Community Education Finance & Budget Lead

Hopkins-Public-Schools; Hillside (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopkins Public Schools is seeking an Accountant for the Community Education Department to manage budget development, financial planning, and reporting while ensuring GAAP compliance. The role requires performing general ledger activities, billing, accounts receivable/payable, and annual reporting, with cross‑functional support across payroll and business office functions.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with at least two years of public-sector accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a closely related subject required; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of professional accounting and budget management experience; experience with Community Education, public-sector, or school district accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Community Education budget development and financial planning.
• Prepare and present budget-versus-actual analyses to support department and district decision‑making.
• Reconcile monthly general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries; manage accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Assist with annual reporting, financial statements and year-end closing; provide payroll and other business office support as needed.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Organization & time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial software platforms

Job description

Hopkins Public Schools is seeking an Accountant for the Community Education Department to manage budget development, financial planning, and reporting while ensuring GAAP compliance. The role requires performing general ledger activities, billing, accounts receivable/payable, and annual reporting, with cross‑functional support across payroll and business office functions.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with at least two years of public-sector accounting