SENIOR ACCOUNTING ANALYST (COMPTROLLER) - ACTIVELY RECRUITED

Cook County Government; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Cook County Government in Chicago seeks a Senior Accounting Analyst (Comptroller) to review and submit complex reports, balance sheet reconciliations, and grant expenditures. The role provides guidance to others, maintains control over expenditures, and supports ERP cash management modules.

You will assist with monthly and annual close, coordinate with auditors, and help prepare financial reporting policies. This is a high-responsibility, at-will position within Offices Under the President.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or related field.
• Minimum four years of accounting/auditing experience with ERP systems.
• Ability to produce accurate documentation and maintain internal controls.
• Must be able to produce original documents upon offer.

Responsibilities

• Review and submit complex reports, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with monthly and annual close processes and audit readiness.
• Provide guidance on accounting policies and process improvements.
• Collaborate with departments and auditors to ensure data accuracy.

Skills

ERP system proficiency

Accounting principles

Auditing

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Job Description - SENIOR ACCOUNTING ANALYST (COMPTROLLER) - ACTIVELY RECRUITED (00139421)

Job Description

SENIOR ACCOUNTING ANALYST (COMPTROLLER) - ACTIVELY RECRUITED

Requisition ID

00139421

Job Posting

Aug 31, 2026, 7:45:17 PM

Closing Date

Sep 15, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Full-time Shift Start Time

8:30 A.M.

Full-time Shift End Time

4:30 P.M.

Organization

Offices Under the President

Work Locations

Cook County Administration 161 N. Clark St.

• Cook County Offices
• Under The President
• Administrative Hearings
• Auditor
• Bureau of Administration
• Bureau of Economic Development
• Bureau of Finance
• Bureau of Human Resources
• Bureau of Technology
• Facilities
• Office of the President

Job Summary

Review and submit complex comprehensive reports, account reconciliations, schedules and support documentation for each assignment. Provide guidance for others in accounting activities and policies and delegate work, as needed. Keep leadership informed of all irregular findings. Establish and maintain controls over the rate of expenditures. Allocate funds to grant programs and verify grant expenditures in terms of availability and appropriate fund accounts. Assist with the monthly and annual financial system closing processes. Analyze data received from various departments for accuracy and correspond with or assist auditors during the annual audit of financial statements. Perform highly complex reconciliations of bank accounts. Help maintain Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) cash management modules and prepare property tax reconciliations and schedules. Prepare and maintain accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures.

This position is Actively Recruited and At Will.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher and
• Four (4) years of accounting/auditing experience utilizing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system or directly related experience is required

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.

*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skill in the use of an ERP system for purposes of managing, recording, and reporting on financial and related data and skill in identifying accounting errors, inconsistencies, and unlawful practices.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures related to general accounting and Federal accounting practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws pertaining to the fiscal management and reporting of public funds and accounts.
• Ability to assist others in projects involving financial systems and make independent decisions within accounting principles and management policies.
• Ability to delegate work and provide subject matter expertise to team members addressing complex analytical and technical challenges.
• Skill in executing mastery level data collection, synthesis, analysis, reporting, and development of recommendations to support functional area(s), where analysis requires use of ingenuity or creativity.
• Ability to work independently, make recommendations, and collaborate with team members, leadership, and stakeholders to drive accuracy and precision in analysis.
• Knowledge of non-standard and complex analytical practices to independently perform advanced studies on problems that may be undefined, often recommending new methods.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequentlyto lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but mayinvolve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

Group and Voluntary Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Voluntary Benefits
• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
• For eligible employees the County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

Salary Range:

$94,267 - $104,072

The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

*This position requiressuccessful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.

Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty , 44-56 Political Discrimination ; Cook County Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification ; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List ; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (d)

EEO Statement

Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.

NOTE: As an internal candidate, should you be offered the position, salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules.

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

The County’s hiring process is governed by the Cook County Employment Plan which prohibits employment actions from being influenced by any Political Reasons or Factors for Non-Exempt Positions. The advertisement of this position by any individual does not constitute an offer or promise of employment, promotion, or any other employment action and shall not influence the County’s hiring decision. Cook County officials and employees who become aware of or receive a complaint that involves an allegation of Political Reasons or Factors being considered in the hiring process of