Finance Specialist

Summary
Are you a friendly, positive personality who loves to work with numbers and a collaborative team and community? If you answer yes, the West Chicago Park District is looking for you to join our team.
The Finance Specialist is a full-time 37.50 hours per week non-exempt position reporting to the Superintendent of Finance. This position is responsible for various accounting and fiscal-related tasks contributing to the West Chicago Park District smooth operation.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate should have graduated from a college with an Associate Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. The individual should have at least three years of prior experience in governmental accounting and have a sound understanding of computer operations; must have a valid Illinois driver’s license. Prior Park District and /or payroll processing experience with Paylocity helpful.

Summary of Duties
The Finance Specialist will perform various accounting and finance-related duties to include Accounts Payable, General Ledger entries, revenue uploads, bank runs, provides backup to the payroll functions, reporting, assist with annual audit, assist with staff and vendor inquiries.

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To apply please complete a job Application from our website https://www.we-goparks.org/employment and forward it along with resume and cover letter to: gminchev@we-goparks.org. Please, include Finance Specialist on the subject line.

We offer a generous benefits package including vacation, sick, and personal days, as well as health, dental, vision and prescription benefits, life insurance coverage, deferred compensation, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

West Chicago Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job details

$23.00 - $25.00/hourly DOQ
Open Until Filled
West Chicago Park District
Gergana Minchev
630-231-9474
gminchev@we-goparks.org