Finance Clerk

DUPAGE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS - 4.5

Wheaton, IL Job Details Full-time $35.40 - $37.58 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Word Sage Microsoft Excel CPA Customer service Accounting software English Microsoft Office High school diploma or

GED GAAP

Contracts Payroll Computer skills Budgeting Grammar Experience Microsoft Outlook Calendar 2 years Entry level

Full Job Description Job Title:

FINANCE CLERK

(Full-Time) DuPage Public Safety Communications (DU-COMM) is a large consolidated public safety communications 9-1-1 center in Illinois, located in Wheaton, and currently serves forty-four (45) Police, Fire, and EMS member agencies and over 850,000 residents in DuPage county. DU-COMM processes almost 1 million phone calls each year and over 700,000 calls for service. Municipalities and fire districts work together to provide a high level of service to their citizens in public safety communications.

Position Summary:

The full-time Finance Clerk reports to the Finance Manager and is responsible for the processing of payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and financial reporting. All other duties as assigned. This is an in-person position. Hours are full-time, primarily weekdays 0800 to 1600.

Salary:

Starting Annual Pay:

$73,632 (see Public Act 97-609 Posting for salary range) Paid hourly, FLSA non-exempt

Annual COLA and Step Increases Benefits:

Employer-provided uniform tops and additional annual stipend Paid Time Off (PTO) 26 days each year, with bidding for guaranteed time off, and Extended Sick Leave (ESL) 6 days each year Overtime and Comp Time for non-exempt staff Group health insurance: BlueCross BlueShield HMO and PPO options with HSA employer contributions, Delta Dental HMO and PPO options, Prescription, and Vision coverage IMRF pension, retirement savings, disability, and life coverage Additional retirement savings options Employer-provided life insurance of $40,000 Supplemental life insurance for self and family Supplemental disability, accident, and cancer protection FSA pre-tax savings accounts for health care and dependent care expenses Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with wellness, personal, and family support Financial services, legal services, and identity protection plans

How To Apply:

Online application, including resume, must be completed to be considered for the position. A valid email address MUST be included on the Application as all hiring process communications will be handled via email. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. View further details including a link to the full job description of essential functions and requirements on DU-COMMs Careers site at: https://www.ducomm.org/careers/

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Must be of strong moral and ethical character.

Proficient in computer skills:

Microsoft Office:

Excel (spreadsheets), Word (word processing), and Outlook (calendar and email). Two (2) years of experience in payroll. Must have knowledge/experience in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Proficient in the English language including the proper usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar. Strong customer service/interpersonal skills with the ability to work one-on-one and in a group environment. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and follow-up.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two (2) years of experience in government or non-profit finance. Paycom Web Pay experience. Sage MIP Fund Accounting software experience. Experience with union contract interpretation, as relates to payroll. Certified Public Accountant. Experience with receptionist, clerical, or secretarial duties. Previous experience in a municipal or public safety environment. General finance experience including budgeting, financial reporting, and procurement.