ACCOUNTANT I - TEMPORARY

Madison County Government; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison County Government in Edwardsville, IL is seeking a fiscal budgetary and accounting professional to support the Community Development Department. This full-time role assists the Fiscal Officer with complex budgeting, cash management, and regulatory compliance with State and Federal requirements.

The position handles ledgers, cash requests, and prepares financial reports; you will coordinate with external agencies and monitor grants, ensuring proper coding and timely processing of

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs department budgeting and related accounting per state and federal regs for Community Development Grant Programs.
• Monitors and maintains cash balances; requests cash and processes invoices within three days.
• Reviews ledgers, reconciles balances, and assists in HUD performance reporting.
• Responds to inquiries and provides information to external agencies and County staff.
• Monitors nonprofit contracts for ESG financial compliance.
• Keeps up-to-date with changes in state and federal requirements for compliance.
• Manages cash for Lead Based Paint program, codes invoices, ensures compliance with federal rules.
• Performs other duties as assigned within scope.

Skills

Accounting

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