Finance Analyst | Kendall County

Kendall County is seeking a Finance Analyst to join its Administrative Services Department!  Reporting directly to the Deputy County Administrator, the Finance Analyst will perform accounts payable duties such as ensuring that all vendor invoices are accurately recorded and paid on time, as well as maintaining accurate records in Kendall County’s accounting system.  The Finance Analyst is also responsible for analyzing accounts payable data; preparing financial reports; and utilizing accounts payable data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvements and/or cost savings.

Essential Functions:

A successful candidate for this position must able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment and provide high-quality support for Kendall County. Essential job duties include, but are not limited to all duties included in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or commensurate experience is preferred.  Preferred areas of study/experience are Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• At least three (3) years of prior work experience involving accounts payable systems and/or analytical research and reporting of complex financial data is required.

• Must be proficient in use of computers and in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint. 
• Valid and current driver’s license is required.

Work Schedule:

• Full-time position.
• Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (occasionally may be requested to attend County Board committee meetings outside of regular office hours).
• This position’s office location is on-site at the Kendall County Office Building in Yorkville, Illinois.

Benefits:

• Base salary: $60,000.00 per year.
• Approximately 13 paid holidays per year (the holidays are approved each year by the Kendall County Board).
• Paid vacation time – accrued each month, available for use immediately, and increases incrementally with years of service.
• 12 paid personal/sick days per year.
• Group health insurance (For 2024 plan year, Blue Cross/Blue Shield HMO & PPO options available for employees and family members).
• Dental insurance – available for employee and family members.
• Vision insurance – available for employee and family members.
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Pension Plan.
• Employer sponsored life insurance – employee only coverage.
• Employee sponsored life insurance – available for employee and family members.
• AFLAC benefit options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• This position qualifies for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.