JOBS

The DuPage County Health Department is accepting applications for an Accountant position to support the Finance/Accounting Team, Department Leadership and Program Managers. This position will provide direct support to the Accounting Manager, perform a variety of general and grant accounting tasks, collaborate with the Finance/Accounting team and Managers responsible for internal and grant budgets. This position will report directly to the Accounting Manager. Salary range is $51,825 – $69,100. Benefits: Comprehensive training program (and we pay you for it!); 12 paid holidays; 3 weeks of paid leave (Vacation and Personal Days); 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave; Paid sick time; Health insurance; Pension-eligible position for a secure retirement; Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program; Tuition reimbursement and certification reimbursement.
Responsibilities:

• Maintains fiscal records through the application of professional accounting principles and methods.
• Maintains and reconciles funds allocated and disbursed .
• Performs grant accounting functions including billing, reconciliation, reporting and grant close outs.
• Reconciles cash balances for grants.
• Maintains fiscal records and documents for auditors.
• Verifies accuracy of computer reports.
• Maintains ledger.
• Establishes and maintains cost accounting systems.
• Performs high level analytical exercises.
• Provides fiscal support for all levels of the management team.
• Assists in preparation of the annual budget.
• Assists with the preparation of special accounting reports.
• Supports the month end close process.
• Aids in the preparation of various reports related to federal funding.
• Reconciles and prepares schedules in support of the annual audit.