Wheaton, IL – Financial Analyst I

Salary: $57,000.00 – $59,000.00 Annually

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Department: Building and Zoning Department

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Financial Analyst I within the DuPage County Building and Zoning Department.

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union.  As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Paid Leave.

Responsibilities include:

• Gathers, compiles, organizes and documents relevant financial information
• Analyzes, consolidates and interprets financial data
• Assists with the preparation of budgets, including trend analysis and forecasting
• Assists in the preparation of detailed reports and presentations for review by all levels of management
• Monitors actual results of financial data against plans, forecasts and budgets
• Reviews, evaluates and recommends revisions to departmental expenditures for conformance to budgeted amounts
• Advises departmental representatives on appropriate spending and prepares budget transfers when required
• Coordinates with Purchasing the placement of contracts on County Board Agenda
• Verifies, prepares and reviews daily deposit sheets for various functions within County departments
• Prepares departmental invoices
• Handles departmental collections
• Processes and records billings and accounts payable documents.
• Performs data entry within the County’s accounting system; post receipts and other information to various accounts and funds.
• Prepare budget transfers when required
• Review resolutions and committee agenda for financial commitments
• Assists in grant reporting

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

A passing score on Intermediate Excel and Basic Word tests is required.
A pre-employment background check is required.