Payroll Accountant | Village of Lake Zurich

Are you a numbers whiz with a passion for precision? Want to work in a community-driven environment where your contributions make a real difference? The Village of Lake Zurich is looking for our next Payroll Accountant — and we’d love to meet you!

This opening comes as we honor the retirement of a long-serving team member, so we’re searching for someone who’s ready to step into a vital role in our Finance Department.

Your Day-to-Day

You'll be the go-to expert for all things payroll! Expect to:

• Manage outsourced bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees
• Reconcile vendor accounts with accuracy
• Collect, review, and calculate timesheets
• Handle deductions, taxes, and payroll compliance
• Ensure account funding availability
• Support audits and generate financial reports
• Post expenditures to general ledger
• Reconcile ambulance billing with services
• Collaborate with departments at all levels

Outstanding Benefits

• IMRF Pension
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 457 Retirement Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, Personal Days

Why Lake Zurich?

We’re more than just a beautiful town with a lake — we’re a team that values community, accountability, and service. Join us and be part of something meaningful.

Qualifications

To thrive here, you’ll need:

• A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Experience in governmental or nonprofit accounting and auditing
• CPA or CPFO? Awesome — but not required

Salary Range:

$60,775 – $80,000 (commensurate with experience)