ACCOUNTANT

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chicago, Chicago Department of Aviation, CDA - Finance Section, is seeking an Accountant to perform intermediate professional accounting duties under supervision. The role focuses on accounts receivable, aging analysis, reports, and related financial tasks.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with additional accounting coursework, eligibility for a background check and STA, and a defined work schedule on weekdays. Hiring is controlled under civil service rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with 15 semester hours in Accounting.
• Airport background check and Security Threat Assessment (STA) required.
• Interview required as part of evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Identify tenants with overdue invoices and amounts beyond 30 days.
• Prepare and send dunning letters via certified mail using system data.
• Contact tenant representatives to resolve invoicing issues and unapplied/misapplied payments.
• Update the Age Summary Report daily to reflect current collections.
• Prepare and present reports after Aging Report meetings.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

15 semester hours in Accounting

Job description

ACCOUNTANT

Chicago Department of Aviation, CDA - Finance Section

Number of Positions: 1 (additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $68,616.00/Year

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 09/04/2026

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• 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.
• Performs related duties as required

Location: 8420 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, 7th Floor

Days: M - F

Hours: 8:30AM - 4:30PM

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

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: This 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.

NOTE: The candidate selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).

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. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer and Fair Chance Employer

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Job Posting: Aug 21, 2026, 5:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Sep 5, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Salary: $68,616.00/Year Pay Basis: Yearly