Budget Assistant II – Child Support & Payments

Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office is seeking a Budget Assistant II in the Child Support unit. The role focuses on accounts payable and receivable, serving as a liaison with state agencies and financial institutions to support daily operations at 180 N LaSalle, 16th floor.

The position requires strong communication, organization, and multi-tasking abilities, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with ledgers, reconciliations, and vendor interactions.

Qualifications

• 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 with account ledgers, bank reconciliations and spreadsheets in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required.

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
• 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

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Account ledgers

Bank reconciliations

Spreadsheets

EBS knowledge

SharePoint

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

EBS system

SharePoint

Job description

The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office is seeking a Budget Assistant II in the Child Support unit. The role focuses on accounts payable and receivable, serving as a liaison with state agencies and financial institutions to support daily operations at 180 N LaSalle, 16th floor.

The position requires strong communication, organization, and multi-tasking abilities, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with ledgers, reconciliations, and vendor interactions.