Finance associate

Under the direction of the manager of finance, this position provides professional financial support for the Office of Inspector General (OIG). This position performs entry level financial support preparing and reviewing financial information, managing account records, processing transactions, and analyzing financial data.

DUTIES:

• Processes requisitions, payment vouchers, and other transactions ensuring prompt payment of all OIG invoices
• Processes registration requests for department employees attending training opportunities
• Documents financial payments and maintains records
• Tracks invoice statuses to ensure accurate record keeping
• Collaborates with external vendors to reconcile accounting discrepancies
• May assist in financial planning activities
• Provides ad hoc financial reports as required
• Performs other duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five years of work experience in accounting or finance
• Graduation from an accredited college with an associate’s degree in accounting or a directly related field, plus at least three years of accounting or finance experience
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a directly related field, plus one year of accounting or finance experience
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree or higher in accounting or a directly related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

General knowledge of:

• Generally accepted accounting principles, methods, practices, and procedures
• Generally accepted fiscal policy principles, methods, practices, and procedures
• Applicable computer software packages (e.g., accounting software, data management software) and applications (e.g., Oracle)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong work ethic and professionalism
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Collaborates with co-workers and thrives in a team-based environment
• Ability to effectively work cross functionally in a fast-paced work environment

ANNUAL SALARY: Range: $57,852 – $94,332 (annual increases)

Starting: $57,852 (non-negotiable); Post successful six-month review $60,660

BENEFITS: For information on City of Chicago employees’ benefits, please visit our benefits website at https://www. chicago .gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html.

TRAVEL AND SCHEDULE: Travel outside Chicago is not required. The working hours for this position are 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This role requires full-time, in-person work. Remote or hybrid work is not available.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Employees must be a resident of the City of Chicago and proof of residency is required at the commencement of employment.

KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ESSAY REQUIREMENT: A passing score on a knowledge skill test(s) and/or essay may be required. Your application must include a response to the following prompt:

In less than 500 words, please describe what financial integrity means to you, and why it is important for an organization such as the Office of Inspector General.

WE VALUE DIVERSITY

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is an equal opportunity employer.

OIG is an inclusive organization that hires and develops all its staff of all levels regardless of race, religion, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, marital or parental status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, age, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

OIG strives to create the kind of workplace where a socially diverse mix of people can thrive professionally. We pride ourselves in meeting our legal charge to promote economy, effectiveness, efficiency, and integrity in government. Through the hard work of our passionate and innovative team, OIG aims to serve every community with equity, respect, and dignity.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy to participate in the application process, please contact OIG’s Manager of Human Resources Eloise Markham. Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

THE CITY OF CHICAGO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The City of Chicago does not participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System). In addition, employment at the OIG is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

NOTIFICATION REGARDING USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

The submission of written materials (e.g., writing sample, essay, cover letter, etc.) generated in-part or fully by AI is strongly discouraged. Candidates who submit AI generated written materials may be disqualified from further consideration.