Senior Accountant

WE ARE HIRING! Join our team and become our new full-time SENIOR ACCOUNTANT in the Finance Department. Reporting to the Assistant Finance Director and partnering with another Senior Accountant, this position plays a key management role in the processing of financial transactions, preparation of the annual financial audit, and supervisory oversight of front counter operations.

• Supervises front counter staff, identifies operating problems, and evaluates the quality and quantity of departmental production.
• Leads the migration of the manual ledger onto the Tyler/Munis system.
• Maintains the fixed asset ledger.
• Reconciles various escrow accounts and calculates deferred revenue.
• Prepares reports for the PACE bus initiative.
• Collaborates with auditors to conduct Police and Fire pension audits.
• Complies with all applicable Village ordinances, Federal, State, and County laws, and related accounting or reporting standards.

• 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 from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, or a substantially similar field with intermediate accounting coursework; a CPA certification and/or CPFO designation is also 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 is typically not higher than the midpoint and is 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.

It’s possible here. The Village of Niles strives to create a community and workplace where everyone feels welcomed. We care deeply about our residents and businesses, and we work hard on their behalf to keep making Niles better. Ready to join us?
APPLY NOW by downloading an application from the Village’s website and sending your application along with your resume in PDF format to  Applications are being accepted until Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

The Village of Niles is an Equal Opportunity Employer