Accountant 1 | Village of Palatine

Job Description:  Position is responsible for performing professional level accounting assignments including analyzing financial information and maintaining subsidiary ledgers of the Village, preparing a variety of financial or analytical reports and any required reconciliations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Preparing monthly reconciliations of general and subsidiary ledgers, analyzing general and subsidiary ledgers for unusual and/or incorrect entries, and prepares adjusting entries as needed, assisting with daily cash management including wire transfers and bank account reconciliations, preparing journal entries and maintain work-papers to support the recording of financial transactions, maintaining fixed asset records, monitoring and maintaining the Village’s grant programs, and assisting in the monthly closing of the general ledger and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field from an accredited university and 0-3 years of previous accounting experience, preferably in a municipal environment.

Salary:  Minimum starting salary: $73,728 annually. Full range is $73,728 to $106,761 annually.

Hours:  Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Benefits: The Village of Palatine provides a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance; participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF); 457 retirement plans; nine paid holidays; paid vacation, sick and personal leave; and professional development opportunities.