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Accountant Assistant

$20.25 - $21.03 per hour
Full-time

City of East Chicago

:

City of East Chicago

Redevelopment

Opening Date: April 29, 2025

Closing Date to Apply: Open Until Filled

Position Status: Full Time

Department: Redevelopment

Reports to: Executive Director and Accountant

Pay Range: In accordance to the City of East Chicago's Salary Ordinance passed by the Common Council, Knowledge and Abilities Required

Knowledge of internal auditing concepts, techniques, methods, and procedures.

This position requires a strong understanding of federal and state grant compliance requirements.

This position works closely with the oversight of updates and enhancements to the MUNIS system that impact financial reporting and operations.

Communicate both orally and in writing to issue, receive, and carry out instructions and orders effectively and to convey information to a variety of co-workers and the general public.

Use a variety of common office machines such as telephones, calculators, copiers, computer terminals, keyboards, video display terminals, auxiliary printers, and similar equipment.

Ability to drive.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, two years of related experience, and/or training.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.

Environment - Work is primarily performed in an office setting.

Physical - Primary functions require sufficient ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for a prolonged period; to occasionally stoop, crawl, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, turn, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate with others to exchange information. Occasionally push/pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds; occasionally required to lift/carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Vocal - Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas using spoken words, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Vision - See in normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in normal audio range with or without correction

HOW TO APPLY

Submit up-to-date resume and cover letter via:

Mail: City of East Chicago Human Resources, ATTN: Loretta Vaughn, Secretary, 4525 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, Indiana 46312

Fax: View phone number on us.fitly.work Please type in the subject line your name and the job/ department you are applying for. For example: Sue Smith, Applying for Accountant-Redevelopment Office, or

Email: View email address on us.fitly.work. Please type in the subject your name and the job/department applying for. For example, Sue Smith, in Applying for Accountant-Redevelopment Office”

The City of East Chicago does not discriminate in its employment decisions based on race, color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, disability, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.25 - $21.03 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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