Accountant

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join its Finance division as an Accountant. CMAP is a mission-driven agency serving 284 municipalities and seven counties across Northeastern Illinois, acting as the region’s comprehensive planning organization. As the region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization, CMAP manages a diverse portfolio of programs and projects supported by multiple funding sources and stakeholders.

This position is housed within CMAP’s Finance division and reports to the Accounting Principal. The accountant supports the organization’s financial integrity by ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant accounting operations. Responsibilities include accounts receivable, cash receipts processing, bank deposits, journal entries, monitoring project and grant activity, reconciliations, and supporting month-end close processes in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements. The role also provides opportunities to expand technical expertise through hands-on work with CMAP’s enterprise resource planning system, Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).

Collaboration and continuous improvement are central to this role. The accountant works closely with colleagues across CMAP departments and with external partners to support effective financial management, transparency, and compliance. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to process improvements, optimize ERP functionality, and strengthen financial controls in support of CMAP’s regional mission.

CMAP is seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative professional with a strong accounting foundation and a willingness to learn. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is preferred but not required. This role is ideal for someone eager to grow their technical skills while contributing to a mission-driven public-sector organization.

Education and Experience

CMAP is seeking an accounting professional with:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• A minimum of 2 years of directly applicable experience in the field

Hiring Range is $69, 769.35 - $85, 467.39

CMAP employees work a reduced work week of 37.5 hours and a flexible hybrid work schedule, with in-office work at CMAP’s Old Post Office location, 433 West Van Buren Street in Chicago, IL. This position is benefit eligible. To learn more about compensation and benefit offerings please visit our career page here:

All applicants will receive an acknowledgment that their application has been received. Those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted with further information.

CMAP is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will received consideration for employment 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.