Budget & Accounts Assistant (Public Sector)

Cook County State's Attorney Office; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook County State's Attorney Office seeks an entry-level accounts payable professional to handle requisitions, purchase orders, and invoice processing within the EBS accounting system. You will prepare payment vouchers and maintain vendor records for the Child Support program, working closely with SAO staff and external agencies.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and multitasking abilities, with regular exposure to confidential information.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Prepare requisitions, purchase orders and process invoices within EBS accounting system.
• Prepare payment vouchers.
• Maintain vendor records used by the SAO as they relate to Child Support matters.
• Interact regularly with State’s Attorney’s Office employees.
• Interact regularly with other Cook County agencies and external 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.
• Solicit quotes from vendors and Marketplace contract holders as needed.
• Handle confidential information on a regular basis.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

EBS system

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cook County State's Attorney Office seeks an entry-level accounts payable professional to handle requisitions, purchase orders, and invoice processing within the EBS accounting system. You will prepare payment vouchers and maintain vendor records for the Child Support program, working closely with SAO staff and external agencies.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and multitasking abilities, with regular exposure to confidential information.