Posted: 05/14/26

Job Description:

Payroll & Accounting Specialist (AP/AR)

• Location: Richland County Clerk’s Office
• Job Type: Full-time
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 am – 4 pm

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll: Process bi-weekly payroll for all county employees, manage timesheets, and handle tax withholdings and benefits.
• Accounts Payable:  Manage full-cycle AP, including processing vendor invoices, expense reports, and preparing weekly check runs/ACH payments.
• Accounts Receivable:  Generate customer invoices, post daily cash receipts, and monitor aging reports to ensure timely collections.
• General Accounting:  Assist with month-end closing, reconciliations, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Delinquent Taxes: Manage redemptions, accept payments, issue “take notices.”
• Election Help: The Clerk’s Office employees help with all elections.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or payroll is preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Commitment to customer service and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Hourly Pay, $18.93
• Health Insurance
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Laborer’s Local 1197

How to Apply

Please send your resume to atroyer@richlandcounty.illinois.gov with “Payroll/Accounting Application” in the subject line.