Accountant 2
Accountant 2
Job ID: 107862
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.
https://www.clackamas.us/countyadmin/spirit
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 Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
PAY AND BENEFITS
Annual Pay Range: $75,798.22 - $96,124.29
Hourly Pay Range: $36.441450 - $46.213599
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
• Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/a51ff5d3-d243-49ba-aa11-15324f4c0bf8! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 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.
https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/1e311321-f9ff-4daa-8753-bbdfb4e8d1b4
http://www.clackamas.us/des/benefits.html
JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Clackamas County's Department of Finance seeks a highly motivated, detail-oriented accounting professional to join our Financial Accounting & Reporting program as an Accountant 2. This position will perform full-service accounting duties.
This role requires strong communication and customer service skills, along with excellent accounting skills. Other regular duties include meeting with customer departments, advising on appropriate accounting transactions or compliance with accounting policies, general ledger journal entries, recordkeeping, various federal or state financial reports, draws or billings, audit work-paper preparation, and various compliance tasks such as review and verification.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of everything we do. Clackamas County is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. In that spirit, we encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience with government accounting or fiscal management. Any combination of relevant education and/or training in a relevant discipline that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills, may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required years of experience.
• Experience using accounting software programs in an integrated Financial Management Information System, preferably recent PeopleSoft financial applications experience
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited business college or university
• Experience in government accounting
• Experience ensuring compliance with contracts and/or grant requirements
• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB)
Pre-Employment Requirements:
• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
*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:
• Performs a full range of operational functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, grants management, contract fiscal oversight, auditing, purchasing, payroll, general ledger, etc.; performs account reconciliations, initiates corrections, and makes adjusting journal entries; prepares supporting work papers, cash balances, proofs, and schedules.
• Analyzes and interprets financial and other information for management; presents information through reports, spreadsheets, and summaries; proposes solutions consistent with available funds, policies, procedures, and Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP); participates in the preparation of required annual financial statements; assists in the preparation of annual operating budgets; ensures selected general ledger accounts and annual reports accurately reflect the financial position of assigned work function or program.
• Applies laws, rules, regulations, and fiscal policies and procedures to assigned work functions, programs, and/or grants; in coordination with an Accountant, Senior or County Finance, monitors and makes adjustments to fiscal systems.
• Performs and analyzes various financial transactions to determine and initiate appropriate action; recommends and assists in implementing new or revised systems, policies, and procedures.
• Analyzes and monitors grants for compliance with varying state and federal rules and regulations; researches OMB Circulars and Code of Federal Regulations for applicable information; assists with the preparation of sub-recipient agreements and monitors sub-recipients fiscal compliance; initiates corrections and makes adjusting entries; prepares reimbursement requests; determines proper coding; processes payments to contractors/vendors; tracks funding sources; prepares monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports and performance reports.
• Analyzes data and prepares detailed financial reports, statements and projections to assist in the development of budgets and for budget monitoring and/or auditing; monitors expenditures to assure budget compliance; prepares budget submission forms; prepares and reviews complex documentation for interagency and intergovernmental services, expenditures and bills.
• Assists with internal and external audits/reviews to ensure compliance with required County, State, Federal, or grant program procedures and requirements; examines, analyzes, and verifies documents to ensure adherence to established controls and accepted professional standards; participates in audit resolution.
• May coordinate and review the work of lower-level professional and paraprofessional accounting staff.
• Respond as directed to auditors and other external organizations' information requests; present work products to management and external parties.
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 https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/9065b5fb-2237-47ce-9534-e7c8c40fc2bc 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.
• http://www.clackamas.us/
• http://www.clackamas.us/onboarding/
• https://www.mthoodterritory.com/
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Finance centers its mission on the values of accountability, customer service and integrity. Our team serves the public and internal customers by providing timely and accurate fiscal information, evaluating financial alternatives and coordinating among departments to meet the county's public service goals. We also manage the acquisition of county goods and services, and we maintain sound, healthy and accessible county buildings and other facilities, protecting the county's investment in our public spaces.
The Finance Division provides accounts payable and accounts receivable, budget support, grants management, payroll services, and procurement and contract services to County departments and agencies.
The Facilities Management Division provides accessible public buildings, maintains a healthful working environment in County facilities, and protect the County's investment in buildings and property.
http://www.clackamas.us/finance/
APPLICATION PROCESS
Clackamas County only accepts online applications.
Help With Your Application:
• https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/6b3147a3-bf84-4f52-8238-64a37e936b4f
• https://www.clackamas.us/jobs#helpwiththeapplication
If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or mailto:jobs@co.clackamas.or.us?subject=Application%20Materials%20Question. 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
• https://www.clackamas.us/des/jobs.html
• https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/a67ee11c-861c-4126-aa5a-4dec6174f6eb
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
mailto:JCallahan@clackamas.us?subject=RECRUITMENT%20QUESTIONS
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6092507
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