Accounting & Clerical Assistant: AP/AR Support

Libertyville; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance including medical, d 

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Personal days

Commuter benefits

Optional 457 plan

Job summary

The Village of Libertyville is seeking an Accounting Assistant I to perform routine financial, business and accounting office support for Village departments and the public. The role includes duties in accounts payable/receivable, customer service, and basic office tasks.

Required is a High School Diploma or GED and two years of clerical accounting experience; the position offers a competitive hiring range, benefits, and opportunities to support municipal operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of clerical accounting experience or equivalent.
• Ability to perform basic office support tasks.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a receptionist and/or first level customer assistant and/or answers the telephone; directs callers or takes messages.
• Accepts payments for water bills, Village stickers, parking tickets, etc.
• Files birth and death certificates for Lake County.
• Issue stickers and update vehicle information; enter payments for new stickers issued.
• Performs accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other support functions.
• Performs a variety of basic office tasks such as collating, mailing, filing, proofreading, and typing.

Skills

Receptionist experience

Customer service

Data entry

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Typing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Village of Libertyville is seeking an Accounting Assistant I to perform routine financial, business and accounting office support for Village departments and the public. The role includes duties in accounts payable/receivable, customer service, and basic office tasks.

Required is a High School Diploma or GED and two years of clerical accounting experience; the position offers a competitive hiring range, benefits, and opportunities to support municipal operations.