Accounting Assistant | Village of Arlington Heights

About the Village of Arlington Heights

The Village of Arlington Heights, Illinois is a vibrant and thriving community located 25 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. The Village of Arlington Heights employs more than 450 people who provide excellent service to the residents of this community. Village employees in Public Works and Engineering, Police, Fire, Building & Life Safety, Finance, Human Resources, Planning and Community Development, IT, and more, are dedicated to serving the residents of Arlington Heights. 90% of Village residents recently rated the customer service they received from the Village of Arlington Heights as good or excellent (National Community Survey, 2023).

About the Position

The Village of Arlington Heights is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support the efficient operations of the Finance Department. With the goal of supporting the financial processes for the Village, the Accounting Assistant will perform a wide range of duties for the department.

The Accounting Assistant will be responsible for preparing daily journal vouchers and updating revenue spreadsheets. In addition, the Accounting Assistant will assist with daily cash balancing, prepare annual gas tax rebates, and support with audit preparation. The Accounting Assistant will assist with weekly payroll and act as back-up to the Payroll Coordinator, including tracking employee’s sick and vacation accruals.

The Accounting Assistant must have a solid understanding of the principles and practices of basic accounting and mathematical and statistical computations. This position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to maintain and prepare accurate records and financial reports, and skill in identifying errors.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate degree or two years of college coursework and two years of previous experience in a related role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the position.  Courses in accounting or a related field are preferred. Experience with governmental accounting and Tyler Munis financial software is preferred, but not required. 

The full salary range for this position is $67,238-$90,769, with an anticipated hiring range of $67,238-$71,000 depending on qualifications and experience. The Accounting Assistant will work a 37.5 hour work week and will be offered a diverse and competitive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid vacation, opportunities for professional development and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension plan.

If you are detail-oriented and ready to take the next step in your career, this might be the right new opportunity for you! For more information about the Village of Arlington Heights, please visit our website at www.vah.com or visit www.vah.com/careers to apply.

The Village of Arlington Heights is an equal opportunity employer and strives to be a welcoming and inclusive place for all, improving how we recruit, empower, and retain the most diverse and very best talent, ensuring careers in public service will continue to attract the brightest for coming generations.

Any offer of employment is conditional upon passing a background and pre-employment drug screen.