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Department: Finance
FLSA: Non-Union Exempt
Pay Band: 9-PM
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
To perform complex financial work related to the budget and financial operations of the Village including but not limited to the general ledger, annual financial audit, cash management and investment and to supervise and review the work of staff responsible for Village collections; to oversee and participate in all work activities including maintenance of the general ledger; preparation of the Village annual budget; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from the Chief and Deputy Chief Financial Officers; Exercises supervision over certain accounting staff.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential duties and responsibilities
Assist with the operations of the Finance Department; assume management responsibility for all services and activities including the general ledger, annual financial report, cash management and investment.
Other important responsibilities and duties:
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
Experience and Training Guidelines
Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible accounting experience similar, preferably in Illinois municipal operations including at least one year of supervisory responsibility. AND
Training:A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting or finance. Possession of a certified professional accountant (CPA) is highly desirable. Working knowledge of BS&A or similar governmental ERP system is also desirable.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work in an office environment; sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time.
Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement
The Village of Oak Park commits itself to diversity, equity and inclusion by recognizing that creating a mutually respectful, multicultural and equitable environment does not happen on its own, it must be intentional. This includes providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, military or veteran status or any other characteristics.
Full Time
$106k-132k (estimate)
04/20/2024
06/19/2024
oak-park.us
OAK PARK, IL
200 - 500
1902
Private
MYRIAM ALVAREZ
$5M - $10M
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