Open Positions
Accounting Assistant
The Village of North Aurora, Illinois (population 17,441) located in Kane County is seeking qualified applicants for the part-time position of Accounting Assistant in the Finance Department. This position is budgeted for approximately twenty-four to twenty-eight (24-28) hours a week with the opportunity for flexibility in scheduling the hours worked.
The position is responsible for the completion of monthly bank and investment account reconciliations and all necessary journal entries, assisting with the processing of payroll on a bi-weekly basis including payroll taxes, analysis of general ledger detail and reconciliation to supporting schedules, preparation of monthly and other financial reports, assistance with year-end audit entries and other periodic financial reporting requirements and providing general finance assistance in other areas of the department and for customer service as needed.
Qualified candidates must be detail-oriented, able to multi-task and possess considerable knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Possession of an Associate’s degree in accounting, business or related field with three to five years of accounting or related experience required, experience with governmental accounting and Governmental Accounting Standards Board pronouncements preferred.
The hourly range for this position with steps is $29.20 to $41.56 per hour. Starting hourly rate is dependent on qualifications. This position is eligible for participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) with a modified benefit schedule for part-time employees. There is no residency requirement for the position. Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume along with three (3) professional references by September 20, 2024, to the Village of North Aurora, Attn: Human Resources, at 25 E. State Street, North Aurora, IL 60542 or via email at hr@northaurora.org. Additional information about the Village of North Aurora can be found at the Village’s website at www.northaurora.org
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of a background check and drug screen. The Village of North Aurora is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
