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Village of Orland Park Accounts Payable Coordinator in Orland Park, Illinois
Opportunity at a Glance
The Village of Orland Park, a dynamic, progressive community seeks anAccounts Payable Coordinatorwho, under general direction, can perform work of considerable difficulty in assisting the Assistant Finance Director and Finance Director with analysis of the Village’s financial accounts payable functions.
The Village Orland Park is a premier community located 30 miles southwest of Chicago’s Loop with a residential population of nearly 60,000 and is the commercial and retail hub of the Chicago south suburban region. Orland Park continues its wave of growth and prosperity from a historic, rural community to a dynamic corporate and commercial center. Additional information, including the Village’s annual budget documents, Audited Financial Statements and PAFRs, can be found on the Village’s website at www.orlandpark.org .
Key Responsibilities
This represented position is responsible for processing payments and applying principles of accounting in order to prepare and analyze financial information and perform a variety of standard and complex technical accounting, finance, and administrative assignments. The duties and responsibilities listed below may not be inclusive; the listed items are only meant to provide a general idea of the functional responsibilities of the accountant position.
This position coordinates between Finance and other departments to input invoices into our new ERP system. Reviews other’s entries for accuracy and completeness. Reconciles statements and accounts. Runs cyclical reports to be presented to the Village Board, and generally facilitates all payments for the Village with direction by the Assistant Finance Director.
The Accounts Payable Coordinator may be assigned small projects to analyze, or to run special reports on an as needed basis. Other responsibilities include attending routine meetings, filing 1099 forms, and acting as an accounts payable expert when working with and training other employees within other departments.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
This position requires an Associate degree in accounting or a related field. A minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of experience is also required. Experience in municipal finance/accounting is strongly preferred. Strong analytical abilities are required. The ability to maintain confidential information and work as a team is required. Strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines is also required.
The ideal candidate will have experience with enterprise financial management systems and have advanced level Microsoft Excel skills. Must have well developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex numerical data effectively in clear graphic formats to ensure understanding by a non-technical audience.
We seek a candidate that has high standards of performance, productivity and initiative, and that consistently embraces the philosophy of continuous improvement.
Compensation & Benefits
The annual salary ranges from $51,667 through $69,742 depending on qualifications. The Village of Orland Park offers a comprehensive employee benefits program which includes medical (provided through IUOE union), dental, vision, life insurance, and an employee wellness program. Retirement benefits through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) are provided along with the option to participate in a 457 9b) plan through Nationwide.
The Village of Orland Park also provides for paid vacation, personal, sick days, and holidays.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.
Job ID2024-2516
Employment TypeFull-Time
Job LocationUS-IL-Orland Park
IMRF EligibileIMRF Eligible
CategoryFinance and Purchasing
Salary$51,667 - $69,742 DOQ