Village Accountant

The Village of Maple Park is accepting applications for the part-time position (30 hours per week) of Village Accountant. The Village of Maple Park is seeking a self-starting, experienced Village Accountant to handle all daily operational functions relating to general ledger, accounts payable, payroll processing, utility billing, daily cash deposits and monthly financial reporting. This is a part-time position.

Examples of the accountant's major responsibilities, in addition to all general ledger maintenance and bank reconciliation support, include leading the annual audit preparation (including the primary responsibility of preparing work papers, coordinating with external auditors, and reporting on internal controls), completing annual reports required by the State of Illinois and Kane and DeKalb Counties, maintaining and auditing financial procedures and internal controls, preparation of annual 1099 and W-2 tax forms and various state and federal quarterly and annual forms, and maintaining capital inventory records.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public accounting, or finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field, and at least three years of work experience in accounting (preferably in municipal government). Experience with governmental fund accounting is highly desirable. Strong working knowledge of modern governmental accounting theory, principles, practices, internal controls, budgetary, accounting and reporting systems, GAAFR, GAAP and GASB; strong computer skills (including Microsoft Office and financial software); ability to learn and use management information systems at an advanced level; basic knowledge of public finance and fiscal planning; and working knowledge of payroll and accounts payable functions are required. The successful candidate will be a self-starter capable of managing, organizing and prioritizing required duties, and desire to support department business process improvements. Strong written skills must be demonstrated to support updating documentation to simplify and make operations more efficient.

Position reports directly to the Village President and applicant must have the ability to work independently exercising good judgement and initiative. Position will remain open until filled. Salary open to negotiation and will be based on experience. Experience in municipal software is desired. Starting salary is DOQ.

The village is flexible in position hours as we continue to grow. The village wishes to fill the position prior to end of the fiscal year. (April 30)

Please send cover letter, resume, application, and 3 references to: Liz Peerboom, Village Clerk, 302 Willow Street, P.O. Box 220, Maple Park, IL, 60151, or via email to the Village Clerk at epeerboom@villageofmaplepark.com.

If emailing, please include the word ACCOUNTANT in the Subject Line. Please include your salary expectations.