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City of Chicago SUPERVISOR OF ACCOUNTING in Chicago, Illinois
Description:
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
SUPERVISOR OF ACCOUNTING
Department of Finance
Enterprise Division (1 position)
General Accounting Division (1 position)
Grant and Project Accounting Division (1 position)
(additional positions possible pending budget approval)
Under general supervision, functions as a supervisor directing the work of professional staff in an accounting unit and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of professional accountants engaged in the management of financial accounts, including but not limited to compilation of financial reports and preparation of financial statements and audit schedules.
• Supervises the auditing and reconciling of financial accounts, ensuring the accurate and appropriate allocation of funds and receipt of related grant revenues.
• Develops goals, objectives, and work standards and conducts staff performance evaluations.
• Conducts and coordinates staff training and development.
• Reviews budgets to ensure accounts are appropriately allocated; authorizes spending adjustments and fund re-allocations.
• Designs and implements computerized accounting systems spreadsheets and internal controls to ensure operational efficiency.
• Interprets accounting principles and financial procedures as they relate to governmental accounting and reporting.
• Coordinates the conduct of audits performed by private firms and government agencies; coordinates the preparation of replies to auditors' findings and develops processes and procedures to implement audit recommendations.
• Applies knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards in accounting and financial reporting and Office of Management and Budget (OBM) Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.
• Prepares and coordinates various schedules identified by external auditors in their “Provided by Client” (PBC) request lists for the City’s Annual Comprehensive Report (ACFR) audit, Single Audit, and GATA CYFER.
• Functions as a liaison on accounting-related issues to the Office of Budget and Management, City Comptroller's Office, external auditors, and government and delegate agencies.
Additional duties may be required for this position.
Location: Department of Finance
121 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60605
Days: Monday through Friday
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a directly related field with 15 semester hours in accounting, plus four years of professional accounting experience of which one year is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, provided the minimum degree requirement is met.
NOTE: You must provide your college or university transcripts with 15 semester hours of accounting courses at the time of interview. IF YOU FAIL TO PROVIDE this information at the time of interview, you will not be allowed to proceed with the interview and will no longer be considered for this position .
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to successfully complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or skills assessment as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
· Previous experience in grants management and reporting
· Previous experience with financial statement preparation, bank account and general ledger reconciliations
· Previous supervisory experience including training, evaluating, and monitoring professional staff performance in a financial environment.
· In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) procedures
· Proficiency using Microsoft Excel and accounting software
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on July 2, 2024.