Accounting Manager

Village of Elk Grove•Elk Grove Village, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Village of Elk Grove's Finance Department is seeking an innovative, visionary leader with hands-on experience as their next Accounting Manager. This full-time, management-exempt position, under the direction of the Director of Finance and Deputy Director of Finance, is responsible for assisting with the management and oversight of daily finance operations, including accounting systems and supervision of finance staff, and for performing various accounting and finance tasks. The Finance Department is dedicated to providing exceptional government financial management, fiscal oversight, and financial management of the Village, including revenue collection, disbursement of funds, cash management and investments, risk management, budgeting, and debt administration.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university is required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, and ERP system is required.
Strong attention to detail, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to establish effective working relationships with other operating departments, Village staff and public.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of three (3) years of accounting experience is preferred.
Municipal government and supervisory experience preferred.
A Certified Public Accountant is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages the monthly and year-end close processes, including the review and preparation of month-end journal entries, bank reconciliations and financial reports.
Assists in the design, preparation, and maintenance of account ledgers, financial reports and records.
Ensures compliance with accounting standards, Village policies, and established internal controls; monitors and evaluates financial processes to safeguard assets and maintain accurate financial records (segregation of duties, timely account reconciliations, etc.).
Coordinates and manages annual audit process, including the preparation and review of audit workpapers, schedules, and supporting documentation, and serves as the primary liaison to external auditors.
Prepares and assists with the periodic financial reports and major financial documents, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Annual Budget, Capital Improvement Plan, and other required regulatory filings.
Provides oversight and direction for the review and approval of purchase orders, budget transfers, and purchasing card transactions, ensuring compliance with Village policies, budget appropriations, accounting standards, and internal control requirements.
Assists in managing and overseeing the daily operations of the Finance Department operations.
Directly or indirectly supervises finance clerk positions, including scheduling work, providing training and coaching, conducting performance evaluations, and addressing personnel matters.
Performs special projects, as assigned by the Director of Finance and Deputy Director of Finance.