Accountant

Are you an accounting professional ready to grow your career? Are you looking for an opportunity to do meaningful work that has real impact in our community? If this sounds like you, then consider applying to be the next Staff Accountant in the Finance Department at the City of Champaign.

Through sound fiscal practices and thoughtful financial planning, the Finance Department is integral to maintaining the City’s stable financial condition and strong economic growth. In the Department, efficient and effective financial stewardship intersects with creativity and innovation to provide stellar services and programs to our community.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION:

The Staff Accountant performs various accounting duties including preparing journal entries, performing reconciling and account analysis work, tracking and accounting for leases, serving as a backup for payroll, and completing special projects related to complex financial issues. We are looking for someone who is independent, organized and detail oriented. The ability to utilize technology such as automated financial management systems is a necessity.

The annual starting salary range is $76,423 - $87,002, DOQ, plus an excellent fringe benefits package. Applications must be submitted online no later than Sunday, August 11, 2024, for full consideration, but position open until filled.

The City’s mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community. The following values guide our work: Personal Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Teamwork, Results. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.

• Professional experience performing accounting or auditing work.

• An equivalent combination of work experience and education that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in accounting or related field.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or registration.

• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or budget software systems.

• Experience working in or with governments on financial-related matters.

• Expertise using spreadsheet applications.

Drug screening and criminal background check will be required.