What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Comptroller position at Matthews Professional Employment?
Assistant Comptroller
An office in North Chicago, IL 60064 is looking for an experienced Assistant Comptroller to join their team. This is a DIRECT HIRE opportunity!
Requirements of the Assistant Comptroller
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, accounting, finance, or closely related field from an accredited college or university
- 5 years of progressively responsible work experience in accounting/financial and supervisory experience
- Governmental accounting preferred
- Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office products, ERP systems, utility billing software systems, and database
- Ability to interact with City employees, elected officials, and the public
- Knowledge of City government organization, functions, policies, and rules and regulations
- Knowledge of accounting competencies in three or more of the following areas: Accounts payable/receivable, payroll, asset administration, preparation of financial statements, budgets, or statistical/ratio reporting
Responsibilities of the Assistant Comptroller
- Coordinates and monitors the accounting, disbursement, auditing, and administration of the City's financial operations
- Develops, recommends, and implements procedures to increase productivity and efficiency of personnel
- Independently makes decisions regarding utility bills including but not limited to water shut-offs, granting extensions, crafting payment plans, etc. develops and manages water shut-off work plan
- Review each payroll prior to submission, paying special attention to payroll changes made by staff, to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and conformity with company guidelines
- Collaborate with Human Resources in the preparation of workers' compensation reports for insurance rates
- Assesses and recommends capital needs based on life-cycle estimates and maintenance costs
- Participate in the design and implementation of new computerized accounting systems to improve the effectiveness of financial reporting
- Assists the Comptroller in the formulation, analysis, and monitoring of the annual budget
- Review each payroll prior to submission, paying special attention to payroll changes made by staff, to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and conformity with company guidelines
Full-Time, DIRECT HIRE
Pay is $100,000 - $120,000 annually, depending on experience
*If you have an open application with Matthews Professional Employment, Inc. please express your interest in this position to your consultant*
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000
