Grants & Budget Accountant II

Lake County; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake County Government seeks an Accountant II within the Sheriff’s Office to manage financial data, ensure budget compliance, and monitor grants. Daily work includes deposits, reconciliations, and reporting, with emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality.

The role requires a Baccalaureate degree in accounting or equivalent, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with accounting software. Public sector experience is a plus; background screening applies.

Qualifications

• Requires strong Excel skills and ability to interpret data for reporting.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in accounting processes.
• Ability to prepare financial reports and journal entries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Manage all sheriff grants: federal, state, and private.
• Prepare budget journals and assist with budgeting tasks.
• Assist with preparation of the sheriff's annual budget.
• Manage numerous special revenue funds.
• Prepare deposits for asset seizure funds, monitor activity and submit annual reports.
• Maintain and reconcile procurement cards; reconcile and process accounts payable invoices.
• Prepare monthly invoices for policing contracts, special detail, false alarms, and evictions.
• Serve as backup for payroll specialists and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Data reporting

Education

Baccalaureate degree in accounting

Tools

Workday

Job description

Lake County Government seeks an Accountant II within the Sheriff’s Office to manage financial data, ensure budget compliance, and monitor grants. Daily work includes deposits, reconciliations, and reporting, with emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality.

The role requires a Baccalaureate degree in accounting or equivalent, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with accounting software. Public sector experience is a plus; background screening applies.