Account Technologist

Description Department

Accounts and Finance Department

Account Technologist

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (lunch 12:00-1:00pm)

Hourly Starting Wage: $23.08, this position is a member of the IUOE Local #150 Clerical

• Knowledge and skills development equivalent to 2 years of college courses in Accounting and/or Business or 5 years Accounting experience or educational degree
• General office practices, data processing system, and accounting principles/techniques.
• Prior experience in an office setting, preferably within a municipality or public-sector environment
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Knowledge of MSI/Harris software, MS Office and ability to speak Spanish are strongly preferred

• Process accounts payable transactions
• Maintain miscellaneous accounts receivable records and reports
• Assist with utility billing, including preparing bills and maintaining records for water, sewer, and garbage services.
• Perform cash handling and receipting duties
• Prepare, analyze and interpret financial reports and records.
• Perform filing and maintenance of various accounting and financial records
• Respond to inquiries from the public in a professional and courteous manner
• Other duties within the Accounts & Finance Department as required

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance (paid by the City) and Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), Tax Deferred Compensation Plan and Flexible Benefit Programs.

Successful candidates must complete and pass a background check, a pre-employment physical, and a drug screen