Public Sector Payroll & Accounting Specialist

Northbrook-Park-District; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Group life insurance

AFLAC indemnity plans

Defined pension IMRF

Deferred retirement 457 plan

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Sick days

Floating holidays

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Professional membership dues

Employee recreation benefits

Job summary

Northbrook Park District is seeking an Accountant to join our team and support financial operations in a busy parks environment. You will manage bi-weekly payroll, oversee accounts payable and vendor payments, and ensure accurate recording of transactions.

You will maintain time and attendance data, review wage deductions, prepare journal entries, and assist with audits and reporting under the supervision of the Business Manager. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with accounting/payroll coursework and experience.
• Two years’ accounting/bookkeeping and two years’ payroll processing experience.
• Attention to detail and accuracy; ability to maintain confidential records.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and basic accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Manage bi-weekly payroll and payroll reconciliation.
• Oversee accounts payable and vendor payments; maintain vendor records.
• Process journal entries and post to the general ledger.
• Assist with IMRF, 457 plans, and payroll tax reporting (941, W-2, 1099).
• Review cash sheets and reconcile against supporting systems.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

General ledger

Time and attendance

Vendor management

Financial software

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Payroll software

Job description

Northbrook Park District is seeking an Accountant to join our team and support financial operations in a busy parks environment. You will manage bi-weekly payroll, oversee accounts payable and vendor payments, and ensure accurate recording of transactions.

You will maintain time and attendance data, review wage deductions, prepare journal entries, and assist with audits and reporting under the supervision of the Business Manager. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.