Senior Accountant | Village of Clarendon Hills

BACKGROUND

The Village of Clarendon Hills, IL (pop. 8,700) is seeking an experienced, detailed individual to serve as the next Accountant tomanage day to day accounting and monthly close functions. 

Ranked as the #2 Community to raise a family in Illinois by Niche.com, Clarendon Hills is a vibrant community located in DuPage County approximately 17 miles west of Downtown Chicago.  It features a charming Downtown with restaurants and shops steps away from the BNSF Metra stop, and full-service public works, police and fire departments.

DESCRIPTION

The Village of Clarendon Hills is seeking highly qualified candidates for the full-time position of Senior Accountant within the Finance Department. This position performs advanced professional-level accounting and financial reporting functions in support of the Village’s financial operations, including general ledger management, payroll administration, benefits administration, audit coordination, and financial reporting.

The Senior Accountant serves as a key technical resource within the Finance Department, working closely with the Finance Director to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the Village’s financial records. This role provides exposure to senior-level financial operations and offers the opportunity to take on expanded responsibilities as part of the Finance Department’s long-term continuity and succession planning efforts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares and posts complex monthly journal entries to the general ledger, including interest allocations, recurring transfers, revenue recognition, and interfund activity

• Maintains schedules for state-shared revenues and prepares year-end accrual and adjusting entries

• Posts subsidiary ledger entries, closes monthly and annual financial periods, and records daily cash receipts

• Oversees payroll operations, including coordination of departmental payroll entries, processing payroll through Paylocity, preparation of payroll reports and remittances, and oversight of W-2 distribution

• Administers employee health, dental, and life insurance programs and serves as a primary point of contact for employee and retiree benefit inquiries

• Plays a key role in preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, including drafting the Management’s Discussion and Analysis, preparing audit schedules, and compiling the Statistical Section

• Serves as a primary point of contact during the annual audit, including preparation of audit schedules, coordination with external auditors, and resolution of audit inquiries

• Participates in financial system enhancements and ERP modernization efforts, including data validation, reporting optimization, and continuous process improvement initiatives

• Reviews accounting and financial documents to ensure accuracy, proper authorization, and compliance with applicable policies and regulations

• Maintains organized financial records in accordance with record retention requirements

• Participates in special projects and process improvements as assigned

• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and staff and contributes to a positive, professional, and effective workplace environment

 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in accounting with knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) Candidates must possess progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting or auditing, preferably in a municipal environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Advanced knowledge of general and fund accounting principles, including GAAP and GASB standards

• Ability to prepare and review complex journal entries, reconciliations, and financial schedules

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing

• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities and deadlines

• Ability to interpret and apply Village, State, and Federal policies, laws, and regulations

• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office software, particularly Excel

• Experience using enterprise financial, payroll, and accounting software systems

 WORK SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional additional hours as required.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

This is a full-time position classified at Pay Grade 11, with an annual salary range of $80,184 to $106,905, depending on qualifications and experience.

The Village offers a comprehensive benefits package, including participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, deferred compensation options, paid time off, and other Village benefits.