Staff Accountant | City of Lake Forest

The City of Lake Forest is seeking a service-driven, detail-oriented, and collaborative Staff Accountant to join our dedicated Finance team. This is an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organization with a strong tradition of thoughtful planning and meaningful community involvement.

As a member of our team, you will work in a collaborative environment that values professionalism, integrity, excellence, and exceptional customer service. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring that Lake Forest continues to be a remarkable place to live, work, shop, dine, study, and enjoy life.

As a Staff Accountant, you will provide support to the Assistant Finance Director and entire Finance team by:

• Assisting with financial audits
• Completing schedules for the annual audits
• Completing schedules for the annual budget and provide support to other departments in the City
• Processing bi-weekly payrolls for both the City and Library, including transferring direct deposits and tax payments to the IRS and preparing annual W-2 ‘s
• Maintaining individual benefits for each employee
• Preparing monthly journal entries 
• Providing backup to the alternate Staff Accountant and other department positions as needed including the front counter customer service
• Assisting with special projects within the Finance department

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university with a major in accounting or related field
• 1-3 years’ experience in accounting, preferably municipal services
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Exceptional communication with residents and staff
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office products 
• Knowledge of BS&A Financial Software is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $77,193 to $101,407 DOQ
• Insurance: Medical (PPO/HMO), dental, vision
• Leave: 13 paid holidays, front-loaded vacation and sick time, parental leave
• Retirement: IMRF pension and 457(b)/Roth options
• Additional Benefits: Tuition reimbursement, EAP, legal/life protection, PSLF eligibility