Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Are you a numbers-minded professional who enjoys leading a team and making a real impact behind the scenes? The McHenry County Conservation District is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee the District's accounting operations and ensure the integrity of its financial systems.

In this key leadership role, you'll manage all core accounting functions-including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, and financial reporting-while supervising a dedicated accounting team. Working closely with the Director of Administration and Finance, you'll help guide the District's fiscal operations and support its mission.

What are we looking for? A detail-oriented professional with strong experience in payroll, general ledger management, financial reporting systems (MSI preferred), and proven leadership skills. The ideal candidate will also have advanced knowledge of fund accounting principles and budget development practices. This position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and a minimum of seven (7) years' experience in governmental accounting, including three (3) years in a supervisory or management role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Closing date : Until Filled

Benefits : As a full-time position, this position is provided with generous benefits including, but not limited to, insurance (medical, dental, vision, and life), holiday pay, paid time off, and IMRF pension.

For more information, contact HR at 815-451-8244.

We are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and fairness in our workforce, culture, and programming so that our work reflects and celebrates the communities we serve. We strive for an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates diverse voices in service to conservation. Further, the McHenry County Conservation District (the "District") IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Employment with the District is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, age, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, marital status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or related medical conditions or any other legally protected status. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application / interview process should notify the Human Resources Manager. We require applicants to have a current, valid driver's license and complete a pre-employment drug screening due to driving being essential to the job.