Fiscal Assistant Accounts Payable | Village of Clarendon Hills

The Village of Clarendon Hills (pop 8.900) is seeking to fill the position of Fiscal Assistant. Under the direction of the Director of Finance, this postiion assists in the day to day functioning of the Finance Department. Work involves responsibility for accounts payable, accounts recivable, and other complex finance record keeping. 

Primary duties include processing accounts payable invoices, including working with Departments to receive, input and code invoices and distribution of payments to vendors on a bimonthly basis.  This position will also need to cross train for front desk duties which include accepting payments for water bills, licenses, building permits and answering the telephone. In addition, this position will assist with the annual audit process, prepare financial reconciliations and special projects. 

Qualifications

· Graduation from high school (or GED) supplemented by college courses in accounting and office practices. Associate's   degree preferred;

· Experienced in governmental accounting work, preferably at the municipal level;

· Excellent analytical, organizational skills and attention to detail; Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines;

· Excellent customer service skills; Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public and coworkers;

· Well developed skills in the use of computers, including Microsoft Office and financial software.