Lake County, IL – Temporary Finance Specialist

TEMPORARY CENTRALIZED FINANCIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST

The Centralized Financial Services (CFS) Division of the Finance Department is responsible for providing a coordinated support function for the County’s financial administrative transactional processes. This division consolidates administrative functions to deliver them in a cost-effective manner, promoting operational efficiencies and service improvements.

General function of the position involves the accurate data entry and audit surrounding transactional tasks of Purchasing and Accounts Payable, including procurement cards and employee reimbursements. The Centralized Financial Services Specialist is a position in the Finance Department reporting to the CFS Supervisor. This position supports the Finance Department and various other County Departments and agencies.

• Enter and audit invoices and match scanned images in our ERP system.
• Reconcile processed work.
• Assist departments with questions and payment updates.
• Assist vendors with excellent customer service on payment inquiries.
• Run reports and contact departments on outstanding payments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Knowledge in gathering, organizing, analyzing, examining, and evaluating data or information.
• Skill in time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to provide information, guidance, or assistance to departments and vendors.
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentially handle information.
• Ability to successfully use County-specific technology and general office software.
• Ability to communicate clearly, logically, and persuasively both verbally and in writing; ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, correspondence and documents.
• Ability to use tools, or equipment requiring moderate instruction and experience such as computers, software programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, or custom applications, and office machines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers and staff, vendors, the public and others encountered in the course of work.

• An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university or the equivalent of two years college education is required.
• Two (2) years of progressive office experience.
• Or any combination of education and experience that provides the candidate possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties prescribed to the position.

Requires mainly office work, involving standing or walking some of the time, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis, and high dexterity in operating office equipment, including a keyboard, phone, copier, etc.

Hourly Wage and Selection Process:
The pay for this contracted position is $45-$50 per hour, depending on experience. MGT employee benefits include up to a 5% match for 401(k) retirement plan, a comprehensive medical/health benefits package, and PTO/holiday pay.