Morton Grove, IL – Accounting Clerk II

The Village is seeking an Accounting Clerk II to provide analytical and administrative support for the Finance Department including cash receipting, water billing, accounts receivable/payable, tracking of various taxes, customer service and other operational functions. The Accounting Clerk II also works closely with the Assistant Finance Director in the accomplishment of routine Finance Department tasks.

The Accounting Clerk II will, under the direction of the Finance Director:

Assist with various duties as assigned.
Perform operational duties including accounts payable, payroll, and special projects.
Perform front desk customer service functions including cashier duties and the processing and response to customer inquiries and complaints both in-person and via telephone.
Provide feedback to the Finance Director regarding department processes and tasks.
Requirements:
The successful candidate will have a minimum of a high school diploma and have experience in cashiering, balancing, and customer service or a related field. College degree preferred.  Prior municipal experience a plus.  The following knowledge, skills and abilities are required:

Excellent communication skills as well as strong mathematical and analytical capabilities, proficiency in Microsoft Office (emphasis on Excel) and Adobe operations as well as other Village software and customer service.  Fluency in English required.

Clear and professional writing skills and attention to detail
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgement
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of customer and employee information
Ability to effectively solve problems and to prioritize and multitask to meet objectives and established deadlines
Ability to develop functional skills related to utilizing other Village software specific to departments/tasks in which responsibilities lie. (i.e. Freedom of Information software, ticket & code enforcement software and other finance software).
Salary range $59,587 – $80,190 DOQ. IMRF pension and excellent benefit package included.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter. Applications accepted until position is filled.

Cover letters should be addressed to the attention of Hanna Sullivan, Finance Director.

Resumes and cover letters may be emailed to hr@mortongroveil.org (include “Accounting Clerk” in the subject line.

For more information, contact:

Vilayath Samdani
HR@mortongroveil.org
847-663-3005