Accountant

Salary : $51,825.00 - $69,100.00 Annually
Location : 111 N. County Farm Road- Wheaton, IL
Job Type: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 25-01184
Service Unit: Finance: Accounting and Billing
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 11:59 AM Central


Description
Are you an accountant who has a love for accounting and a passion for helping those in your community?

The DuPage County Health Department is seeking an Accountant who brings strong technical expertise along with a commitment to supporting programs that make a meaningful impact in DuPage County. This role will focus on grants and will touch all facets of accounting - including budgeting, reconciliation, audit, and contract review.

In this position, you will support the Finance/Accounting Team, Department Leadership, and Program Managers while contributing to work that directly benefits the residents we serve

This position works out of our Wheaton location, and is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) benefited position . The regular schedule for this position includes working from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM Monday through Friday.
Responsibilities
• Maintains fiscal records using professional accounting principles and methods
• Maintains and reconciles funds allocated and disbursed
• Performs grant accounting functions, including billing, reconciliation, reporting, and grant closeouts
• Reconciles cash balances for grants
• Maintains fiscal records and documentation for auditors
• Verifies accuracy of system-generated reports
• Maintains key general ledger metrics for grant activity
• Establishes and maintains cost accounting systems
• Conducts high-level analytical work
• Provides fiscal support to management at all levels
• Assists in preparation of the annual budget
• Assists with ad hoc accounting reports
• Supports the month-end close process
• Aids in preparation of various federal and state funding reports
• Prepares reconciliations and schedules for the annual audit
• Participates in emergency response activities as assigned

Requirements
Completion of a bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance; or an Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered for preferred qualifications. Preferred experience in government accounting
DuPage County Health Department is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Supplemental Information
What You Will Bring
• A four-year degree in Accounting and/or Finance
• A strong aptitude for Excel and comfort working with data
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to work effectively across teams

What We Will Bring
• A 37.5-hour workweek that supports work - life balance
• A comprehensive DuPage County benefits package, including holidays, vacation, sick time, pension eligibility, and PSLF participation
• A dynamic, supportive team culture that values collaboration, positivity, and continuous improvement

Benefits
This position offers a comprehensive DuPage County benefit package, including:
• 12 paid holidays
• 3 weeks of paid vacation per year
• Paid sick time
• Pension eligibility
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
DuPage County Health Department offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Please visit on our Careers Page for more information.

Benefits for Employees
Employees of the DuPage County Health Department may select from a variety of benefits to meet their needs.
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits.

Health Department benefits are administered through the DuPage County Government Human Resources Office. Detailed descriptions and premium rates of these plans are available at


Medical Insurance
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is our current health insurance provider. Full-Time Health Department employees may select from four medical insurance options: three preferred provider organization (PPO) plans and one health maintenance organization (HMO) plan. You may speak to a doctor anytime through the Teledoc program, which provides access to U.S. board-certified doctors through the convenience of phone or video consults.
Plan participants are also eligible for a variety of added discounts on gym memberships and other health-related products and services. They also have access to the Well on Target program, which provides a convenient, secure website with personalized tools and resources such as health coaching, health assessments, and digital tools to track health information important to you.

Vision Discounts & Insurance
A vision care discount program is available as part of the medical insurance plans. Comprehensive vision insurance is also available.

Prescription Plans
Prescription coverage is available with all medical plans and includes the convenience of a mail-order option. Staff may also use the on-site pharmacy at the Central Public Health Center located in Wheaton.

Dental Insurance
The Delta Dental PPO program allows you to visit any dentist you wish.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts allow you to set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay expenses such as those not covered by medical or dental insurance, or day-care costs.

Life Insurance
All full-time employees are provided a $25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee. Supplemental coverage is available for the employee, their spouse, and their children.

Disability Insurance
Employees may elect additional accident and critical illness disability benefits.
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Rate your proficiency using computers and electronic communications. Would you say you are knowledgeable, proficient or advanced?
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Do you have five to eight years of accounting experience, including experience in government accounting? (or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

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