Accounting Clerk
CFS
Lake VIlla, IL
Accounting Specialist
Onsite - 5 days in
$60,000–$65,000
Our client, the Village of Lake Villa, is a growing and forward-thinking municipal organization serving a vibrant lakefront community of 8,471 residents in northeastern Illinois. With a strong commitment to public service, financial sustainability, and strategic growth, the Village is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Specialist.
This position plays a vital role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the Village’s financial operations, supporting key initiatives such as capital planning, infrastructure reinvestment, and downtown redevelopment. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and committed to excellence in public-sector financial management.
Why work here as an Accounting Specialist
-Strong sense of community and public service-Stable municipal environment with long-term sustainability focus
-Competitive compensation and excellent benefits
-Participation in IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)
-Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance
-Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal leave
-Optional deferred compensation and supplemental life insurance
-Opportunity to contribute to meaningful community initiatives
Responsibilities for the Accounting Specialist
-Process accounts payable including invoice entry, coding, approvals, and payment preparation
-Maintain vendor records and prepare annual 1099 filings
-Prepare and post journal entries; assist with general ledger maintenance
-Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
-Maintain fixed asset and insurance property records
-Prepare bi-weekly Treasurer’s Reports and recurring financial reports
-Provide payroll support including compliance reporting and year-end W-2 processing
-Perform monthly benefits reconciliation (insurance, retirement, payroll deductions)
-Assist with onboarding and personnel file maintenance
-Prepare documentation and support annual audits
-Provide accounting and administrative support to the Finance Director and other departments
Experience for the Accounting Specialist
-Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
-1–3 years of accounting, payroll, or financial administration experience preferred
-Fund accounting experience preferred
-Strong knowledge of general accounting principles
-Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/financial systems
-Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
-Ability to work independently and manage recurring deadlines
-Strong written and verbal communication skills
-Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial and personnel information
-Municipal or public-sector experience preferred
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MaxSalary: USD65000
MinSalary: USD60000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.