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Madison County Government

ACCOUNTANT I - TEMPORARY

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An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

$79,746 / year median in Illinois

-16% projected decline

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Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Assists Fiscal Officer in performing department budgetary functions and related accounting activities in conformance to State and Federal regulations for the County's Community Development Department.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
performs department budgetary functions and related accounting activities in conformance to State and Federal regulations for the County's Community Development Grant Programs monitors and maintains cash balances for Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Shelter Grant; requests cash when required; codes, records and processes cash invoices within a three-day deadline after receipt of funds; ensures and monitors compliance with federal regulations reviews general ledger reports and reconciles balances within project files; assists in preparing annual performance report to HUD receives and refers inquiries, researches and provides information to external agencies/personnel and County department/personnel monitors non-profit agencies under contract with ESG for financial compliance maintains knowledge of changes in State and Federal programmatic requirements to ensure compliance monitors and maintains cash balances for the Lead Based Paint Hazard Control Program, requests cash as required; codes, records and processes invoices; ensures and monitors compliance with federal regulations performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor's degree in accounting, two (2) years related work experience and a valid driver's license are required This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing the duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
Equal Opportunity Employer Closing Date:
9.16.2026 or Until Filled If you prefer to submit a paper application, please submit to: Stacey Pace at slpace@madisoncountyil.gov or by mail to Stacey Pace 157 N. Main St. Suite 312 Edwardsville, IL 62025 Visit http://www.co.madison.il.us/jobs for paper application and full posting. Internal Candidates should apply via Self-Service -> Company Information -> Job Opportunities

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance