Account Technologist

Paylocity; Zion (IL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

IMRF

Holiday Pay

Vacation Pay

Flexible Benefit Programs

Job summary

Paylocity is seeking an Account Technologist in Illinois to support the Accounts and Finance Department. This role will handle accounts payable, maintain AR records, assist with utility billing for water/sewer/garbage, perform cash handling and prepare financial reports.

Hours are Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The starting hourly wage is $23.08, with preferred experience in BS&A, MSI/Harris, and MS Office; Spanish language ability is a plus.

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

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

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Customer service

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Education

2 years college accounting or 5 years accounting experience

Tools

BS&A

MSI/Harris software

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