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ACCOUNTANT II – DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION

THE DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING A SAFE, EFFICIENT AND INNOVATIVE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM TO ENHANCE MOBILITY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN LAKE COUNTY. IF YOU HAVE A BACKGROUND IN ACCOUNTING, LAKE COUNTY WANTS YOU!

THE POSITION

The Accountant II – Division of Transportation position is a professional position. The general function of the position is to provide assistance in a support role, assisting others in the preparation of financial statements and reports, processing and reviewing documents, and providing gathered information to appropriate personnel. The position may supervise subordinate accounting and clerical personnel and is under moderate supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Depending on the assignment, the incumbent may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties, and perform related duties as assigned:

1. Prepare, analyze and monitor financial reports, journal entries and account reconciliations.
2. Prepare budget journals and assists with budgeting tasks.
3. Develop and process financial information and data for internal and external audits.
4. Complete the quarterly reporting to the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA).
5. Process pay estimates and change orders.
6. Designs and implement workflows and procedures.
7. Update project files and prepares correspondence as needed within the department.
8. Verify and process accounts payable invoices and posting receivables codes to ensure they are accurate.
9. Prepare and submit requisitions and purchase orders as needed.
10. Process checks, deposits and withdrawals; balance accounts; handle distributions and resolve discrepancies in accounts for capital and bond funds.
11. Assist in the development of the revenue section for the divisions Capital Plan.
12. Assist in special division projects.
13. Train lesser experienced accounting staff.
14. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

OUR ORGANIZATION AND COMMUNITY

Lake County (pop. 696,535), located in northeastern Illinois along the shore of Lake Michigan and 30 miles north of Chicago, is a large, complex and professional organization consisting of more than 30 departments and divisions that provide services including law enforcement, water and sewerage treatment, public health, criminal justice, transportation, public works, land use planning, building inspections, and emergency management. Our work is accomplished through the collaborative efforts of approximately 2,600 employees, a $500 million budget, the leadership of an appointed County Administrator and the governance of a 21-member elected County Board which is led by a County Board Chair.

Lake County residents enjoy a tremendous quality of life that provides just the right balance between work and play from beautiful recreational areas and waterways, outstanding forest preserves, superb shopping experiences, and other entertainment venues to top notch schools, and global industry that help make its economy strong, Lake County promises the comforts of the suburbs with the pleasure of the city. To learn more about what makes Lake County special, visit www.visitlakecounty.org

COMPENSATION

Lake County is offering a competitive salary (hiring range is from $52,144 TO $66,918 +/- (K6) commensurate with experience) along with an excellent and comprehensive benefits package. We also offer flexible working hours, and a comprehensive wellness and training program.

Interested professionals are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter by April 30, 2021 here.

Visit our Prospective Employee page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County!   

To learn more about the department you will be working for, visit Division of Transportation. To learn more about other services Lake County provides and to see some of our employees in action, visit our website to view videos. 

If you need assistance writing your resume, we have some tools to help you at our Human Resources website.

Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

LAKE COUNTY IS COMMITTED TO BEING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE AND IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Required Skills

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal professional background and qualifications for the Accountant II include:

• Knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of accounting.
• Knowledge of cost accounting and auditing techniques.
• Knowledge in gathering, organizing, analyzing, examining, and evaluating data or information.
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply research methods and data analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations and court decisions applicable to accounting.
• Skill in problem-solving.
• Skill in time management and attention to detail
• Ability to provide information, guidance, or assistance to departments and vendors.
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentially handle information.
• Ability to successfully use County-specific technology and general office software.
• Ability to communicate clearly, logically, and persuasively both verbally and in writing; ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, correspondence and documents.
• Ability to use tools, or equipment requiring moderate instruction and experience such as computers, software programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, or custom applications, and office machines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers and staff, vendors, the public and others encountered in the course of work.

Required Experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Interested candidates should minimally possess the following education and experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university or the equivalent of four years college education with required completion of Accounting I and Accounting II coursework is preferred;
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of related accounting experience;
• Oracle Enterprise Accounting system experience a plus;
• Or any combination of education and experience that provides the candidates possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties prescribed to the position (above).

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal professional background and qualifications for the Accountant II include:

• Knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of accounting.
• Knowledge of cost accounting and auditing techniques.
• Knowledge in gathering, organizing, analyzing, examining, and evaluating data or information.
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply research methods and data analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations and court decisions applicable to accounting.
• Skill in problem-solving.
• Skill in time management and attention to detail
• Ability to provide information, guidance, or assistance to departments and vendors.
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentially handle information.
• Ability to successfully use County-specific technology and general office software.
• Ability to communicate clearly, logically, and persuasively both verbally and in writing; ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, correspondence and documents.
• Ability to use tools, or equipment requiring moderate instruction and experience such as computers, software programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, or custom applications, and office machines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers and staff, vendors, the public and others encountered in the course of work.