Senior Accountant: GAAP, Reconciliations & Analytics

Lake County; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Comprehensive medical/health benefits

PTO/holiday pay

Job summary

Lake County is seeking an Accountant to join their Finance Department. In this role, you will conduct analyses, assist with audits, and ensure compliance with policies. You should hold a Bachelor’s degree related to finance or accounting and have 2-8 years of relevant experience.

The position offers hourly compensation ranging from $35 to $40 based on your experience, along with employee benefits such as a 401(k) plan and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.
• 2-8 years of related experience in accounting or finance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and fund accounting.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting functions in compliance with GAAP.
• Review financial performance and investigate variances.
• Prepare journal entries and manage accounts.

Skills

Knowledge of GAAP

Financial analysis

Financial software applications

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

2-8 years of accounting/finance experience

Tools

Oracle

Workday

Job description

Lake County is seeking an Accountant to join their Finance Department. In this role, you will conduct analyses, assist with audits, and ensure compliance with policies. You should hold a Bachelor’s degree related to finance or accounting and have 2-8 years of relevant experience.

The position offers hourly compensation ranging from $35 to $40 based on your experience, along with employee benefits such as a 401(k) plan and health coverage.