Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant, Finance Department

This full‑time position reports to the Assistant Finance Director and partners with a fellow Senior Accountant to manage financial transactions, prepare the annual financial audit, and supervise front‑counter operations.

• Reviews financial information, reconciles accounts, prepares or approves journal entries, and ensures the timeliness and accuracy of month‑end transactions.
• Assists with completion of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and prepares annual tax increment financing (TIF) reports for related agencies.
• Delivers key financial data to senior management and verifies deposit amounts against daily cash reports.

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a substantially similar field with intermediate accounting coursework; CPA certification and/or CPFO designation is preferred.
• Have three (3) or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience in a municipal environment with knowledge of fund accounting, internal control concepts, and GASB standards.
• Have experience supervising and managing staff.
• Possess knowledge of GAAP and intermediate experience with spreadsheets.
• Have experience with Tyler/Munis enterprise software or similar financial software.

• Hiring range for this position is $89,856 to $125,799 (starting salary typically not higher than the midpoint and dependent on qualifications).
• Typical hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Paid leave.
• Health insurance.
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) and 457b retirement plans.
• Niles Family Fitness Center membership and wellness program.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

Ready to join us? Applications are accepted until Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. by downloading an application from the Village’s website and sending your resume in PDF format to

The Village of Niles is an Equal Opportunity Employer.