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The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County provides opportunities for people to connect with nature. We offer to the public 60 forest preserves, 166 miles of trails, 47 miles of rivers and streams, and 6 nature and cultural centers. We have 6 million visitors each year.

The Districts mission is, to acquire and hold lands containing forests, prairies, wetlands and associated plant communities or lands capable of being restored to such natural conditions for the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora, fauna and scenic beauty for the education, pleasure and recreation of its citizens.

Job Summary

This position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting, accounting processes and procedures, and projects for the District. The role monitors financial operations, prepares financial statements and reports, coordinates and manages a significant portion of the annual audit(s), assists in budget development and management, and maintains cashflow and funding responsibilities. Additional responsibilities include supporting Finance Department staff with all accounting activities and operations in the accounting and banking systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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- - Prepare, reconcile, and review bank and ledger reconciliations, financial statements and reporting, capital assets and related depreciation, and journal entries for the District and its 501(3) organization.

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{=html} <!-- --> - - Foster a working environment that promotes safe work habits; Become familiar with and observe all applicable safety rules, policies, and work procedures; Follow all safety rules that pertain to the duties performed and support all aspects of the Districts safety and risk management program; Keep work area clean, orderly, and free of hazards; Immediately report all unsafe conditions and incidents.

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Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in government accounting, auditing, public accounting, financial analysis; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Public or Business Administrati n preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Public Finance Officer preferred.
• Experience with auditing procedures and practices.
• Ability to efficiently assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Demonstrated success while working independently and collaborating effectively across diverse teams.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to maintain complete, accurate, and organized records.
• Experience with MS Dynamics Great Plains, BS&A, or other Enterprise Resource Planning systems.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, spreadsheet software packages, and database software.

Schedule:Full Time.

Salary:\$79,331.20 91,977.60 per year.

Benefits:Medical (PPO and HMO plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account for Health and/or Dependent accounts., Wellness Screenings, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, 12 paid Holidays, 12 paid Vacatio