Accountant

Accountant

Responsible for general ledger; certain subsidiary ledgers; financial report preparation; cost accounting; assistance in the development and monitoring of capital and operating budgets and rate studies. Candidates must possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Hands-on knowledge with financial data analysis, financial record management, financial reports, and audits.
• 3 years progressive experience, preferably in governmental or not-for-profit accounting.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, computer, math, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Send a resume or apply in person:

North Shore Water Reclamation District
P.O. Box 750
14770 William Koepsel Dr.
Gurnee, IL 60031-0750
847-623-6060
(847) 623-6101 (Fax)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Starting pay for the Accountant position is currently $86,213/year (FY2026). The District offers the following benefits:

• Health and Dental Coverage (including Flexible Spending

Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care)

• Life Insurance Coverage
• Options for Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• IMRF Pension and Other Retirement Plans
• Educational Assistance

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Accountant Department: Budget Management

Job Purpose Statement: The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accounting operations, preparing accurate entries and financial reports, ensuring compliance with governmental regulations, and supporting budgetary planning. This role ensures accountability, fiscal responsibility, and transparency in the management of public funds.

Reporting Structure: Director, Administration

Essential Job Functions:

1. Develop, enter and post entries to the general ledger and various subsidiary ledgers, including: accruals, cash and investments, various receivables, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and miscellaneous liability accounts .
2. Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
3. Prepare and analyze monthly financial and management reports; perform month-end and annual close.
4. Coordinate and support external audits by providing documentation and assistance to independent auditors for the comprehensive annual finance report.
5. Prepare miscellaneous financial reports required by federal and state government.
6. Prepare ad hoc reports.
7. Review and ensure compliance with GASB and other applicable accounting standards; Recommend and develop policies and procedures for program and/or cost accounting.
8. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
9. Prepare cost studies.
10. Provide backup and support to Accounting Clerk, as needed.
11. Respond to inquiries from customers, departments and vendors regarding financial matters.
12. Assist in the development of the annual Long-Range Financial Forecast; Capital Improvement Program; Budget and Appropriation Document.
13. Monitor revenues and expenditures vs. the appropriate budget and periodically issue status reports.
14. Maintain schedules for bond, grant, and/or loan repayments and create entries.
15. Prepare documentation for budget amendments and transfers.
16. Prepare and submit tax filings.
17. Assist in various financial audits related to District contracts.
18. Work with departments to obtain data needed to meet deadlines for month-end, annual close, and audits.
19. Establish and update District financial policies and internal controls manual.
20. Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical and Visual Activities :

Walking, Sitting, Carrying, Handling, Talking, Hearing, Acuity Far, Acuity Near, Depth Perception, Field of Vision, Accommodation, Color Vision.

Physical Demands :

Lift less than 1 lb. and up to 5 lbs. up to 15% of the time. Must carry bag containing bank deposits. Computer printouts and bound documents are filed and/or carried a short distance at waist height.

Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions:

Inside conditions, hazards, usual office environmental conditions.

Job Qualification Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Hands-on knowledge with financial data analysis, financial record management, financial reports, and audits. Ability to meet established deadlines and provide accurate work. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. High level of integrity and attention to detail. Requires knowledge of professional accounting and auditing theory, principles, methods and procedures. Requires knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations relating to accounting and auditing procedures. Requires ability to perform detailed work involving the application of accounting theory to routine accounting or auditing problems. Requires ability to evaluate accounting problems and to analyze and interpret accounting records and reports. Requires ability to perform detailed work involving written or numerical data and to make calculations rapidly and accurately. Requires ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and the public.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years progressive experience, preferably in governmental or not-for-profit accounting.

Machines, Tools, Equipment (Office and Industrial), Software: Proficiency in Enterprise business and accounting system, MS Office suite, including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Access, calculator and other common office equipment. Experience with Great Plains and Management Reporter is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver’s license.

Other: Excellent verbal and written communication, computer, math, analytical,
organizational, and problem-solving skills.

This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this job. Incumbents are required to perform other related functions as assigned.