JOB OVERVIEW:Imagine yourself as part of our Accounting Department, supporting the world of conservation in the parks and recreation field! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional with experience in accounts payable, payroll processing, cash receipts, and general bookkeeping to join our team. This is a great opportunity to apply your accounting skills in a dynamic and rewarding environment where your work helps keep our parks and programs running smoothly.What are we looking for? Someone with high school diploma/GED and a minimum of three (3) years of related experience or alternatively post-high school course work in bookkeeping or accounting with one (1) year of experience; however, equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is also considered. Prior experience using ADP or other payroll processing software is preferred.BENEFITS: As a full-time position, this position is provided with generous benefits including, but not limited to, insurance (medical, dental, vision, and life), holiday pay, paid time off, and IMRF pension.WAGE: $23.91-29.89 per hour (DOQ)QUESTIONS: call 815-451-8244.We are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and fairness in our workforce, culture, and programming so that our work reflects and celebrates the communities we serve. We strive for an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates diverse voices in service to conservation.Further, the McHenry County Conservation District (the "District") IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Employment with the District is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, age, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, marital status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or related medical conditions or any other legally protected status.Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/ interview process should notify the Human Resources Manager.We require applicants to have a current, valid driver's license and complete a pre-employment drug screening due to driving being essential to the job.Job Posted by ApplicantPro