Public Sector Accounting Technician – Auditing & Budgets

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chicago is seeking an Accounting Technician to review and analyze contractual documentation, post transactions, and verify fund availability. You will ensure compliance with accounting standards and maintain accurate ledgers while communicating findings clearly.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to manage a high-volume workload, and strong organizational skills. Work hours are Monday to Friday, with days off on Saturday and Sunday.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of paraprofessional accounting or auditing experience.
• Associate’s degree or higher in Accounting is required, or an equivalent combination with 15 accounting hours.

Responsibilities

• Post transactions to ledgers for cash receipts, disbursements, and accounts payable/receivable.
• Prepare trial balances and verify debits equals credits.
• Audit vouchers for reimbursement and assess allowable costs.

Skills

Paraprofessional accounting

Auditing

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Accounting

15 semester hours in accounting

Job description

City of Chicago is seeking an Accounting Technician to review and analyze contractual documentation, post transactions, and verify fund availability. You will ensure compliance with accounting standards and maintain accurate ledgers while communicating findings clearly.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to manage a high-volume workload, and strong organizational skills. Work hours are Monday to Friday, with days off on Saturday and Sunday.