Senior Accountant

Position Type:

Non-Certified Support

8/11/2026

Administration
- Finance

ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205

Senior Accountant
- Grants

$64,069-$91,042. This salary range reflects full-time, 12-month assignments. Salary offers for part-time roles or assignments of less than 12 months will be prorated based on the assignment scope and duration.

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Paid Sick and Personal time
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) or Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Optional 403(b) plan

Employee assistance program (EAP)

08/10/2026

Exempt

The Senior Accountant
- Grants supports District Management by providing accounting/technical support to District management, participates in the month end close process, and monitors monthly financial transactions.

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• Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives, and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan.
• Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Creates month-end journal entries, gathering appropriate data and performing any required calculations.
• Analyzes general ledger accounts for trends, inconsistencies, and accuracy.
• Reconciles balance sheet accounts as needed.
• Participates in year-end closing and audit activities, monthly budget-to-actual analyses, preparation of current-year forecasts, and completion of required schedules for both the District's financial close and SEFA compliance under Uniform Guidance.
• Ensures that all grant actions are in concert with Board policies, the mission statement, and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan.
• Monitor grant budgets for all assigned state, federal, and local programs.
• Prepares grant expenditure reports, Medicaid Outreach and Cost Settlement reports, Out-of-District Special Education tuition billing, ISBE transportation claims, and GATA-compliant year-end financial reports in accordance with all state, federal, and agency requirements.
• Compiles necessary data and prepares the mandated Excess Cost report for ISBE.
• Serves as the fiscal liaison to the Special Education (SPED) department, utilizing specialized knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) grant to provide financial guidance and ensure compliance.
• Works closely with the Early Childhood (EC) department to provide fiscal support for Pre-School Grant applications, budget modifications, and financial reporting.
• Creates grant-related month-end journal entries, gathering appropriate data and performing required compliance allocations.
• Analyzes grant general ledger accounts for trends, budget inconsistencies, unallowable expenses, and reporting accuracy.
• Reconciles grant receivable and deferred revenue balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Assists with the preparation of work papers for monthly financial statements and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Investigate, recommend, and implement innovative, more efficient ways to accomplish accounting and financial activities within the District.

Bachelor's degree in accounting required. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in governmental fund accounting, public school district finance or complex state and federal grant administration preferred.