Chicago Dept. of Aviation- Accountant

Description

Under supervision, performs professional accounting duties at the intermediate level where the position works independently on moderately complex accounting assignments, and performs related duties as required.

• Identify tenants with collectible periods and amounts when invoices are overdue by more than 30 days
• Prepare and send Dunning letters (7A and 7B letters via certified mail) using FMS system contact information
• Contact tenant representatives via email and phone to resolve invoicing issues, remaining balances, and unapplied/misapplied check issues
• Update the Age Summary Report on a daily basis to reflect current collection statuses
• Prepare and present reports following the Aging Report meetings to track actions and outcomes
• Monitor accounting and financial records in the system to ensure accuracy in entries
• Assist in preparing financial statements and reports as needed, ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting principles

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or a directly related field
• Plus 15 semester hours in Accounting

Selection Criteria

The position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral part of the interview will be selected.

Application Evaluation

Initial evaluation will be based on the information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required employment/hiring plan provisions, federal, state, and local laws, and collective bargaining agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

Commitment to Diversity

To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States, residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA), and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates.