Wheaton, IL – Financial Analyst II

Salary $37.35 – $38.47 Hourly
$72,830.75 – $75,016.67 Annually
Job Type: Full-time
Location: 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois
Department: Finance Department

Grant Funded thru December 2026 by the American Rescue Plan (ARPA)

Responsibilities include:

•Serves as a lead worker or supervisor in the assignment of finance and accounting related projects, effectively recommends such actions for assigned personnel
•Recommends hires and promotions, directs and evaluates employment decisions for all assigned positions
•Plans, develops and implements policy and procedures for the administration of departmental financial analysis and accounting, gathers, compiles, organizes and documents relevant financial information
•Analyzes, consolidates and interprets financial data
•Prepares detailed reports and presentations for review by all levels of management
•Monitors actual results of financial data against plans, forecasts and budgets
•Consolidates a wide range of operating and financial projections for the development of both short term and long term business plans
•Prepares annual judicial and public safety statements
•Recommends financial actions for internal planning and for submission to Financial Consultant and Consulting Engineer
•Maintains a current cost control
•Ensures availability of funds for payment of bills
•Assists in budget preparation and performs budgetary accounting
•Advises on the use and source of funds
•Ensures that uniform financial procedures are maintained
•Coordinates with County Treasurer all sources of revenue and investments to ensure that they are utilized to their maximum advantage
•Makes estimates of work and material costs
•Advises on accounting problems
•Assists subordinate personnel with work problems
•Sets up procedures to maximize efficiency and cost savings; maintains personnel record

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

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• Two years experience in professional finance or accounting work

A pre-employment background check is required