Account Technologist

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.

Interested candidates must complete an application either online which can be found on the City of Zion website at: The completed physical application can be returned to the Human Resources Department in-person or by email to

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