ASSOCIATE COMPTROLLER, PAYROLL & EMPLOYMENT TAX (BUREAU OF FINANCE) – SHAKMAN EXEMPT

Cook County • Chicago, IL

19h • $129,420 - $158,180

About The Position

Cook County Bureau of Finance is seeking an experienced Associate Comptroller, Payroll & Employment Tax who will be responsible for supporting senior leadership in managing payroll and garnishment operations, including disbursement processing, tax filing, and financial reporting. The role assists with the County‑wide external audit and helps ensure compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Additional responsibilities include advising leadership on payroll, employment tax, and garnishment practices, as well as contributing to the overall management of the bureau/department through support in service delivery, policy development, and procedural implementation.
Cook County offers great benefits and the chance to participate in a strong tradition of public service. Cook County is home to more than five million residents, roughly 45%25 of Illinois’ population. Cook County Government provides a range of vital services and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents across the region. These services range from health care to urban planning. Cook County is committed to empowering its employees to bring our constituents the best that public service has to offer.
Attention Applicants: Please note that as part of ongoing job architecture initiatives, the County is reviewing job titles and corresponding grades, which may be subject to change.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher and
• Four (4) years in accounting, payroll, employment tax or directly related experience or
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree.
• Six (6) years in accounting and payroll.
• Four (4) years of previous management or supervisory experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).

Responsibilities

• Assists senior leadership in directing subordinates to administer the county wide payroll and garnishment process in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assists in the supervision of the County’s payroll and garnishment disbursement, reporting, compliance, year-end, external audit and system processes.
• Evaluates departmental and county wide payroll and garnishment policies and procedures to plan methods for ensuring timely and efficient processing of bi-weekly and interim cycles, general ledger maintenance, tax deposits, account reconciliations and required reports.
• Assists in the compilation of data and preparation of payroll tax reports, W-2 files and forms and operating reports to ensure accurate and timely distribution or filing of them.
• Make recommendations to senior leadership on improving employment tax compliance, payroll and garnishment processes, internal controls and the reduction of operating costs.
• Aids in the development and enforcement of office wide policies and procedures.
• Assists senior leadership in fulfilling the bureau's/department's responsibilities with communicating employment tax, payroll, garnishment and financial matters or data to senior leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Top Tier Medical Benefits: Medical Plans, Prescription Drug Benefit, Dental Plans, Vision Plan and 9 Additional voluntary benefit plans
• Flexible Teleworking Options
• Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum of 15 vacation days annually; and Paid sick leave)
• Pension Plan
• Financial Support Programs and Resources: Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts – Dependent Day Care, Commuter Benefits, Discounted Parking, PSLF Eligibility, Deferred Compensation and Education Tuition Stipend
• Health/Wellness Perks: Flexible Spending Accounts-Health Care, Employee Assistance Program and MyHealth Connections wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level