Fiscal Assistant - Part Time | Village of Riverside

The Village of Riverside (pop. 8,900) is just 9 miles from downtown Chicago and is a National Historic Landmark Community designed by visionary landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. The Village is seeking qualified applicants to serve as the part-time Fiscal Assistant. The position reports to the Finance Director and is responsible for accounts payable, purchase order management, the parking sticker renewal process, completing entry-level financial procedures with cash handling and backing up the front counter personnel in receiving the public, answering the telephone.

A motivated customer-service focused individual that can manage multiple responsibilities, understand and communicate Village procedures and rules while being organized and accurate in their work would excel in this position. Accurate computer entry combined with calmness, keeping confidentiality and tact are required.

The successful individual will have a pleasant demeanor suited to working with the public and able to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines and completing tasks accurately.  

Minimum requirements:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.;              

• Two years’ work experience;                   

• Must be 18 years of age

• Experience with Microsoft Office and other computer applications;                       

• Ability to understand and follow fiscal policies and procedures;

• Ability to stay focused and meet deadlines;

• Ability to perform basic math accurately.

Preferred experience in:

• Finance or data entry                                 

• County or municipal work.

Hourly Pay range: $18.13 - $31.20 with expected starting rate of $25+/-. This position will work an estimated 20-25 hours per week.  The Village of Riverside offers a generous benefit plan for part-time positions participation in  the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension; paid vacation, personal, sick and holiday time.  Insurance is not offered to part-time employees.