Payroll and Billing Specialist
About The Position
Dundee Township Park District is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & Billing Specialist to join our Business Services Department. This position is responsible for processing biweekly payroll, maintaining accurate payroll records, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements, and managing billing for District recreational programs. The ideal candidate is professional, organized, and committed to accuracy and excellent customer service. Why Join Us At Dundee Township Park District, we are dedicated to enhancing quality of life through exceptional parks, facilities, and community-focused programming. Joining our team means: Working in a mission-driven environment that serves the community Collaborating with supportive and professional colleagues Contributing to essential operations that support District employees and programs Enjoying stability and benefits associated with public-sector employment
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Four-year college degree (or equivalent)
- Valid driver’s license
- Typing speed of at least 30 words per minute
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Nice To Haves
- Payroll or accounting-related experience
- Knowledge of payroll systems or ability to learn new software quickly
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to remain calm under pressure
- Spanish-speaking ability strongly preferred
- Willingness to work occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed
Responsibilities
- Review, process, and balance biweekly payroll accurately and on time
- Import timekeeping data into payroll software
- Process direct deposits and prepare paychecks
- Maintain employee leave and time-off balances
- Administer payroll deductions, garnishments, and benefit withholdings
- Complete year-end payroll processing, including W-2s
- Prepare and file monthly IMRF wage reports
- Prepare and file monthly and quarterly IDES unemployment reports
- File and pay federal and state payroll taxes
- Ensure compliance with payroll policies, procedures, and regulations
- Maintain accurate billing and records for District recreational programs
- Maintain organized and accurate payroll documentation
- Assist with internal and external payroll audits
- Provide support to the Business Services Department as needed
- Respond to payroll-related inquiries in a timely and professional manner
- Provide excellent customer service to employees and internal partners
Benefits
- Defined contribution medical insurance plan options
- Dental insurance plan
- Vision insurance plan
- District-paid life insurance and voluntary additional life insurance (spouse and dependent)
- Participation in IMRF (retirement, disability, death benefits)
- Vacation days, personal days, sick leave and paid holidays
- Sick bank leave and paid bereavement leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Deferred compensation retirement plan option
- Flexible spending accounts for unreimbursed medical and dependent care
- Free family memberships to our unique facilities
- Free/discounted District programs, merchandise, and concessions
- Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement/professional development
- Professional organizational memberships
- Service Awards Program
- Employee social activities
- Wellness Incentive Program
- Credit Union (KCT)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
