Accountant

Wheeling; Wheeling, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Village of Wheeling is seeking an Accountant with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and 1-3 years of professional accounting experience. Responsibilities include reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting support, and audit preparation for municipal operations.

The role reports to the Deputy Finance Director and collaborates with the Senior Accountant. Competitive benefits are offered, with a hiring range of $88,785–$125,282 full salary range.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• 1-3 years of professional accounting experience, which may include budgeting, purchasing, or risk management.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly reconciliation of investment transactions, including purchases, sales, and interest.
• Reconcile daily cash, credit card, and ACH transactions to the General Ledger.
• Reconcile and prepare revenue receipt schedules for major revenue sources, including taxes, utilities, and other Village revenues.
• Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including preparing adjusting journal entries for discrepancies.
• Reconcile and record accounting activity for the Police and Fire Pension Funds, including related journal entries and financial reporting.
• Prepare the Annual Treasurer’s Report and reconcile monthly legal bills.
• Prepare and record monthly journal entries and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Assist with annual audit preparation, including work papers, supporting schedules, and fixed asset records.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and administration, including budget materials, meetings, public notices, and distribution of final budgets.
• Support risk management and Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) reporting, as well as preparation, attendance, and minutes for annual Joint Review Board meetings.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

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The position reports to the Deputy Finance Director and works alongside a Senior Accountant.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform monthly reconciliation of investment transactions, including purchases, sales, and interest.
• Reconcile daily cash, credit card, and ACH transactions to the General Ledger, including front counter, lockbox, and online payments.
• Reconcile and prepare revenue receipt schedules for major revenue sources, including taxes, utilities, and other Village revenues.
• Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including preparing adjusting journal entries for discrepancies.
• Reconcile and record accounting activity for the Police and Fire Pension Funds, including related journal entries and financial reporting.
• Prepare the Annual Treasurer’s Report and reconcile monthly legal bills.
• Prepare and record monthly journal entries and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Assist with annual audit preparation, including work papers, supporting schedules, and fixed asset records.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and administration, including budget materials, meetings, public notices, and distribution of final budgets.
• Support risk management and Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) reporting, as well as preparation, attendance, and minutes for annual Joint Review Board meetings.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, plus a minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of professional accounting experience, which may include experience in budgeting, purchasing, or risk management; or any combination of relevant education and experience deemed sufficient by the Village Manager.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Municipal or other governmental accounting experience, and experience maintaining financial records within an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Governmental accounting experience is preferred but is not required. Candidates from public accounting and private sector backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The hiring range for this position is $88,785 to $105,381, depending on qualifications and experience, within a full salary range of $88,785 to $125,282.

• medical, dental, and life insurance
• medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• vacation, personal, holiday, and sick time

APPLICATION PROCESS

First review of applications will begin October 13, 2026 . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis thereafter, and the position will remain open until filled. All applicants will receive a response regarding the status of their application.

Questions regarding the position or the recruitment process may be directed to the Human Resources Department at [e-mail] .

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.