Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Job ID: 107654

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.

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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, November 20, 2024.

PAY AND BENEFITS

Annual Pay Range: $79,493.86 - $100,646.63

Hourly Pay Range: $38.218203 - $48.387801

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.

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JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Clackamas County's Behavioral Health Division is seeking a skilled Senior Accountant. As a Senior Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-level financial support to the Division through the Administrative Services team. In this leadership position, you'll guide the team through the annual budgeting process, oversee financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders, and monitor and adjust budgets to meet evolving needs. You will ensure compliance with governmental financial and contractual standards, proactively identify and address financial challenges, and maintain accuracy and integrity in all financial activities, applying best accounting practices to support the Division's financial goals.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible advanced level accounting/auditing experience in a professional setting that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position.

• Proficiency in accounting software and financial systems, with strong skills in Microsoft Excel for complex financial modeling, budgeting, and reporting.

• Experience with payroll cost allocation, journal entries, and maintaining a chart of accounts.

• Familiarity with federal, state, and local funding requirements and regulations, particularly those related to grant and contract management.

• Strong analytical skills for interpreting financial data, conducting compliance checks, and preparing forecasts.

• Demonstrated ability to identify financial discrepancies, correct coding issues, and make data-driven recommendations for budget adjustments and expenditure tracking.

• Ability to lead and coordinate the work of other accounting or fiscal staff, providing training and guidance as needed.

• Proven ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders in a clear, concise manner.

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as accounting, Finance, or business administration

• CPA License

• Experience with Federal & State Grant compliance

• Experience with applying Federal Guidelines and knowledge or 2 CFR 200 changes

• Experience in a government or non-profit setting preferred, with knowledge of state budget laws (Oregon Budget Law experience is ideal).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting to management, working with the Executive Team, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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

Budget Management and Compliance

• Independently prepare, monitor, and maintain a complex, multi-source funding budget, ensuring alignment with Oregon Budget Law. Prepare and enter budget information into the County's system and make supplemental adjustments as needed.

• Conduct grant accounting, analyzing data from contracts and grants for budgeting and financial monitoring purposes. Provide revenue and expenditure projections for budget determination and review upcoming initiatives with the Executive Team to ensure budget completeness.

Payroll and Expense Allocation

• Prepare routine journal entries to accurately distribute payroll costs, verifying employee contract coding accuracy and making necessary corrections. Maintain a distribution methodology for payroll-based expenses, communicating any changes to relevant staff.

Chart of Accounts and Financial Structure Maintenance

• Monitor and update the chart of accounts in collaboration with Central Finance to ensure accurate expense and revenue postings. Prepare and maintain reference sheets as needed and communicate changes to the finance team.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare detailed financial reports for local, state, and federal funders, including those for the Community Mental Health Program (CMHP) and Coordinated Care Organizations (CCO).

• Analyze, monitor, reconcile, and balance service/project budgets for compliance and correct coding discrepancies as necessary. Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for management, maintaining complex spreadsheets to track special funding and forecasting expenditures to stay within limits.

Technical Guidance and Team Leadership

• Act as a technical resource for fiscal staff by providing expertise and guidance in specific financial or accounting areas. Lead and oversee the work of other accounting personnel as assigned, including scheduling, coordinating, assigning, reviewing tasks, and assisting with performance evaluations.

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 may be 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.

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Clackamas County Behavioral Health Division strives to provide excellent mental health, substance use, care coordination, forensic, and peer services to those individuals who receive the Oregon Health Plan, Medicare or are uninsured and living in Clackamas County. Services are either provided by our own staff or through referral to partner providers located throughout the county.

http://www.clackamas.us/behavioralhealth/

Behavioral Health is a Division of the http://www.clackamas.us/h3s/

Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) consists of six divisions, dedicated to ensuring health families and strong communities in Clackamas County.

Mission Statement: We lead and learn with equity in serving individuals, families, and communities by providing access to high quality healthcare, housing, and services that strengthen social and economic resilience.

Vision Statement: Individuals, families, and communities are resilient and thriving.

H3S is committed to improving programs and ensuring better outcomes for the people served, and focuses on the following goals:

• EMPOWERED AND THRIVING STAFF - H3S staff are empowered, engaged and have a sense of belonging while being valued and supported to thrive.

• EQUITY DRIVEN SERVICES - H3S promotes and provides accessible, equitable and culturally responsive services.

• ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE & CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - H3S operates consistently, efficiently and effectively as a cohesive department, using our individual and collective skills and expertise.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help With Your Application:

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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

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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?

Jenn Johnson, Recruiter

mailto:JJohnson2@clackamas.us

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5788768

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