and the capacity to work effectively with Village staff, department directors, elected officials, vendors, outside agencies, and the public. Position description available upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr Village Of Antioch