Accounting Specialist | Village of Burr Ridge

Accounting Specialist | Village of Burr Ridge, IL

The Village of Burr Ridge, IL is accepting applications for an Accounting Specialist within the Finance Department. Primary responsibility for this role is managing the Utility Billing function for the Village, both at the Village Hall and over the telephone. 

Key responsibilities include (but not limited to):

1. Analyze meter reads and reports relative to billing for over 4,400 utility billing accounts.
2. Provide meter read information to respective Sanitary Districts, and prepare invoices to bill the Districts for their reads.
3. Process payments from all sources:  manual payments received in the mail, drop box, front counter, electronic files from bank and online payment processor.
4. Maintain resident information on accounts, including name and/or billing address changes.
5. Process new resident registration forms.
6. Create and process Work Orders for final reads and various meter appointments.
7. Process final bills when residents move, including schedule a final meter read with Public Works, print and mail bills as well as provide updated information to the respective Sanitary District.
8. Process Reminder Notices, Shut Off Notices and Final Warning Notices for past due balances.
9. Coordinate disconnection of service with Public Works, for the Village as well as for the Sanitary Districts in accordance with Intergovernmental Agreements.
10. File liens with respective County on delinquent balances.
11. Monitor Accounts Receivable reports to collect final balances on closed accounts.
12. Balancing cash drawer and preparing daily bank deposit.
13. Assist with special projects for Finance Director, Assistant Finance Director and other Departments as needed.

 Position Qualifications

1. High School graduation or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalent.
2. Three years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education preferred.

 Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Skill in the use of a personal computer and network environment.  Proficient Microsoft Applications: Word and Excel, in addition to Adobe, BS&A Software System, and Laserfiche (document imaging system).
2. Proven communication skills in dealing with public, in person or over the telephone.

Starting Salary: $45,462  Excellent benefit package offered.