Accountant

Job overview

The Accountant is an onsite, full-time role in Sycamore, IL, with a salary range of $70,000–$85,000 per year. DeKalb County Government’s Finance Department supports county services through accurate, transparent, and well-controlled finances. The Accountant maintains assigned ledgers and funds, analyzes financial activity, and supports budgets, grants, and audits. The role works with the Comptroller, departments, auditors, and vendors to strengthen financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls.

What you'll do

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger and subsidiary accounts
• determine accounting treatment and prepare journal entries under GAAP and GASB
• monitor revenues and expenditures and prepare financial reports
• prepare grant reports and track spending
• develop budget analyses and forecasts
• maintain accounting policies and internal controls
• assist with biweekly payroll and payroll backup
• process liability-program claims.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

accountant

government accounting

fund accounting

general ledger

grant accounting

financial reporting

budget support

sycamore il

dekalb county

$70k–$85k per year

monday–friday

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• IMRF pension plan
• paid time off
• health insurance with employer paying 75% of premiums
• dental insurance with employer paying 75% of premiums
• vision insurance
• employer-paid life insurance
• wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.

Why this role

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule, with some extra hours during budget preparation and audit season; eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

About the employer

DeKalb County, Illinois is hiring for this role. Industry: Other General Government Support. Sector: 92.