Finances
Responsibilities
The Finance Department, led by the Finance Director, ensures the City's financial integrity and effective management of resources through two main divisions: the Finance Office and the Administrative/Billing Services Division.
The Finance Division includes three full-time employees who handle critical financial functions such as:
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Financial reporting and revenue collection
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Maintenance of the City's general ledger
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Accounts payable and payroll processing
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Investment of funds and capital asset management
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Collection of Food and Beverage Tax and Hotel/Motel Tax
The Administrative/Billing Services Division, also staffed by three full-time employees, oversees essential billing services. This team manages water service connections and disconnections, and handles billing, collections, and payment processing for:
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Water
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Sewer
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Garbage & Recycling
In addition, the Finance Department is responsible for preparing the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (Audit) and the Annual Operating Budget, ensuring careful planning and financial stewardship for the City.
Contact Information
Finance Office
1100 Main Street
Mt. Vernon, IL 68264
Phone: (618) 242-5000 Ext. 6
Fax: (618) 242-6824
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Stephanie Bailey
Finance Director
Email: stephanie.bailey@mtvernon.com
Karen Willmore
Food & Beverage, Hotel & Motel Tax Accountant
Email: karen.willmore@mtvernon.com
Rebekah Garner
Accounts Receivable/Payroll Accountant
Email: rebekah.garner@mtvernon.com
Lynn Bain
Accounts Payable Accountant
Email: lynn.bain@mtvernon.com