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: www.cityofzion.com The completed physical application can be returned to the Human Resources Department in-person, or by email to [email protected]  

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