Role Overview
Leads financial operations by overseeing complex accounts payable and disbursement functions to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing of vendor payments and employee reimbursements. Serves as a high-level technical expert within the accounts payable and disbursement function, providing guidance on financial controls, compliance requirements, and process improvements.
What You Will Do
Performs advanced financial review and leads or coordinates period-end close activities and provides reporting and analysis to management to support effective financial decision-making.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Ensures adherence to County policies, financial regulations, and internal controls, and acts as a primary liaison and escalation point with internal departments and external vendors regarding payment inquiries and issue resolution.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in accounting, finance, business administration or a directly related field
- Five (5) years of experience in accounts payable, financial operations or accounting
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Basic Term Life Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
- Voluntary Benefits
- You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
To apply for this job please visit cookcountyil.taleo.net.
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