About this opportunity
Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office lists this Budget Assistant II opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Budget Assistant II
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Level: Entry/Union/Full-Time
Grade: 18
Salary: $79,895
Status: Entry Level (This may vary for internal candidates only)
Location: 69 W Washington
Bureau: Administrative Services
Division/Unit: Budget/Purchasing
Application deadline: October 7, 2026
Primary Function: Accounts payable and receivable processing; serve as a liaison between the State's Attorney's Office and other agencies or financial institutions as it relates to the day-to-day operations.
Working Environment: Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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:
• Process invoices within EBS accounting system
• Prepare checks for issuance from bank accounts held on-site (access database); includes, but not limited to, Petty Cash and Escrow Accounts
• Prepare payment vouchers
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as needed or required
• Interacts regularly with State's Attorney's Office employees
• Interacts regularly with other Cook County agencies
• Interacts regularly with outside agencies and vendors
• Regular access to confidential information
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned
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 Bachelor's degree
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required.
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
Working Knowledge of the EBS system
Proficiency in SharePoint.
Equal Employment Opportunity
EEO Message: The Cook County State's Attorney's 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
Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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