Budget Assistant II – Child Support

ccsao; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook County States Attorneys Office CCSAO seeks a Budget Assistant II to support accounts payable/receivable, vendor records, and monthly fiscal reporting at 180 N LaSalle, Chicago. The role is part of the Bureau Administrative Services Division, working hours typically 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Under the Office Manager, you will prepare requisitions, purchase orders, and process invoices in the EBS system, maintain ledgers, and coordinate with internal teams and external vendors.

Qualifications

• Three years direct and significant experience working with account ledgers, bank reconciliations, and spreadsheets; degree substitution allowed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related field preferred.

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 States Attorneys Office employees.
• Interact regularly with other Cook County agencies.
• Interact regularly with outside agencies and vendors.
• Prepares and reviews monthly fiscal reports for the Child Support Program.
• Monitors spending across the Child Support program and instructs budget transfers when needed.
• Seeks quotes from vendors and Marketplace contract holders when necessary.
• Regular access to confidential information.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organization and multitasking

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

EBS accounting system

SharePoint

Job description

Job Title

Budget Assistant II

Reports to

Office Manager

Grade

18

Salary

79895

Level

EntryUnionFull Time

Status

Entry Level This may vary for internal candidates only

Location

180 N LaSalle 16th floor Bureau Administrative Services DivisionUnit Child Support

Application deadline

October 22 2026

Primary Function

Accounts payable and receivable processing serve 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 830 am to 430 pm

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

• 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 States Attorneys Office employees
• Interact regularly with other Cook County agencies
• Interact regularly with outside agencies and vendors
• Prepares and reviews monthly fiscal reports for the Child Support Program
• Monitors spending across the Child Support program and instructs budget transfers when needed
• Seeks quotes from vendors and Marketplace contract holders when necessary
• Regular access to confidential information
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as needed or required

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 degreeProficiency in Microsoft Office applications required
• Preferred Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or related fieldWorking Knowledge of the EBS systemProficiency in SharePoint

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Message The Cook County States Attorneys Office CCSAO is an equal opportunity employer which seeks to recruit develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool The CCSAO does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex pregnancy national origin age physical and mental disability sexual orientation gender identity gender expression and any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law Upon request the CCSAO will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals due to a disability or pregnancy The EEOP report can be found on our website at wwwcookcountystatesattorneyorg