Account Clerk (Full-Time, Non-Exempt)

Champaign County; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is looking for a detail-oriented accounting clerk to perform responsible accounting and clerical duties for an elected office holder or head of a department. The role requires accurate data entry, front-desk customer service, and daily cash handling with bank deposits.

Responsibilities include maintaining ledgers, reconciling bank statements, preparing reports, processing tax payments, and distributing funds to taxing districts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with bookkeeping courses and two years of responsible office experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of bookkeeping and routine accounting procedures.
• Ability to make and verify computations with accuracy; compile data and prepare routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Accurate data entry into the computer.
• Customer service at the front counter and on the phone.
• Balances cash drawer and prepares daily bank deposits.
• Balances and reconciles bank statements.
• Maintains statistical records and prepares periodic reports.
• Processes tax payments.
• Distributes funds to the taxing districts.
• Maintains ledgers and journals; posts debits and credits; records daily receipts with reports.

Skills

Bookkeeping basics

Accurate computations

Education

High School Diploma or GED with bookkeeping courses

Tools

Excel

1-2-3

Word

Job description

• Date Posted: 10/6/2026
• Date Available: 11/16/20262
• Closing Date: 11/03/2026

Department: Treasurer

Reports To: Treasurer or Chief Deputy

Employment Status: Bargaining Unit - AFSCME General Unit

SUMMARY

Performs responsible accounting and clerical duties and routine administrative functions for an Elected Office holder, the head of a department or a high-level administrator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include but are not limited to:

Accurate data entry into the computer.

Customer service at the front counter and on the phone.

Balances cash drawer and prepares daily bank deposits.

Balances and reconciles bank statements.

Maintains statistical records and prepares periodic reports.

Processes tax payments.

Distributes funds to the taxing districts.

Maintains general and subsidiary ledgers and journals; posts debits and credits; records daily receipts and balances with the computer reports; examines and records financial transactions.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with courses in bookkeeping with two years of responsible office experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Should have knowledge of the basic principles of bookkeeping and routine accounting procedures.

Need skills to make and verify computations with accuracy, to compile statistical data and prepare routine reports.

Skilled in the operation of an online personal computer and terminal, as well as computer spreadsheet software (i.e., Excel or 1-2-3 and Word).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and talk; or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The office conditions are usually normal.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Compensation

Pay Range: $19.48-$27.51 per hour

The County offers a competitive benefits package, which is outlined on Champaign County Employment page , including membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), optional 457 deferred compensation plans, and a comprehensive health insurance plan.

Questions should be directed to David Palmer by email .

Applicants should note this is a Bargaining Unit position under the Agreement set by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Union contract.