Village of Downers Grove, Accounting Specialist

The Village is accepting applications for an Accounting Specialist who accurately processes accounts payable and verifies compliance with all purchasing standards. This position oversees all aspects of the Food & Beverage Tax, including cash receipts, database maintenance, customer correspondence, and collections, under the guidance of the Finance Manager. In addition, the role provides backup customer support for the front desk counter and utility billing customers.

A successful candidate will be technologically savvy, an analytical thinker, and exemplify superior customer service skills.

• Processes all aspects of invoicing in the Village’s financial software for payment, including but not limited to reviewing support documentation, applying purchase order procedures, and properly filing all payment documentation
• Responsible for printing Village checks and non-negotiables, processing wire payments, and Electronic Funds Transfer in the financial software to prepare them for banking procedures
• Responsible for processing all aspects of the Food & Beverage tax, with a strong emphasis on collections, tracking, and following up on delinquent accounts, and researching new businesses. This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining the accuracy of the customer database, reviewing remittances for accuracy and compliance, processing receipts, and reconcilingthe database to the general ledger
• Provides customer support to Food & Beverage taxpayers, which includes answering all inquiries and questions about the tax
• Provides backup support for the Finance Department for cashiering at the Village front desk, and customer service for utility billing
• Assist with unclaimed property reporting and follow-up
• Other duties, as assigned

• Strong analytical skills are essential for performing numerical calculations to verify totals and balances. This includes expert knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and Google Suite applications (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
• Exceptional customer service skills with an emphasis on effective oral and written communication
• Ability to carry out instructions and multitask in a fast-paced environment, without a loss of detail, productivity, or quality of work.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments with minimal direction
• Ability to learn new software programs and quickly adapt tasks to changing environments

General office equipment and financial software

Education and Experience:

Associate’s Degree in accounting or finance preferred, plus one to three years of technical accounting experience, or any combination of education and experience which produces the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Previous experience in Accounts Payable is desirable.

The full salary range for this position is $49,640 – $68,254, with a starting maximum of $59,567. The starting salary is dependent on qualifications. The Village provides an excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). Review the Benefits Summary for detailed information

Interested applicants may apply online by visiting the “Job Openings” link on the Village’s website ners.us. Only online applications will be accepted, except for reasonable accommodations. Position open until filled.

The Village of Downers Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, or for assistance, please contact the Human Resources department at .