Account Technologist

CITY OF ZION; Zion (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

IMRF

Holiday pay

Sick leave

Vacation pay

Flexible benefits

Job summary

CITY OF ZION is seeking an Account Technologist in the Accounts and Finance Department. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role processes payables, maintains receivable records, and assists with utility billing for water, sewer, and garbage services.

The position offers benefits such as medical/dental/life insurance, IMRF, and paid holidays, sick, and vacation time. Strong customer service and Spanish language skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge/skills equivalent to 2 years of accounting/business college courses or 5 years accounting experience
• Familiarity with BS&A, MSI/Harris software and MS Office
• Public-sector/municipal office experience preferred
• Strong customer service and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable transactions
• Maintain accounts receivable records and reports
• Assist with utility billing for water, sewer, and garbage services
• Perform cash handling and receipting duties
• Prepare, analyze and interpret financial reports and records
• Perform filing and maintenance of accounting/financial records
• Respond to public inquiries professionally
• Other duties within Accounts & Finance Department as required

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Accounting courses (2 years)

Accounting experience (5 years)

Tools

BS&A

MSI/Harris

MS Office

Job description

Description

DEPARTMENT: Accounts and Finance Department

JOB TITLE: Account Technologist

HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

SALARY: Hourly Starting Wage: $23.08, this position is a member of the IUOE Local #150 Clerical

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process accounts payable transactions
• Maintain miscellaneous accounts receivable records and reports
• Assist with utility billing, including preparing bills and maintaining records for water, sewer, and garbage services
• Perform cash handling and receipting duties
• Prepare, analyze and interpret financial reports and records.
• Perform filing and maintenance of various accounting and financial records
• Respond to inquiries from the public in a professional and courteous manner
• Other duties within the Accounts & Finance Department as required

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance and Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), Tax Deferred Compensation Plan, Holiday, Sick, and Vacation Pay, and Flexible Benefit Programs. Successful candidates must complete and pass a background check and a drug screen.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and skills development equivalent to 2 years of college courses in accounting and/or Business or 5 years accounting experience or educational degree
• General office practices, data processing system, and accounting principles/techniques
• Prior experience in an office setting, preferably within a municipality or public-sector environment
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Knowledge of BS&A, MSI/Harris software, MS Office and ability to speak Spanish are strongly preferred