Accountant
Village of Morton Grove • Morton Grove, IL • Full Time
Posted on Tue, Jun 2, 2026
- Assist utility billing, accounts payable and receivable with questions, and inquiries, responding to resolve complaints, reviewing work performed and preparing reports and documents.
- Assist with the preparation of audit work papers for the annual audit by reviewing information, researching files and providing reports and miscellaneous information.
- Assist with month and year end procedures by analyzing information, creating reports and monitoring and reviewing journal entries.
- Reconciles general ledgers and bank statements by ensuring all debits and credits are correct and posted.
- Able to analyze general ledger for outstanding issues, incorrectness and make appropriate changes under the direction of Finance Director.
- Independently handles a variety of special projects.
- Provide support to cashier, utility billing and accounts payable and receivable.
- Assist the Finance Director with monitoring departmental expenditures, and special projects.
- Review payroll reports for accuracy, verifying pay changes and deductions before sending for processing.
- Other duties as assigned
- Comprehensive skill, experience, and knowledge in the following: Accounting principles/practices and office procedures;
- Use of the personal computer, cash register, and other related data entry devices.
- Dealing tactfully and courteously with the general public including business licensees; interpreting and following oral and written instructions; use of office equipment (typewriter, calculator, etc.); dealing with all Village employees, vendors and the general public.