Accounting Specialist 2

Accounting Specialist 2

Job ID: 106932
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:Regular

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES



Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

Service Professionalism Integrity Respect Individual accountability Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT. Clackamas County Core Values

Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.



CLOSE DATE

This position will remain open until filled. The first application review will be Thursday, June 29, 2023. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any time on or after that date.


PAY AND BENEFITS

Annual Pay Range: $48,060.00 - $60,721.82

Hourly Pay Range: $23.105770 - $29.193184

The listed salary range will be increased by a 4.5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) on July 1, 2023. Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle. Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
• 8 hours of sick accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
  • OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time County position represented by the Employees' Association.

Employees' Association (EA) Full Time Benefits

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JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Clackamas County's Housing & Community Development Division (HCDD) seeks a highly motivated, experienced, and detail-oriented accounting and finance professional with excellent technology, data entry, and written and oral communication skills to join our team as an Accounting Specialist 2.

The selected candidate will perform the Accounts Payable functions for the Housing & Community Development Divisions (HCDD), including reviewing invoices and supporting documentation for fiscal compliance, preparing vouchers, verifying appropriate approvals and account coding, and coordinating with the county's central finance department on invoice payment. The work requires detailed knowledge of the purpose, methods, and practices of professional financial recordkeeping. This position reconciles, balances, corrects, and maintains accounting records and prepares and analyzes financial, statistical, and accounting summaries and reports for HCDD. The Accounting Specialist 2 will also process interfund requests, including the preparation of interfunds and supporting documentation, verifying appropriate approvals, and account coding. The person in this position will respond to requests and inquiries from internal and external customers, including community-based partner agencies that the counties relies on to deliver critical housing and homeless services. This position, function independently, and exercise independent judgment within the framework of existing accounting policies and procedures.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience with basic accounting and bookkeeping, including processing accounts payable
• Experience analyzing financial problems by applying accounting principles, concepts, and theories to develop solutions and recommendations
• Experience providing customer service with both external and internal customers
• Experience communicating effectively across teams and stakeholders to meet shared goals, including communicating financial information in a way that can be easily understood by individuals with limited finance proficiency
• Experience using accounting software programs in an integrated Financial Management Information System, preference given for recent PeopleSoft financial applications experience.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency in key concepts related to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and a commitment to leading with these values and supporting the effective delivery programs and services that prioritize historically marginalized communities
• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
• Driving may be necessary for County business. For position(s) with occasional/incidental driving, incumbents must possess a valid driver's license. Accommodation requests for an acceptable alternative method of transportation will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation. For position(s) with regular driving, incumbent(s) must also possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Exposure to, training in, or experience with PeopleSoft or similar financial management software, Crystal, NVision or similar report generating software and Microsoft Office productsExperience processing accounts payable for a state or local government

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.


TYPICAL TASKS

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform Accounts Payable functions for the Housing & Community Development Division, including reviewing invoices and supporting documentation for fiscal compliance, preparing vouchers, verifying appropriate approvals and account coding, and coordinating with Central Finance on invoice payment.
• Process interfund requests, including the preparation of interfunds and supporting documentation, verifying appropriate approvals and account coding.
• Process employee's reimbursement requests, including reviewing supporting documentation and verifying appropriate approvals and account coding.
• Reconcile Procurement Card statements, verify appropriate account coding, and ensuring sufficient back-up documentation has been provided.
• Prepare and process journal entries at the direction of senior finance staff, as necessary.
• Provide internal and external customer service, including answering questions and/or providing technical assistance, to other county staff, contracted service providers, and external auditors.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of internal accounting systems and accounting control records.
• Other fiscal duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of: Policies, procedures and practices related to assigned accounting system.

Working knowledge of: Methods and practices of financial recordkeeping; applicable federal, state and local statutes, rules and regulations; financial terminology; basic financial information systems and spreadsheet software; basic math; software applications for accounting systems; office practices, procedures and equipment.

Skill to: Interpret and apply the principles, laws, and procedures involved in financial recordkeeping and accounting functions; prepare financial reports and maintain ledgers and journals; analyze data and draw logical conclusions; reconcile differences within the recordkeeping system; understand the recordkeeping system and the relationship among accounting records and documents; provide customer service by effectively meeting and interacting with the public, coworkers and personnel of other departments in a courteous, professional manner; establish and maintain effective working relationships with department, County and other personnel; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; operate computer software and other office equipment.


WORK SCHEDULE

This position is included in the County's alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended. This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the Clackamas County Teleworking Policy and based on the Department's business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.


EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

• Explore Clackamas County
• Working for Clackamas County
• Recreation, Arts & Heritage
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Housing and Community Development Division (HCDD), within the Department of Health, Housing & Human Services, manages homeless services programs and programs to provide housing and economic opportunity, community improvement and rehabilitation, and affordable housing development for low and moderate-income residents of Clackamas County. HCD is comprised of the Housing Authority of Clackamas County (HACC), Housing Services, and Community Preservation.

Learn more about Health, Housing, and Human Services



APPLICATION PROCESS

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help With Your Application:

• Application Process
• Help with the Application

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

• Request Veterans' Preference
• Learn more about the County's Veterans' Preference

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.


RECRUITING QUESTIONS?

James Callahan, Recruiter
JCallahan@clackamas.us


To apply, visit https://hrapp.clackamas.us/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&JobOpeningId=106932&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=1&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant



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