Finance Manager | Lombard Park District

Finance Manager

The Lombard Park District is seeking a full time Finance Manager. Under the supervision of the Director of Finance and Personnel, the Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily accounting and computer operations of the Park District and providing assistance to the Director of Finance and Personnel.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Finance Functions

• Review and post journal entries to the general ledger for month and year end.
• Prepares monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepares quarterly account reconciliations.
• Prepares the payroll and bills report for the monthly board packet.
• Assist Director of Finance and Personnel with journal entries, research, and schedules required for annual audit.
• Process credit card refunds for golf course, pool and athletic center and research and resolve credit card chargebacks.
• Reviews weekly AP vouchers for accuracy.
• Files monthly Retailer’s Occupation Tax and prepares AP voucher.
• Coordinates cash spots audits at the golf course, pool and athletic center.
• Proofs bi-weekly payroll with Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist.
• Prepares quarterly 941 filings.
• Assist with and review yearly 1099s and W-2s.

 Computer Operations

• Acting as the District’s computer system coordinator in conjunction with outsourced IT; contacts software and hardware vendors when necessary.
• Setting computer systems up for nightly backups of transactions and maintaining backup tapes.
• Assisting co-workers with computer related questions and problems.
• Attending training sessions on system software packages.
• Maintain systems security
• Setting up codes in VSI point of sale, for the golf course, pool and athletic center.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a comparable combination of accounting coursework and governmental fund accounting experience. Must have three year’s relevant work experience, public sector experience preferred. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and possess the ability to speak in public, with good written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work within time deadlines.

The Finance Manager is a full-time exempt position working 40 hours per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Some evenings when needed.

Compensation and Benefits

The hiring salary rage is $58,000 - $65,000 DOQ. We offer a competitive compensation benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending account, 457 plan(s), IMRF pension, tuition reimbursement, vacation, holidays, sick time, and personal days.

The Lombard Park District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.