The Village of South Elgin is a dynamic organization serving a community of roughly 24,000 residents in the far western suburbs of Chicago.  We are seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Utility Billing Clerk in the Administrative Services Department.  Under the supervision of the Utility Billing & Customer Service Manager, this position performs routine clerical and administrative work, with the emphasis on the Village’s Utility Billing operation.  The position is responsible for maintaining all utility accounts, including issuing final bills and updating account information. This position completes monthly tasks associated with the Utility Billing function including generating reminders, notices and bills. The position requires excellent customer service, organization and data entry skills.  

Qualifications include graduation from high school or GED equivalent; three to five years of experience in general office practices, preferably in municipal billing, accounting, bookkeeping and/or customer service settings or any equivalent combination of education and experience.  Experience with Tyler New World is a plus.  Bilingual in English and Spanish is also a plus.

Normal work hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Village offers an excellent compensation and benefit package with a starting salary of $25.67 per hour.  The salary range for this position is $25.67 - $33.49 per hour.

The Village of South Elgin has a competitive benefit package with coverage that begins on the first day of employment including health, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a health savings account, a retirement pension plan through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund and deferred compensation 457(b) plans.  The Village also provides paid holidays, paid vacation and paid sick leave.

Interested applicants should submit a Village application to the Village of South Elgin, ATTN: Human Resources, 10 North Water Street, South Elgin IL 60177 or by email to jobs@southelgin.com.  Applications are available online at www.southelgin.com.

The Village of South Elgin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  A copy of the EEOP Utilization Report is available on request from the Human Resources office.