Accountant na DuPage County Health Department, IL

About the Department

The DuPage County Health Department is accepting applications for an Accountant position to support the Finance/Accounting Team, Department Leadership and Program Managers.   This position will provide direct support to the Accounting Manager, perform a variety of general and grant accounting tasks, collaborate with the Finance/Accounting team and Managers responsible for internal and grant budgets.   This position will report directly to the Accounting Manager.  

Position Duties

• Maintains fiscal records through the application of professional accounting principles and methods
• Maintains and reconciles funds allocated and disbursed 
• Performs grant accounting functions including billing, reconciliation, reporting and grant close outs
• Reconciles cash balances for grants
• Maintains fiscal records and documents for auditors
• Verifies accuracy of computer reports
• Maintains ledger
• Establishes and maintains cost accounting systems
• Performs high level analytical exercises
• Provides fiscal support for all levels of the management team
• Assists in preparation of the annual budget
• Assists with the preparation of special accounting reports
• Supports the month end close process 
• Aids in the preparation of various reports related to federal funding
• Reconciles and prepares schedules in support of the annual audit
• Participates in emergency response activities as assigned

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