Accountant

City of St. Charles; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Prescription coverage

Vision insurance

Wellness incentives

Life insurance

Pension plan

Retirement savings options

Professional development

Job summary

The City of St. Charles is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join the Finance Department. This role supports auditing, budgeting, reconciliations, and payroll processes to ensure smooth financial operations for municipal services.

You will work with the Finance Director and Sr. Accountant on special projects and help maintain accounting systems, journal entries and month-end close, with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• Three years’ accounting and/or auditing experience.
• Experience with government accounting and GASB standards preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll computations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook and enterprise financial systems.
• Background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Audit, budget, control functions, reconciliation and payroll support for the department.
• Collaborate with the Finance Director and Sr. Accountant on special projects.
• Maintain Treasury Management and capital asset accounting systems.
• Prepare journal entries and assist month-end close and balance sheet maintenance.
• Assist with annual and long-term budget preparation and payroll filings.

Skills

Auditing

Budgeting

Reconciliations

Payroll knowledge

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Enterprise financial systems

Job description

Looking to progress into the world of municipal finance? The City of St. Charles has an opportunity for you! Currently seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join our Finance Department. We provide a supportive work environment that encourages learning and professional growth. To see what it is like to work for us, check out our YouTube Channel.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for a variety of accounting tasks, including auditing, budgeting, control functions, reconciliations, payroll support and other general accounting functions which aid and support the department.
• Work closely with the Finance Director, Deputy Finance Director, and Sr. Accountant on special projects and ensure the smooth functioning of financial systems.
• Maintain Treasury Management, capital assets and other internal service accounting systems.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close, bank reconciliations and balance sheet maintenance.
• Assist with annual and long-term budget preparation and document development.
• Assist with preparation of quarterly and annual payroll filings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required.
• Three years’ accounting and/or auditing experience involving the regular use of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with accounting and financial reporting for government and knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards for governmental accounting strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll computations and concepts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to provide superior customer service.
• Detail-oriented with developed analytical skills.
• Proficiency with software programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook and enterprise financial and accounting systems.
• If selected, successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen are required.

Why You’ll Enjoy Working Here

• The salary range is $81,004.97 – $113,406.96 with starting pay commensurate with experience.
• Competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, prescription, vision, wellness incentives, life insurance, retirement pension plan with Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, retirement savings options, opportunities for professional development and much more!

no later than August 31, 2026.

The City of St. Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer.