Accounting Specialist | West Chicago Park District

The West Chicago Park district is seeking to hire an Accounting Specilaist to join the Finance Department team. The position is responsible for various accounting and fiscal related tasks contributing to the park district's smooth operations. This is a full time non-exempt 37.5 hours per week position reporting to the Superintendent of Finance. 

The Accounting Specialist will perform various accounting and finance related duties to include: revenue uploads, balancing daily batches, accounts payable, general ledger entries, bank runs, provides back up to the payroll functions, assist in hiring processes, reporting, assist with annual audit, assist with staff and vendor inquiries.

Qualification: The ideal candidate should have graduated from a college with an Associate Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field, Bachelor's degree preferred. At least three years of prior experience in governmental accounting or in similar role, prior park district and/or payroll processing experience helpful, sound understanding of computer operations.

Pay and Benefits: The hourly pay for the position is $23.00 to $25.00 DOQ. Generous benefit package including vacation, sick, and personal days, as well as health, dental, vision and prescription benefits, life insurance coverage, deferred compensation, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).