ACCOUNTANT I en The City Treasurer’s Office
The City Treasurer’s Office · Springfield, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
- Junior
- Oficina en Springfield
Job Standards
Department: The City Treasurer’s Office
Division: Accounting
Final Date to Apply: 10/1/2025 at 11:00 PM CST, Open to Internal Employees only
Work Location: 300 South 7TH Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Starting Salary: $36,990.24 annually
Union: N/A
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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In this role you will:
• Verifies daily receipts and balances revenues by fund. Communicates fund balances and investible amounts to various departments. Balances each fund with Management staff to ensure any accounting errors are caught on a daily balance
• Organize and prepare all necessary documents for weekly check run
• Receipts incoming monies from various city departments. Balances cash drawer daily.
• Audits financial institution statements pertaining to CWLP and City accounts monthly. Including preparing interest packets
• Prepares credit card packets, receipting of credit card transaction, and reports/moves related to all credit card transactions
• Prepares daily and weekly reports for internal and external distribution
• Assists customers at the accounting window, prepares receipt for permits paid
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Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in basic accounting and auditing principles, along with a clear understanding of treasurer’s office procedures and relevant city accounting ordinances. They will be comfortable working with numbers, financial records, and computer systems, demonstrating accuracy and efficiency in managing data. The ideal candidate will use sound independent judgment, follow both written and oral instructions, and communicate effectively with internal staff, external agencies, and the public. They will be proficient with standard office equipment, including computers and calculators, and will consistently maintain productive working relationships. A bachelor’s degree with coursework in accounting, finance, or business administration, combined with at least one year of professional accounting or auditing experience—or an equivalent combination of training and experience—is required.
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Benefits:
● Deferred Compensation
● Free Health Clinic
● 12 paid sick days annually
● Pension Plan
● 13 paid holidays
● Tuition Reimbursement
● Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
● 4 weeks paid parental leave
● 10-25 paid vacation days, based on years of service
If assistance in applying is required, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 217-789-2446 or [email protected]
Division: Accounting
Final Date to Apply: 10/1/2025 at 11:00 PM CST, Open to Internal Employees only
Work Location: 300 South 7TH Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Starting Salary: $36,990.24 annually
Union: N/A
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
________________________________________
In this role you will:
• Verifies daily receipts and balances revenues by fund. Communicates fund balances and investible amounts to various departments. Balances each fund with Management staff to ensure any accounting errors are caught on a daily balance
• Organize and prepare all necessary documents for weekly check run
• Receipts incoming monies from various city departments. Balances cash drawer daily.
• Audits financial institution statements pertaining to CWLP and City accounts monthly. Including preparing interest packets
• Prepares credit card packets, receipting of credit card transaction, and reports/moves related to all credit card transactions
• Prepares daily and weekly reports for internal and external distribution
• Assists customers at the accounting window, prepares receipt for permits paid
________________________________________
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in basic accounting and auditing principles, along with a clear understanding of treasurer’s office procedures and relevant city accounting ordinances. They will be comfortable working with numbers, financial records, and computer systems, demonstrating accuracy and efficiency in managing data. The ideal candidate will use sound independent judgment, follow both written and oral instructions, and communicate effectively with internal staff, external agencies, and the public. They will be proficient with standard office equipment, including computers and calculators, and will consistently maintain productive working relationships. A bachelor’s degree with coursework in accounting, finance, or business administration, combined with at least one year of professional accounting or auditing experience—or an equivalent combination of training and experience—is required.
________________________________________
Benefits:
● Deferred Compensation
● Free Health Clinic
● 12 paid sick days annually
● Pension Plan
● 13 paid holidays
● Tuition Reimbursement
● Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
● 4 weeks paid parental leave
● 10-25 paid vacation days, based on years of service
If assistance in applying is required, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 217-789-2446 or [email protected]
Rate of Pay 1
Starting Salary: $36,990.24 annually
Position Attributes
Final Date to Apply: 10/1/2025 at 11:00 PM CST, Open to Internal Employees only
