Financial Analyst

NATURE OF WORK

Working under the direction of the Assistant Comptroller, the Financial Analyst performs day-to-day accounting, including analyzing and verifying fiscal records and reports, providing information to city staff regarding accounting policies and procedures, and reconciling general and subsidiary ledgers.  Assists in preparing the City’s year-end audit work papers and schedules, assist with annual budget preparation, assist with all accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing, and performs related work as assigned.  Performs supervisory tasks as assigned and backup for all accounting functions.

BENEFITS
•    Vacation, Sick Leave, paid holidays, and personal days.
•    Pension program funded by IMRF, voluntary 457 & Roth IRA options through Mission Square and Metlife.
•    BCBSIL PPO, HMO, H.S.A. insurance options, Metlife Dental, Eyemed Vision and Dearborn life insurance.
•    Employee Assistance Programs, Legal Shield, Washington National, Aflac, NCPERS and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
•    $50,000 Guaranteed Life Insurance for employee through Dearborn Life, Supplemental available for employee, spouse, and children.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(Specific assignment will include some or all of the following):

Perform general accounting activities and ensure that transactions are accurately recorded on a timely basis. Maintain financial records through the application of professional accounting principles and methods. Assist with the preparation of the monthly and annual financial and budget reports. Assist with audit schedule preparation for the Annual Financial Report.

• Assists with external auditors.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget.
• Assists with grant accounting functions including billing, reconciliation, reporting, and close-out reports.
• Ensures timely month-end closings, posting inter-face to general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, cash receipts, utility billing.
• Assists with all accounting functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable and utility billing.  
• Prepares and input journal entries.
• Prepares monthly Bank statement reconciliations.
• Performs financial analysis as required.
• Provides assistance to department on accounting and budget matters.
• Assists with the preparation of special accounting reports.
• Responsible for preparation of daily bank deposits.
• Responsible for management of Parking lot collections.
• Closes out cash registers and balance out at the end of shift. 
• Signs-off on daily deposit register reports, and have report available for City Treasurer to review.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK

• Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field. At least three years (3) accounting experience, preferably in a municipal environment;
• Experience with database software and general ledger applications desired;
• Working knowledge of theory, techniques and applications of municipal management.
• Ability to prepare business letters, summaries, and reports, using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style;
• High-level skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications (specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing multiple priorities.

SPECIAL LICENSES AND REQUIREMENTS:
N/A
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:                 
Ability to work in a primarily sedentary position, occasionally using force to lift, carry or otherwise move objects normally found in an office setting; occasionally and/or frequently lifting or exerting force up to 20 pounds.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.  
 
The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions which provide protection from weather but not necessarily from temperature changes.  There are no environmental hazards involved in this position.
 
SUPERVISION:
Work is performed under the general direction of the Assistant Comptroller.  The employee must work independently, within the overall framework and policies set by the Comptroller.  Performance is reviewed through observation, completion of daily and assigned tasks, as well as communication with the Accounting Manager and Comptroller.  Work is formally evaluated at least annually, with respect to financial expertise, achievement of goals and objectives, problem solving ability, analytical skills, communication skills and performance in accordance with this classification standard.
 
PUBLIC CONTACT:
The employee has regular and frequent contact with department directors, other employees, representatives of Banks and other agencies, consultants, auditors, and other professionals as well as regular contact with individual citizens and groups, business owners, and occasionally elected officials.  The employee has frequent contact with City employees; regular contact with vendors; and occasional contact with the general public and outside agencies.

 DISCLAIMER:
The City of North Chicago is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, military or veteran status (except dishonorable discharge), disability or any other status protected by law.
 
This job description describes a general category of jobs.  In order to meet the needs of City government or its departments, employees may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in lieu of any of those described and duties are subject to change as requirements of the job change.
 
The omission of a duty does not exclude it from the position if the duty is similar, related or a logical expectation for an individual to perform as part of the job responsibilities or if necessary to assist the City to provide services to the public under changed or unusual circumstances.

Salary : $73,136 - $97,394