Administrative Support V

• Performs accounting functions to support the revenue reporting function of the Real Estate and Tax Services Division.
• Validates, reconciles, and consolidates Cashier collection reports for prior day revenue collected.
• Research, tracks, and resolves financial account balancing issues and/or discrepancies.
• Oversees the Accounts Payable function, which is the refund payment function of the RE & TS Division to Tax Buyers and Homeowners, by monitoring and printing checks, creating refund reports weekly.
• Resolving customer issues and/or discrepancies related to refunds.
• Meets internal deadlines as assigned by the Deputy Clerk of Real Estate and Tax Services or designee.
• Maintains and updates all subsidiary ledgers.
• Manages the accounts receivable process.
• Create and maintain the Accounts Receivable Aging Report.
• Facilitates collection process for checks return due to insufficient funds.

• Maintains storage of finance and cashiering documents for internal and external audit purposes and for destruction consistent with applicable document retention standards. 
• Processes, tracks, and submits escheatment letters to the State of Illinois.
• Serves as a backup to complete other general accounting responsibilities and duties within the RE & TS Division.
• Records, verifies, monitors, and signoff for Armored Car pickups and deliveries.
• Assists in the Records Management process including but not limited to managing check destruction, storage of key records, and updating records application in accordance with the State of Illinois.
• Other duties as required by the Deputy Clerk of Real Estate and Tax Services or Designee.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Business, or Finance from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of full-time paid work experience in the daily management of accounts or financial records.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of GAAP.
• Understanding Revenue Cycle Management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
• Proficiency is Great Plains or related Accounting Software.

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or CPA designation.
• Five (5) years of full-time paid work experience in Government Accounting and/or Government Auditing.
• Knowledge of 35 ILCS 200 – Property Tax Code
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.

• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office 365.
• Knowledge of Cook County Ordinances regarding pricing for revenue collection.
• Knowledge or understanding of the IL Tax Code
• Knowledge of Great Plains accounting software.
• Skill utilizing software programs to manipulate and track financial data.
• Ability to utilize calculators, databases, and bank accounts.
• Ability to utilize computer systems to create and maintain computerized bookkeeping records and run database reports.
• Ability to perform accurate calculations and computations in tandem with accounting assignments.
• Ability to write in a clear and coherent manner.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in accordance with established policies and regulations.
• Ability to manage time and meet reporting deadlines.
• Ability to exercise good judgement relating to customer service.
• Ability to communicate objectively and to work well with fellow Employees and customers.

• Long periods of time working on a computer requiring vision and typing capability.
• Standing and walking for moderate periods of time.
• Ability to sit for at least two (2) hours at a time.
• May have to lift 10 lbs.

Salary : $65,488