Fiscal Assistant | Village of Western Springs

The Village of Western Springs is accepting applications to fill a full-time Fiscal Assistant position in the Finance Department. 

Key Responsibilities 

The position of Fiscal Assistant is responsible for clerical assistance to the Finance Department and Administrative Services Department and daily work is varied, complex, and involves customer service responsibilities as well as research, analysis, and report generation. The incumbent will prepare the department’s water billing invoices for payment, oversee the data collected by Water Meter Readers, respond to inquiries related to water billing and other financial services, provide general clerical support to the Finance and Administration Departments, and serve as recording secretary for the departments committee as needed. The incumbent will maintain accurate records to ensure accurate proper record-keeping, billing, and preparation of work orders related to water issues or concerns. The incumbent is cross-trained and assists in responding to citizens who call or appear in-person to the Village Hall main desk as back-up to the receptionist as needed. 

 The successful candidate must hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Two or more years of clerical experience in an office setting with emphasis on billing or financial services preferred or the equivalent level of training that demonstrates proficiency and familiarity with billing and file administration. Experience in the area of customer service and proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook; knowledge of Tyler Munis software a plus. 

Salary and Benefit Information 

This is a full-time, 37.5 hour per week position with an excellent benefit package, including health, dental and life insurance, IMRF pension, vacation time, paid holidays and sick days. The position has a starting hourly rate of $24.00/hour DOQ.