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Staff Accountant

City Of Springfield, Illinois

Job Location:

Springfield, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 50804 - 69307

Posted: 25 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 23 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

City of Springfield
is seeking applicants for
Staff Accountant

Department:Office of Budget and Management
Division:Budget And Management
Work Location:
300 South 7th Street
Springfield Illinois 62703
United States
Work Hours:Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Starting Rate:$50804.95 - $69307.05
Eligibility Requirements:Open to All Applicants
Union:Non-Union Position
Final Date to Apply:8/1/2026 at 5:59 PM

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Inthis role you will:

Perform routine and complex professional accounting work and supervise the daily functions of subordinate accounting positions within the department.
Supervise and assist Accountant I and II staff in preparing annual debt service schedules and ensuring timely completion of all required reports to governmental agencies.
Maintain the Citys Fixed Asset Subsidiary Ledger prepare monthly financial statements and reports and perform periodic audits.
Direct supervise and review the work of Accountant I and II staff related to daily cash receipts to ensure timeliness and accuracy including the preparation of journal entries for investment activities and expenditures and verification of reasonableness and proper authorization.
Oversee and support Accountant I and II personnel in maintaining accurate and timely subsidiary ledgers for the General Ledger.
Oversee Accountant I and II staff in monthly and annual closing activities including journal entries and system preparation and provides support to the Chief Accountant during the Citys Annual Financial and Single Audits.

Required Qualifications:
This position requires a bachelors degree withcompleted coursework in some or all of the following areas: Financial andManagerial Accounting Intermediate Accounting Financial Auditing FederalTaxation Governmental Accounting and Accounting & Business Ethics. Aminimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible accounting experience isalso required. Preference for employment in all positions with the city shallbe given to applicants who are full-time city residents.

Preference for employment in all positions with the city shall be given to applicants who are full-time city residents.

Benefits: