Budget Assistant II

Cook County State's Attorney Office • Chicago, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Budget Assistant II, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. It is an entry-level, full-time role within the Administrative Services Division, specifically in the Budget/Purchasing Unit. The primary function involves accounts payable and receivable processing and acting as a liaison between the State’s Attorney’s Office and other agencies or financial institutions for daily operations.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Three years direct and significant experience working with account ledgers, bank reconciliations and spreadsheets will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• Working Knowledge of the EBS system
• Proficiency in SharePoint

Responsibilities

• Process invoices within EBS accounting system
• Prepare checks for issuance from bank accounts held on-site (access database); includes, but not limited to, Petty Cash and Escrow Accounts
• Prepare payment vouchers
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as needed or required
• Interacts regularly with State’s Attorney’s Office employees
• Interacts regularly with other Cook County agencies
• Interacts regularly with outside agencies and vendors
• Regular access to confidential information
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed