Elk Grove Park District · 4 weeks ago
Finance Manager - Full Time Exempt
Elk Grove Village, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$66K/yr - $76K/yrElk Grove Park District is seeking a Finance Manager to maintain the overall management and integrity of the district's financial reporting system. The role involves preparing accurate financial reports, assisting in audits, and supervising finance staff while ensuring compliance with budgetary allocations.
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Responsibilities
Assist in preparing and managing yearly operational budget and monitors compliance with expenditure allocations throughout the year
Assist in the annual audit including performing reconciliation of key balance sheet and income statement accounts, providing auditors with required worksheets or spreadsheets upon request
Reconcile district’s bank statements / registration system receivables and accounts on a monthly basis. Perform monthly closing of all funds
Oversee P-Card purchasing system including adding/deleting users and monitoring purchases
Process monthly EFT and ACH billings
Prepare and disseminate monthly athletic program statements and act as financial liaison with advisory board members
Prepare and enter journal entries
Assign, review, and evaluate the work of accounting support positions processing payments to vendors, issuing refunds, reconciling cash receipts and accounts receivable
Develop standardized (and facility specific, if applicable) closing procedures to be used by all front line staff
At the beginning of each season, train all front line staff and facility supervisors on closing and cash handling procedures, change safe codes, and provide starting cash for facilities
Maintain and update procedures manual for the Finance Manager and financial support positions
Prepare and process monthly sales tax returns and annual Motor Fuel Tax Refund
Submit annual unclaimed property report
File for annual liquor licenses
Oversee and manage the Courier Services including mail and deliveries
Develop computer skills necessary to become proficient in all aspects of our Financial software
Assist coordinators/department heads with any questions pertaining to monthly statements
Performs the job safely and in compliance with district policies, procedures, work and safety rules
Be familiar with the safe operation of any equipment necessary in accomplishing required tasks
Assist Registrar with accounting issues
Perform projects as designated by the Director of Business Services
Issue starting cash, reimburse petty cash, fill currency and coin requests
Become cross-trained in payables to fill in during any absences
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Maintain overall management and integrity of the district's financial reporting system
Prepare and maintain accurate records and financial reports
Develop recommendations for processes and procedures
Perform routine and complex accounting functions
Supervise and support Finance staff
Assist in annual audit by providing reconciled reports and supporting worksheets
Coordinate and perform multiple activities efficiently and within the parameters established by the Director of Business Services
Act as liaison with other departments relating to financial record keeping and cash handling processes
Assist in preparing and managing yearly operational budget and monitors compliance with expenditure allocations throughout the year
Assist in the annual audit including performing reconciliation of key balance sheet and income statement accounts
Provide auditors with required worksheets or spreadsheets upon request
Reconcile district's bank statements / registration system receivables and accounts on a monthly basis
Perform monthly closing of all funds
Oversee P-Card purchasing system including adding/deleting users and monitoring purchases
Process monthly EFT and ACH billings
Prepare and disseminate monthly athletic program statements
Act as financial liaison with advisory board members
Prepare and enter journal entries
Assign, review, and evaluate the work of accounting support positions processing payments to vendors, issuing refunds, reconciling cash receipts and accounts receivable
Develop standardized (and facility specific, if applicable) closing procedures to be used by all front line staff
Train all front line staff and facility supervisors on closing and cash handling procedures
Change safe codes and provide starting cash for facilities
Maintain and update procedures manual for the Finance Manager and financial support positions
Prepare and process monthly sales tax returns and annual Motor Fuel Tax Refund
Submit annual unclaimed property report
File for annual liquor licenses
Oversee and manage the Courier Services including mail and deliveries
Develop computer skills necessary to become proficient in all aspects of our Financial software
Assist coordinators/department heads with any questions pertaining to monthly statements
Perform the job safely and in compliance with district policies, procedures, work and safety rules
Be familiar with the safe operation of any equipment necessary in accomplishing required tasks
Skill and knowledge in computer programs/district software
Perform intermediate/advanced level data entry functions
Bookkeeping and organization skills are essential
Patience and the ability to train others
Good knowledge of pertinent safety precautions
Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
Preferred
Experience in the municipal accounting field
Company
Elk Grove Park District
Elk Grove Park District provides parks and recreational opportunities.
Founded in 1966
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2023-04-08
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