Accountant
Apply NowCompany: Elk Grove
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Description:
The Accountant assists the Department Head and Deputy Finance Director with ensuring proper financial accounting and disclosure of all Village financial transactions. This position provides staff assistance and detailed research, identifying and analyzing data and other projects as required, in a professional and confidential manner.
The position is under the direction of the Deputy Finance Director. This is a non-exempt full-time position within the Village's step pay plan.
The Accountant helps maintain, examine and reconcile the general ledger and all supporting records, documents, and financial data in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and established legal and budgetary requirements. Examples of typical assignments include, but not limited to:
Compiles detailed accounting reports for various Federal and State agencies.
Serves as backup for preparing accounts payable and miscellaneous distributions.
Assists in coordination of month end, fiscal, and calendar year end processes.
Prepares schedules for the annual financial audit and works closely with the Village's independent auditors and Deputy Finance Director.
Education, Experience and Training: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or related field is required. Proficiency in software applications, databases, spreadsheets and word processing required (experience with Executime and Munis accounting software a plus).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of banking practices; knowledge of the application and uses of data processing as they apply to accounting and auditing standards.
The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form is required. The position has contact with the Department Heads and various supervisory and non-supervisory personnel from all departments.
HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week
COMPENSATION: $82,552.08 to $112,271.33 Annually
OPENING DATE: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 5:00 pm
All inquiries should be directed to the Human Resources Office at humanresources@elkgrove.org. Candidates must complete the online employment application at https://elkgrove.bamboohr.com/careers by 5:00 PM on the closing date of April 29, 2025. Candidates should include a resume, cover letter and/or any other pertinent information related.
Email: humanresources@elkgrove.org; Tel: 847-357-4020
The position is under the direction of the Deputy Finance Director. This is a non-exempt full-time position within the Village's step pay plan.
The Accountant helps maintain, examine and reconcile the general ledger and all supporting records, documents, and financial data in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and established legal and budgetary requirements. Examples of typical assignments include, but not limited to:
Compiles detailed accounting reports for various Federal and State agencies.
Serves as backup for preparing accounts payable and miscellaneous distributions.
Assists in coordination of month end, fiscal, and calendar year end processes.
Prepares schedules for the annual financial audit and works closely with the Village's independent auditors and Deputy Finance Director.
Education, Experience and Training: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or related field is required. Proficiency in software applications, databases, spreadsheets and word processing required (experience with Executime and Munis accounting software a plus).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of banking practices; knowledge of the application and uses of data processing as they apply to accounting and auditing standards.
The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form is required. The position has contact with the Department Heads and various supervisory and non-supervisory personnel from all departments.
HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week
COMPENSATION: $82,552.08 to $112,271.33 Annually
OPENING DATE: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 5:00 pm
All inquiries should be directed to the Human Resources Office at humanresources@elkgrove.org. Candidates must complete the online employment application at https://elkgrove.bamboohr.com/careers by 5:00 PM on the closing date of April 29, 2025. Candidates should include a resume, cover letter and/or any other pertinent information related.
Email: humanresources@elkgrove.org; Tel: 847-357-4020