Accountant/Bookkeeper

Accountant / Bookkeeper

Regional Office of Education #47 | Sterling, Illinois | Full-time

Work Location: 2214 East 4th Street, Sterling IL, 61081 ROE #47 supports schools, educators, students, and families across Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties. As our programs have grown, so has the work behind them: our office now has approximately 100 employees and an annual budget of roughly $6 million.

We are looking for an accountant or experienced bookkeeper who enjoys keeping the details right, solving problems, and helping a team serve its community. This is an opportunity to take ownership of meaningful accounting work in an organization where your contributions will be noticed.

What you'll do:

• Maintain accurate financial records for multiple programs and funding sources.
• Process accounts payable and receivable, payments, deposits, and journal entries.
• Reconcile bank accounts, general ledger accounts, and grant expenditures.
• Prepare financial reports and help program staff understand their budgets.
• Support grant reporting, year-end close, and the annual audit.
• Help improve accounting processes as the office continues to grow.
• Work closely with the Regional Superintendent, program leaders, and the rest of the finance team.

What you bring:

• Experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or a closely related finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage several deadlines.
• Confidence with spreadsheets and accounting software.
• Sound judgment when handling confidential information.
• A helpful, collaborative approach to working with colleagues.

An accounting degree, public-sector or nonprofit experience, and familiarity with grant accounting are welcome, but a CPA license is not required. We encourage you to apply if your experience has prepared you to do this work, even if your background does not match every item listed.

Pay and benefits

Salary range: 45,000 to 85,000 annually based on experience and certifications

Benefits: IMRF position with available health insurance benefits

How to apply Send a résumé and brief letter describing your accounting or bookkeeping experience to Christopher Tennyson by October 9th. Please use "Accountant / Bookkeeper" in the subject line.

ROE #47 is an equal opportunity employer.