Part-Time Finance Account Clerk

The Village of La Grange (pop. 16,321) is seeking a part-time Finance Account Clerk for the Finance Department to provide front-desk customer service to support departmental operations, and is responsible for assisting record-keeping and administrative tasks within the department and performing detailed data entry. La Grange is a vibrant community offering walkable and charming neighborhoods surrounding a bustling downtown that features dozens of diverse restaurants, numerous independent shops, and national retail tenants. Located at the crossroads of La Grange Road, Ogden Avenue, and the Metra BNSF line, over 50,000 vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians stream through downtown La Grange every day.

Under the general supervision of the Accounting Manager, the part-time Finance Account Clerk receives and processing invoices, maintains financial records, performs reconciliation of receipts for items generate Village revenues, supports utility billing functions, and assists special projects as needed.

The Finance Account Clerk’s position is 25 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 2:00 pm with an unpaid lunch break.

Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency. An Associate’s Degree or two years of technical or business school, or coursework in accounting is preferred. At least two years of previous accounting experience and one year of experience in cashiering or customer service is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be considered. Municipal experience, financial software experience and knowledge, and Microsoft Office Suite knowledge preferred.

The hourly rate range for the positions is $17.20 - $24.86 DOQ with IMRF (Illinois Municipality Retirement Fund) benefits. Successful completion of physical exam, background investigation including reference checks, and alcohol and drug screening is required.

Position will be open until filled. Qualified individuals interested in being considered for the position must email their resume to: hr@lagrangeil.gov with “Finance Account Clerk” in the subject field. 

For any questions during the application process, please contact Human Resources at hr@lagrangeil.gov.

The Village of La Grange is an Equal Opportunity Employer.