The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking a detail oriented and collaborative accounting professional to join its Finance division as an Accountant. Reporting to the Accounting Principal, this role supports CMAP’s financial integrity through accurate, timely, and compliant accounting operations. The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, excellent attention to detail, and an interest in growing technical skills within a mission-driven public sector organization.
Job Responsibilities
• Processes accounts receivable and cash receipts, prepares bank deposits, and ensures accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Prepares and posts journal entries and supports month end close activities in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitors project and grant activity to ensure compliance, appropriate billing, and accurate financial reporting.
• Performs reconciliations for assigned accounts and investigates variances; prepares adjusting entries as needed.
• Supports financial transparency and compliance by collaborating with departments across CMAP and engaging with external partners.
• Assists with maintaining financial data within CMAP’s enterprise resource planning system, Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), and participates in continuous improvement efforts.
• Contributes to process optimization, internal control enhancements, and improvements to ERP functionality.
About CMAP
CMAP serves 284 municipalities and seven counties across Northeastern Illinois as the region’s comprehensive planning organization and designated Metropolitan Planning Organization. The agency manages a diverse portfolio of projects funded by multiple sources and stakeholders, supporting long term regional planning and investment.
Required Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of directly applicable accounting experience.
Preferred Experience
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) is strongly preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new systems, improve processes, and collaborate across teams.
Hiring Range: $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: https://cmap.illinois.gov/about/careers/.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years of directly applicable accounting experience
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Ability to learn new systems, improve processes, and collaborate across teams
What We Do
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is a regional government planning agency that works on behalf of the 7 counties, 284 municipalities, and 8.6 million residents of northeastern Illinois. CMAP is the state-authorized regional planning agency and federally designated metropolitan planning organization (MPO). State law gives CMAP the responsibility to effectively address development and transportation challenges in northeastern Illinois through streamlined, consolidated regional planning and integrated plans for land use and transportation. As the MPO, CMAP is responsible for allocating federal transportation funds and managing the transportation planning process. CMAP conducts the transportation planning process in accordance with all applicable requirements.
Why Work With Us
Our mission To serve the people of the region by driving innovation, fostering shared action, and advancing toward a common vision. Our goals CMAP works toward achieving three goals: A transportation system that works better for everyone A robust and inclusive regional economy A region that takes action to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of cli
