Division Assistant I

We are pleased to offer the current job opportunity for a Division Assistant I position within Kenneth Moy DuPage Care Center.

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union.  As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Personal days.

To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information

For detailed information on paid time off, visit: AFSCME Council 31 - Care Center.pdf

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is included in the Bargaining Unit of AFSCME, Council 31.

Responsibilities include:
 

• Assists staff with completing forms and filing paperwork with the division
• Screens telephone calls, emails and visitors to determine the nature of requests or problems
• Maintains budget worksheets and records pertaining to the division
• Composes routine letters, memoranda, general correspondence, spreadsheets and reports from rough drafts or general instructions for supervisors’ review
• Receives, tabulates and accounts for fees and other moneys
• Files documents alphabetically, numerically, or by other prescribed methods 
• Coordinates and completes the payroll process for the department
• Monitors bookkeeping and payroll policies
• Reviews and verifies output of work
• Maintains employee accrual information including vacation, holidays, sick and compensatory time
• Keeps management informed of personnel, payroll and operational issues
• Serves as back up in reviewing/auditing invoices as needed

Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:

•  High School Diploma or GED 
•  Three(3) years of experience in skilled secretarial work with a high volume of public contact

The preferred candidate will have:

• Experience with bookkeeping and payroll processes

A passing score on skills tests in Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

A post offer physical is required.

A pre-employment background check is required.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work will occur in an office and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.