ACCOUNTANT I - TEMPORARY

Madison-County-Government; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison County Government in Edwardsville, IL seeks a full-time accountant to assist the Fiscal Officer with department budgetary functions and related accounting activities in compliance with State and Federal regulations for the Community Development Department.

The role includes monitoring cash balances for HUD-related grants, processing invoices within tight deadlines, and preparing annual performance reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• Two years related work experience required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• performs department budgetary functions and related accounting activities in conformance to State and Federal regulations for the County's Community Development Grant Programs
• monitors and maintains cash balances for Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Shelter Grant; requests cash when required; codes, records and processes cash invoices within a three-day deadline after receipt of funds; ensures and monitors compliance with federal regulations
• reviews general ledger reports and reconciles balances within project files; assists in preparing annual performance report to HUD
• receives and refers inquiries, researches and provides information to external agencies/personnel and County department/personnel
• monitors non-profit agencies under contract with ESG for financial compliance
• maintains knowledge of changes in State and Federal programmatic requirements to ensure compliance
• monitors and maintains cash balances for the Lead Based Paint Hazard Control Program, requests cash as required; codes, records and processes invoices; ensures and monitors compliance with federal regulations
• performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Skills

Budgeting

Accounting

Cash handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Job Location: Madison County Administration Building - Edwardsville, IL 62025

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $27.76 - $27.76 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: AFSCME

General Statement of Duties:

Assists Fiscal Officer in performing department budgetary functions and related accounting activities in conformance to State and Federal regulations for the County's Community Development Department.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• performs department budgetary functions and related accounting activities in conformance to State and Federal regulations for the County's Community Development Grant Programs
• monitors and maintains cash balances for Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Shelter Grant; requests cash when required; codes, records and processes cash invoices within a three-day deadline after receipt of funds; ensures and monitors compliance with federal regulations
• reviews general ledger reports and reconciles balances within project files; assists in preparing annual performance report to HUD
• receives and refers inquiries, researches and provides information to external agencies/personnel and County department/personnel
• monitors non-profit agencies under contract with ESG for financial compliance
• maintains knowledge of changes in State and Federal programmatic requirements to ensure compliance
• monitors and maintains cash balances for the Lead Based Paint Hazard Control Program, requests cash as required; codes, records and processes invoices; ensures and monitors compliance with federal regulations
• performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in accounting, two (2) years related work experience and a valid driver's license are required

Equal Opportunity Employer

Closing Date: 9.16.2026 or Until Filled