<p>This position requires a physical presence at the work location.</p> <p>Please refer to Important Information at the end of the page.</p> <p>The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County</p> <p>Senior Accountant</p> <p>Actively Recruited</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>The Senior Accountant is a full-time Shakman Non-Exempt position, reporting directly to the Director of Accounting and Auditing, and is responsible for performing specialized tasks of considerable scope and complexity, involving the operation and control of financial matters, procedural issues and staff utilization related to the General Accounting area. Under the supervision of the Director of Accounting and Auditing, the Senior Accountant is responsible for the supervision of Accountants, Bookkeepers and clerical staff in the General Accounting area and enforcement of policies and procedures developed by the Comptroller's Office to all related staff. The Senior Accountant is responsible for helping the Director and the Assistant Comptrollers in the preparation of annual audit financial reports. The Senior Accountant is accountable for work products of all teams/projects assigned. The Senior Accountant handles co-workers and clients with respect and courtesy when performing his/her job duties.</p> <p>Essential Job Duties</p> <ul> <li>Oversees training and development of General Accounting staff to ensure efficient operation of department in accordance with Department Policies and Procedures. </li><li>Supervises General Accounting staff to ensure efficient operation of all financial matters. </li><li>Observes work performance for efficiency and work stoppages or lags. </li><li>Reports to Director of Accounting to obtain consultation on corrective procedural and administrative measures as related to all financial matters. </li><li>Develops and interprets Circuit Court policies and procedures and state statutes as needed. </li><li>Handles the disbursement of Civil Trust court ordered deposits. </li><li>Works with external auditors during the annual audit. </li><li>Enters Surety into system; receives/processes auto and civil surety bonds. </li><li>Prepares and/or supervises bank reconciliations. </li><li>Communicates with banks regarding CD renewals. </li><li>Communicates with banks relating to Clerk of the Circuit Court accounts. </li><li>Oversees and/or prepares the monthly disbursements to various agencies. </li><li>Oversees the daily and monthly reconciliations for accounts. </li><li>Monitors and tracks bank reconciliations and reviews and approves journal entries. </li><li>Processes the internal transfer daily (Cash Bond and Child Support). </li><li>Processes the ACH daily and monthly. </li><li>Monitors and approves the positive pay exception. </li><li>Prepares the performance measurement report monthly. </li><li>Prepares or supervises the Collection report bi-weekly. </li><li>Processes or supervises stop payments. </li><li>Supervises or reconciles and monitors the collection fees. </li><li>Supervises or works on the preparation of the yearly escheatment to the State. </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned or required. </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or finance from an accredited college or university. </li><li>Five (5) years of full-time general accounting work experience. </li><li>One (1) year of full-time work experience in a supervisory capacity. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Current employee of The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County. </li><li>Master's degree in business administration, accounting, or finance from an accredited college or university. </li><li>One (1) year of full-time financial work experience in government. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics</p> <ul> <li>Excellent organization and planning skills. </li><li>Ability to follow directions, multi-task and problem solve in a fast-paced environment. </li><li>Excellent customer service skills. </li><li>Ability to interact in a professional manner with the general public, attorneys, employees and other court personnel. </li><li>Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills. </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. </li><li>Ability to work with a team and/or independently. </li><li>Ability to make clear presentations and facilitate meetings. </li><li>Ability to achieve goals and meet deadlines. </li><li>Computer literacy with skill and efficiency in entering and retrieving data and preparing informative reports. </li><li>Knowledge of MS Office operations including Word and Excel. </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Ability to sit, stand, walk or move for extended periods of time. </li><li>Ability to repetitively use hands to operate standard office equipment and handle documents. </li><li>Must be able to lift 10 lbs. </li></ul> <p>Veterans Preference</p> <p>When applying for employment with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, preference is given in the application process to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for more than 180 consecutive days, or during War Time. To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:</p> <ul> <li>MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION. </li><li>IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS A VETERAN BY CHECKING "YES" UNDER VETERAN STATUS ON THE DIVERSITY/SELF IDENTIFICATION PAGE OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. </li><li>UPLOAD A COPY OF THEIR DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (NOTICE OF SEPARATION) AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING. IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE DD 214's, 215's, OR NGB 22's, PLEASE SUBMIT THE ONE WITH THE LATEST DATE. COAST GUARD MUST SUBMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE MILITARY SEPARATION FROM EITHER THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (BEFORE 9/11) OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (AFTER 9/11). </li></ul> <p>The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs can assist you with obtaining a certified DD214 and having it recorded for you at no charge. Please contact veterans.affairs@cookcountyil.gov for additional information.</p> <p>Benefits Package</p> <ul> <li>Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage </li><li>Basic Term Life Insurance </li><li>Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time </li><li>You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) </li></ul> <p>For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link:</p> <p>http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/</p> <p>Important Information:</p> <ul> <li> <p>You must include all work experience in your application for it to be considered. Work experience included in your resume and not in your application will not be considered.</p> </li><li> <p>Proof of education, accreditation, certification, licenses, or other documents required under Minimum or Preferred Qualifications must be uploaded to your employment application or presented within five days of the interview request. 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 a foreign credential evaluation agency qualified by the Illinois State Board of Education (currently approved agencies can be found here). All documents will be reviewed for authenticity. Failure to provide required documents by time of interview will result in disqualification from the position.</p> </li><li> <p>Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.</p> </li><li> <p>This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.</p> </li><li> <p>Falsification of any information in the application process or failure to comply with any of the requirements in the job notification will result in disqualification for the position, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the Clerk's Office's Ineligible for Hire/Rehire List.</p> </li><li> <p>The Clerk of the Circuit Court does not hire for Non-Exempt positions based on Political Reasons or Factors.</p> </li><li> <p>For more information on how to apply, please visit https://www.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org/employment and follow the link to fill out an application.</p> </li></ul> <p>The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.</p>