Location: Chicago,IL, USA
Position Details
Job Title: Budget Assistant I
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Level: Entry/Union/Full-Time
Salary:
Grade/Step: 16
Location: 69 W Washington
Bureau: Administrative Services
Application deadline: 12/27/24
Primary Function: Accounts payable and receivable processing; serves as a liaison between the States Attorneys Office and other agencies or financial institutions as it relates to the day-to-day operations.
Working Environment: Hours: Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Physical Requirements:
Light Work: The position requires the ability to stand or walk frequently, often for extended periods. You may need to lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 20 pounds regularly, and occasionally heavier items. The job may also involve a significant amount of walking or standing relative to sedentary roles.
Duties and 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
* Process reimbursements and charges to the appropriate budgetary accounts
* Process credits to budget accounts
* Prepare payment vouchers
* Provide front desk coverage relief for breaks and lunch as needed
* Perform additional duties and responsibilities as needed or required
* Interacts regularly with States Attorneys Office employees
* Interacts regularly with other Cook County agencies
* Interacts regularly with outside agencies and vendors
* Regular access to confidential information
* Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required:
* The candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent organizational skills, and the 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 Bachelors degree. Proficiency in Microsoft applications required.
* Proficiency in SharePoint.
Preferred:
* Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
* Working Knowledge of the EBS system
Equal Employment Opportunity
At the Cook County States Attorneys Office (CCSAO), we champion diversity, equal opportunity, and inclusivity! We are passionately committed to building a team that represents a wealth of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we actively seek, develop, and cherish talent from all walks of life.
We're proud to say that we stand firmly against discrimination of any kindwhether it's based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. At CCSAO, everyone is welcome.
And, we're not just about saying itwe're about living it! If youre a qualified individual who requires reasonable accommodation based on religion, disability, or pregnancy, please let us know. At CCSAO, were all about empowering our team to shine.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants that are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran may contact the Cook County States Attorneys Office coordinators via email at