Fiscal Assistant 1 | City of Wood Dale

The City of Wood Dale is seeking a full-time Fiscal Assistant I.  This position performs skilled and responsible administrative work that includes public contact, maintenance of customer records and general office functions to assist staff in the daily operation of the Finance Department.

 The following duties are typical for this position:

• Provide general assistance at the customer service counter in order to respond to visitors’ questions, inquiries, and complaints or direct them to appropriate City staff, as necessary
• Process utility bill payments
• Assist with other Fiscal Assistant(s) work, as needed
• Assist with the Utility Billing function and serve as the back-up
• Process miscellaneous payments. As necessary, issue receipts and remits to the appropriate party(s)
• Responsible for answering and accurately directing phone calls to appropriate party
• Balance cash register and prepare bank deposits
• Lead annual vehicle sticker program
• Update various Excel schedules as needed

Other duties may be required and assigned.  

Typical work hours are Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  

Work requires the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.  The successful candidate must also be well-organized, able to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced and time-sensitive environment and maintain a personable and positive attitude when working with the public.    

A high school diploma is required, and some relevant college-level coursework is desired. Proficiency with all Microsoft Office application: Word, Excel and Outlook is required. Experience working in a Finance department or comparable municipal government setting is preferred. Candidates must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License and must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.      

The starting salary is $53,223.  Competitive benefits include IMRF; paid vacation and sick leave accrual; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.  This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement. This position is open until filled with initial review of applications beginning July 7^th, 2023.