Finance Department: Accounting Division
Peoria County Courthouse, Room 501. Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Tel: (309) 672-6056, Fax: (309) 495-4608
Mission
To coordinate human and financial resources necessary to provide sound financial support services to internal and external customers.
The Accounting Division consists of:
General Accounting
- Ensures financial transactions are properly recorded in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), applicable laws and regulations
- Monitors cash flow and banking activity
- Coordinates external audit activities, financial analyses and preparation of financial reports
- Evaluates internal controls and ensures compliance with appropriate policies
Accounts Payable
- Processes invoices and pays County vendors accurately and on-time
- Ensures compliance with internal controls by checking invoices and supporting documents
- Works with other departments within the County to improve workflow processes
- Improves vendor relations by providing fast and accurate answers to vendor inquiries
- Performs compliance reporting of vendor payments
Payroll
- Coordinates all time entry to ensure accurate payments to Peoria County employees
- Responsible for processing payments for certain 3rd party and tax withholding liabilities
- Responsible for filing necessary quarterly and annual tax compliance reports
- Perform department internal compliance audits and assist departments in improving the payroll process
General Accounting Management
- Assists County departments with grant applications, compliance and reporting
- Accounts for acquisition/sale of County fixed assets
- Prepares grant reports and coordinates single audit activities
- Provides consulting services to County departments for accounting and financial transactions
Accounting Staff Contacts:
Jane Harris
Accounting Director
Phone: (309) 672-6994
Angie Cramer
Payroll/Finance Analyst
Phone: (309) 677-6229
Kimberly Hudson
Accountant
Phone: (309) 495-4610
Barbara Pleasant
Accounts Payable
Phone: (309) 495-4615
Joyce Harmon
Bel-Wood Accountant
Phone: (309) 677-6233
Sheri Johnston
Bel-Wood Bookkeeper
Phone: (309) 495-4612