Senior Accounting Technician, Finance

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Senior Accounting Technician, Finance

Salary

$5,055.17 - $6,774.40 Monthly

Location

Bend, OR

Job Type

Regular, full time, full benefits

Job Number

2024-00177

Department

Finance

Opening Date

10/18/2024

Closing Date

11/3/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

Non-Rep

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Summary

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

Finance provides leadership and management, department-wide fiscal policy direction, financial systems management, and coordination of core financial accounting, payroll, and financial reporting services for the County.

ABOUT THE COUNTY:

We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.

Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.

We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Senior Accounting Technician is responsible for supporting the financial operations of Deschutes County. The Accounting team in Finance consists of three Senior Accounting Technicians, two Accountants, and one Payroll Supervisor under the direction of the Controller and CFO.

The Senior Accounting Technician should have impeccable dependability and be receptive to collaborative feedback from coworkers. An ideal candidate is process-oriented with a strong customer service and team-driven attitude. The ability to communicate clearly about challenges, competing deadlines, and priorities is essential. We seek candidates who are highly adaptable to changing priorities and interruptions to workflow. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented and adept at multitasking. Deschutes County has a small staff, and each of us is often called upon to do a wide range of job duties. Because of this, flexibility and excellent communication skills are crucial to the position.

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.

This position is located in Deschutes County and may be eligible for hybrid/in-office remote work as allowed by policy and approved by the supervisor.The accounting team currently works remotelyONLYon Mondays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help ensure that financial processes and procedures run smoothly across the County, including accounting, invoicing, submitting payments, processing payroll, and regular financial reporting, among other duties.

• Assist payroll supervisor with processing employee timesheets, processing payroll, employee training, and payroll reporting.

• Conducts complex special research and analysis projects; summarizes data and generates reports.

What You Will Bring:

Knowledge of or experience with:

• Customer service standards and protocols.

• Accounting and bookkeeping principles and methods, including special fund procedures.

• Principles of record keeping and records management.

Skill in:

• Performing a variety of complex accounting functions to support County operations, depending on area of assignment.

• Maintaining accurate electronic records, and identifying and reconciling errors.

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, other County employees, and representatives from other regional and federal agencies.

• Effective verbal and written communication.

*This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.

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Compensation

$5,055.17 to $6,774.40 per month for a 172.67 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This position is available immediately.

Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please clickHERE (https://www.deschutes.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/human_resources/page/682/2024_deschutes_county_benefits_guide_-_final.pdf) for full benefit details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field;

• AND four (4) years of financial accounting experience;

• OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Finance accounting experience with municipality.

Necessary Special Requirements

The employment offer will be contingent upon pre-employment screening for criminal history and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). These screenings must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.

Deschutes County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build an inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and represents the diverse voices and needs of our communities. All are encouraged to apply - we welcome diverse perspectives and experiences.

If you are a veteran and would like to apply for Veterans' Preference, please click HERE (https://www.deschutes.org/hr/page/veterans-preference-information-and-instructions) for information.

Excellent County benefit package when eligible.

Deschutes County offers eligible employees a comprehensive health care package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following 1 month of employment. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, Deschutes County provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.

Employer paid benefit offerings include:

• Life Insurance for employee and dependents

• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

• Long-term Disability Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Retirement Program through Oregon PERS

• Time Management Leave

Employee paid voluntary benefit offerings include:

• 125 Flexible Spending Program

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program

• Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance

To learn more about Deschutes County's generous benefit offerings, please visitwww.deschutes.org/hrand click on Employee Benefits.

01

This position requires an Associate's degree in Accounting or related field; AND four years of financial accounting experience; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job. Do you meet the requirements as listed above?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Please describe how you meet the qualifications as listed above.

  03

  Preference will be given for municipal financial accounting experience. Do you possess municipal financial accounting experience?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Which response best describes your role in processing invoices for payment?

• I haven't been directly involved in processing invoices for payment.

• Accurately entered invoices into the system for payment processing.

• Validated invoices, and ensured accuracy and adherence to organizational policies.

  05

  How familiar are you with reconciling cash receipts with financial records?

• I haven't been directly involved in reconciling cash receipts with financial records.

• Provided support in reconciliation tasks associated with cash receipts.

• Reconciled cash receipts and resolved discrepancies within a single fund or organization.

• Extensive experience in reconciling cash receipts, handling discrepancies, and ensuring accuracy across funds or organizations.

  06

  How many years of experience do you have in creating journal entries in an accounting or financial system?

• None

• One to two

• Three to four

• Five plus

  07

  How familiar are you with payroll processing?

• I haven't been directly involved in payroll processing.

• Entered personal time records accurately and efficiently.

• Conducted timesheet reviews to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with payroll policies.

• Successfully managed end-to-end payroll processes, including calculations, deductions, and compliance with legal regulations.

  08

  What level of involvement have you had with managing a purchase card system?

• I haven't directly been involved with the management of purchase cards.

• Utilized purchase cards for transactions and offered necessary documentation for associated purchases.

• Reconciled purchase card statements, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.

• Overseen the administration of purchase card systems, including user setup, access control, and credit limit management.

  09

  Are you able to meet the requirements of the position with or without accommodation?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

Deschutes County Human Resources

Address

1300 NW Wall Street Suite 201Bend, Oregon, 97703

Phone

(541) 388-6553

Website

https://www.deschutes.org/jobs

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