City of Chicago
Overview
Accounting Technician
– City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services, Finance Division (Senior Services Portfolio) Number of Positions: 1 Starting Salary: 55,344 Open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with
AFSCME
– BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid. Bid / Apply
Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago” Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’) Select your correct bargaining unit Failure to follow these instructions will result in a rejected bid application. Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 09/11/2025. Essential Duties
Under supervision, performs paraprofessional accounting and auditing duties; and performs related duties as required Posts transactions involving cash receipts, disbursements, and/or accounts payable and accounts receivable to ledgers. Posts journal entries and verifies the availability of funds. Reviews program contracts, budgets and budget amendments, and revisions for conformance to federal, state, and local government accounting requirements. Prepares trial balances or periodic summary statements to verify the equality of debits and credits or to determine account balances. Audits vouchers submitted for reimbursement by examining contracts, budgets, balance sheets and other documents to determine if costs are allowable. Verifies computations on voucher extensions and waivers to contract provisions. Interprets contract provisions in order to identify allowable and non-allowable expenditures. Calculates totals and determines the appropriateness of supporting documentation. Resolves problems regarding budget limitations, allocations, or modifications and prepares necessary documentation. Provides technical assistance on the preparation of documents for reimbursement to contractors, subcontractors or other agencies. Maintains control ledgers, prepares routine financial reports and approves vouchers for payment. May assist in preparing departmental program and operating budgets. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Two (2) years of paraprofessional accounting or auditing experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Licensure, Certification, Or Other Qualifications:
N/A Selection Requirements:
This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral parts of the interview will be selected. Preferences
Proficient with accounting software, data management software and Oracle based applications. Details
Location:
Department of Family and Support Services Address:
1615 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago IL 60622 Shift:
Mon — Fri, 9:00am — 5:00pm THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE Benefits & Resources
For information on employee benefits, visit the Benefits Office website: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html For information on salary and title structure visit the classifications website: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf Additional Information
Job Posting: Aug 29, 2025 Job Functions & Industry
Job function:
Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries:
Government Administration
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Accounting Technician
– City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services, Finance Division (Senior Services Portfolio) Number of Positions: 1 Starting Salary: 55,344 Open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with
AFSCME
– BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid. Bid / Apply
Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago” Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’) Select your correct bargaining unit Failure to follow these instructions will result in a rejected bid application. Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 09/11/2025. Essential Duties
Under supervision, performs paraprofessional accounting and auditing duties; and performs related duties as required Posts transactions involving cash receipts, disbursements, and/or accounts payable and accounts receivable to ledgers. Posts journal entries and verifies the availability of funds. Reviews program contracts, budgets and budget amendments, and revisions for conformance to federal, state, and local government accounting requirements. Prepares trial balances or periodic summary statements to verify the equality of debits and credits or to determine account balances. Audits vouchers submitted for reimbursement by examining contracts, budgets, balance sheets and other documents to determine if costs are allowable. Verifies computations on voucher extensions and waivers to contract provisions. Interprets contract provisions in order to identify allowable and non-allowable expenditures. Calculates totals and determines the appropriateness of supporting documentation. Resolves problems regarding budget limitations, allocations, or modifications and prepares necessary documentation. Provides technical assistance on the preparation of documents for reimbursement to contractors, subcontractors or other agencies. Maintains control ledgers, prepares routine financial reports and approves vouchers for payment. May assist in preparing departmental program and operating budgets. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Two (2) years of paraprofessional accounting or auditing experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Licensure, Certification, Or Other Qualifications:
N/A Selection Requirements:
This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral parts of the interview will be selected. Preferences
Proficient with accounting software, data management software and Oracle based applications. Details
Location:
Department of Family and Support Services Address:
1615 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago IL 60622 Shift:
Mon — Fri, 9:00am — 5:00pm THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE Benefits & Resources
For information on employee benefits, visit the Benefits Office website: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html For information on salary and title structure visit the classifications website: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf Additional Information
Job Posting: Aug 29, 2025 Job Functions & Industry
Job function:
Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries:
Government Administration
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