Administrative Support V (Accountant) — Tax Services

Job overview

The Administrative Support V (Accountant) — Tax Services role is onsite in Chicago, IL, with compensation of $71,540 per year. The position is in the Cook County Clerk's Office Accounting Department, supporting the Real Estate and Tax Services Division. The role maintains accurate and timely financial records and supports county revenue reporting through reconciliations, refund and accounts-payable processing, accounts-receivable management, and financial documentation. Its work helps the division meet reporting deadlines and maintain records for audit and retention requirements.

What you'll do

• Review financial documentation for accuracy and timeliness
• validate, reconcile, and consolidate prior-day cashier collection reports
• research and resolve account-balancing discrepancies
• oversee refund payments, print checks, and prepare weekly refund reports
• maintain subsidiary ledgers and accounts receivable
• create aging reports
• facilitate collection of returned checks
• maintain finance and cashiering records for audits and retention
• process and submit escheatment letters
• record and verify armored-car pickups and deliveries
• support records management and other accounting duties.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

accountant

administrative support v

tax services

government accounting

revenue reporting

accounts payable

accounts receivable

reconciliation

financial records

chicago il

cook county clerk's office

$71,540/year

9:00 am–5:00 pm

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance, three years of full-time experience managing accounts or financial records, and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and Great Plains or similar accounting software. The posting lists a 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule.

About the employer

Cook County Clerk's Office is hiring for this role. Industry: Executive Offices. Sector: 92.