District Finance Lead: Accounting, Payroll & Audit

Addison Park District; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 days of paid vacation time annually

12 days of paid sick time annually

3 paid personal days per year

9 paid holidays per year

Pension plan through IMRF

Public service loan forgivenessProgram

Job summary

Addison Park District is seeking a Business Accountant to oversee day-to-day accounting, maintain the general ledger, and lead month-end and year-end closes. The role requires strong payroll, reconciliation, and reporting skills to ensure financial integrity and support audits.

You will work under the Superintendent of HR & Business Services and coordinate with the Accounting Assistant on routine transactions, vendor payments, and compliance requirements within a public-sector environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of satisfactory accounting experience.
• Experience with month-end closing, GL maintenance, journal entries, reconciliations, and payroll accounting.
• Proficiency in Excel and enterprise financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and annual close processes, including accruals and adjusting entries.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and post routine and non-routine journal entries.
• Reconcile balance sheets, payroll, liabilities, and bank accounts.
• Prepare timely financial reports, analyses, and audit schedules.
• Oversee Accounts Payable, payroll, and vendor processing with the Accounting Assistant.
• Support annual audit activities and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Month-end close

General ledger maintenance

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Payroll accounting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Tyler Incode ERP 10

BS&A Financial Management

Paycom

RecTrac

CardConnect

Job description

Addison Park District is seeking a Business Accountant to oversee day-to-day accounting, maintain the general ledger, and lead month-end and year-end closes. The role requires strong payroll, reconciliation, and reporting skills to ensure financial integrity and support audits.

You will work under the Superintendent of HR & Business Services and coordinate with the Accounting Assistant on routine transactions, vendor payments, and compliance requirements within a public-sector environment.