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Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 340,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers.  CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life.  In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity.  Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.

The Office of the Controller is responsible for the financial operations of Chicago Public SChools, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Internal Accounts, and Corporate Accounting.  Under the direction of the Accounts Payable Manager, this part-time position will assist the Accounts Payable (Reimbursement) team with employee reimbursement requests and coach stipend pay.  This part-time role will also assist with the launch of the new Chicago Teachers Union reimbursement platform.  This project will last 6-8 months. 

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the part-time Accounts Payable must possess the following qualifications: 

Education Required: 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent 

Experience Required: 

• Minimum ofone (1)year of professional work experience
• Previous experience in accounts payable or finance preferred but not required

Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:

• Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency- Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. 
• Be Fully Vaccinated or Submit to Weekly COVID-19 Testing- Employees are required to be fully vaccinated within 30 days of their hire date. Full vaccination is defined as at least two weeks after your second shot of a two-shot vaccination course, or at least two weeks after a one-shot vaccination course. Unvaccinated staff must submit to weekly testing.