Budget Assistant II - Child Support

Cook County State's Attorney Office • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Budget Assistant II processes accounts payable and receivable and serves as a liaison between the State’s Attorney’s Office and other agencies or financial institutions in support of day-to-day operations. The position is in the Child Support Division/Unit of Administrative Services at 180 N. LaSalle, 16th floor. It reports to the Office Manager and is a full-time, entry-level union position. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The application deadline is October 22, 2026.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare requisitions and purchase orders, and process invoices within the EBS accounting system.
• Prepare payment vouchers.
• Maintain vendor records used by the State’s Attorney’s Office for Child Support matters.
• Interact regularly with State’s Attorney’s Office employees, other Cook County agencies, outside agencies, and vendors.
• Prepare and review monthly fiscal reports for the Child Support Program.
• Monitor spending across the Child Support program and instruct budget transfers when needed.
• Seek quotes from vendors and Marketplace contract holders when necessary.
• Handle confidential information.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as needed or required.

What This Job Offers

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