Budget Assistant II

Job Title: Budget Assistant II

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Level: Entry/Union/Full-Time

Grade: 19

Salary: $87,641

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 www.cookcountystatesattorney.org.