DEPARTMENT: Accounts and Finance Department

JOB TITLE: Account Technologist

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

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

· 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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· 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

BENEFITS:

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