Compliance Officer

6 days ago

Decatur, Illinois, United States City of Decatur, IL Full time
Job Summary

As a Compliance Officer with the City of Decatur, IL, you will play a critical role in ensuring the financial integrity and compliance of our organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you will conduct thorough audits and assessments to identify and mitigate compliance risks. Your attention to detail and analytical skills will be essential in creating metrics and conducting audits for licensing, taxes, and liquor license compliance. You will also provide essential support to the Comptroller and CFO, ensuring seamless financial operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess and Manage Risks: Identify compliance issues, develop mitigation strategies, and oversee risk-related programs.
  • Perform and Audit Compliance: Create metrics and conduct audits for licensing, food and beverage taxes, sales taxes, and liquor license compliance; collaborate with the Budget and Revenue Officer and City Clerk as needed.
  • Provide Reporting: Coordinate compliance reporting channels and deliver timely reports to management.
  • Support Financial Operations: Assist the CFO with financial and budget reporting, the Comptroller with fiscal year-end closing, and preparation of annual audit workpapers.
  • Assist City Clerk's Office: Support licensing functions and ensure business adherence to City ordinances and codes.
  • Serve as a Resource: Aid finance and legal departments in investigating financial data and conducting monthly and annual financial analysis under the Comptroller's direction.
  • Handle Special Projects: Perform additional tasks and special projects as directed by the CFO or Comptroller.
Required Knowledge and Skills
  • Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field (CPA or CPFO is a plus). 5-7 years of experience in accounting, auditing, or a related field is required. Relevant experience and specialized training may substitute for a degree at the City's discretion. Experience in the public or nonprofit sector is advantageous.
  • Governmental Accounting Knowledge: In-depth understanding of governmental fund accounting, financial practices, automation systems, and auditing, with a strong grasp of GASB rules and municipal accounting protocols.
  • Auditing Experience: Prior auditing experience is a plus.
  • Analytical and Communication Skills: Strong analytical abilities paired with excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Attention to Detail: Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office with a general knowledge of ERP software applications.
Benefits
  • Sick Leave: 10 days of sick leave credit on first day of employment; thereafter 1 day per month granted, accumulative to 240 days.
  • Vacation: After completion of six months of continuous service, 5 duty days; 3 weeks after 1 year of service; 4 weeks after 10 years of service; 5 weeks after 20 years of service; 1 additional duty day per year after 25 years of service (to a maximum of 30 duty days).
  • Holidays: New Year's Day, Labor Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, Veterans Day, Presidents' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Good Friday, Day After Thanksgiving, Juneteenth, Christmas Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Two Unscheduled Holidays.
  • Pension: Employees of the City of Decatur contribute to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) at the rate of 4.5% per pay. The City of Decatur also contributes a percentage for the employee each pay. Employee contributions are refundable if employment ends before retirement.
  • Health Insurance: The City offers a three-tier health insurance plan for employees and their dependents. Employees contribute toward the monthly premium for single coverage and/or family coverage through payroll deduction.
  • Life Insurance: The City provides a life insurance policy at one times the annualized salary plus an additional $5,000 at no cost to the employee. Dependent coverage is offered.
  • Flexible Spending Account: Employees may contribute to a Flexible Spending Account for Medical and/or Dependent Care Expenses.
  • Dental and Vision Insurance: Employees may participate in a voluntary group dental and vision insurance plan.
  • Deferred Compensation: Deferred compensation is also available.

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