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Cost Accountant (Management Analyst 2) - Public Works

This listing closes on 4/1/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

Employer

Marion County

Salary

$33.14 - $44.37 Hourly

Location

Salem, OR

Job Type

Full-time Regular

Job Number

656-2025-4

Department

Public Works

Division

Public Works Administration

Opening Date

03/18/2025

Closing Date

4/1/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

06

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.


Are you looking for an opportunity to do meaningful accounting and data analysis work in a collaborative team environment?  Do you possess excellent general ledger, journal entry and balance sheet reconciliation experience?  Do you enjoy mapping accounting functions for new software systems, while also providing important data driven reporting tools?  If so, we want to meet you! 

The Public Works Accounting Team is recruiting a Cost Accountant. This full-time, regular position directly supports various Public Works programs by providing journal entry creation and review, balance sheet reconciliations, complex data analysis, coordinating the implementation of new software systems, and conducting inventory processes. 

The successful candidate will have strong general ledger experience, the ability to collect and synthesize data from multiple data sources, prepare fiscal and operational analysis reports for various stakeholders, and be proficient using data analysis tools in software systems such as Excel, Access, and/or Power BI. Work experience in governmental accounting would be helpful but not required to be successful in this position.  

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Perform complex management analysis and coordination activities that have department or countywide scope and impact with significant community involvement, including program research and development, forming and chairing special task forces and committees involving the county and members of the community, and coordinating and administering a variety of special programs.
                     
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general direction of a department head or designee, with additional recommendations from teams, task forces and committees.
 
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May provide leadership and direction to clerical or professional staff in relation to special projects or assignments.

Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following

  • Performs professional accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll tasks.
  • Assists with the implementation of new software and accounting systems including serving as the liaison between internal and external stakeholders to meet system requirements; map accounting functions; form and lead special committees and work groups to identify system requirements and accounting process changes; and develop procedural guides and resources for new software systems.
  • Conducts inventory processes, including full counts of stock items; re-counts as needed for higher variances; and year-end inventory account reconciliation and preparing journal entries to record inventory variances. 
  • Coordinates and reviews work of paraprofessional accounting and clerical staff to ensure accuracy for departmental journal entries, reconciliations and other fiscal tasks. 
  • Prepares and manages monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Designs and performs complex cost analysis for various Public Works programs, including KPM’s, FEMA grant reporting, and monitor expenditures for special projects. 
  • Provides analytical support to the Data Analyst through reporting, data collection, and research for the purpose of providing analysis, budget and forecasting support to department-wide programs and service districts. 
  • Develops and maintains monthly volume analysis, operational analysis, and fiscal analysis that bridge actual to budget with variance analysis for key operations. 
  • Prepares annual calculation of assessments to property taxes and certifications for a variety of services on behalf of service districts. 

OTHER JOB DUTIES
  • Serves on committees and provides data for various department meetings and projects.   
  • Update Accounting section’s intranet site as needed.
  • Attends and participates in staff meetings as well as meetings with various other agencies to coordinate activities impacting Public Works.
  • Attends trainings related to accounting principles, project management, data mining, and other topics related to position.

Participates in basic through advanced incident command training and drills to maintain proficiency in EOC operations.  Assumes any position assigned in the EOC, up to and including command staff.   Emergency Management duties may require working long hours outside normal business hours, weekend/holiday work, and may occur with little or no advance notice.


Requirements for the Position

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

  1. Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, political science, communication, accounting, economics, or related field; AND
  2. Four years of responsible experience including independent research, design and methodology, management analysis, and facilitating group process; OR
  3. Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
  • The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
  • This assignment is represented by a union.
  • This is a full-time position, which is not eligible for overtime.
  • Typical Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 
Specific recruitments may require experience, or specialized education, certifications, training, or licensures with time-sensitive expectations. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, and of the principles of sound organization and management; financial principles and practices in local government, and of budget preparation and administration techniques; organizational processes and design; principles and practices of statistical analysis and data collection.

Ability to research and analyze issues and procedures; prepare and present recommendations on complex issues, and to illustrate policy and fiscal impact of alternative decisions; prepare a budget and to evaluate budgetary requests; conduct and evaluate surveys and special studies; evaluate program or department operations and performance; establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers and the public; lead and direct and participate in training and evaluating personnel.

Skill in applying the principles and techniques involved in performing management improvement studies; coordinating and facilitating group process, and in communicating effectively in both oral and written form; making formal presentations before large groups; applying statistical techniques to research and administrative studies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sits; stands; moves about the work area; bends forward; climbs stairs; reaches overhead; lifts up to 30 lbs.; pushes and pulls up to 30 lbs.; moves carts weighing up to 30 lbs.; carries items weighing up to 20 lbs.; keyboard operation; rapid-mental/hand/eye coordination; speaks in clear and audible voice; reads at 12 point font; distinguishes colors and shades; depth perception; ability to hear at a normal speech level; may have exposure to heat, cold, wet and uneven areas, and noise.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.  Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.  Questions about your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans’ Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015.  Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

  • One of the following:
    • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
    • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
    • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.
  • In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
    • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
    • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation, through Human Resources, in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying.  Please e-mail Human Resources if you wish to request an accommodation.

Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents.  Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits. 

Most regular positions in this classification are represented by Marion County Employees Association (MCEA).   For a summary of benefits, click here.  For a complete and detailed overview of the MCEA benefits package, click here, and select MCEA Benefits from the left menu or Marion County Employees Association (MCEA) from the page links.  Regular and temporary employees are represented by MCEA.

Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result.

01
To receive credit for your supplemental questions, your answers must be supported by details in the education and/or work experience section of your application form. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer. Do you understand this statement?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Indicate how many years of full-time work experience you have doing independent research, design, and methodology. (One year of work experience is equal to 2,080 hours.)
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 5 years
  • More than 5 years
  • None of the above
03
Indicate area(s) of accounting work experience that you are proficient in. Please select all that apply.
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Journal Entry Preparation
  • General Ledger and Financial Statements
  • Inventory Management
  • Balance Sheet Reconciliations
  • Auditing Financial Records
  • Cost Accounting
  • Financial Analysis
  • None of the above
04
Describe your work experience performing general ledger-related accounting functions, i.e. preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, mapping accounting structures, etc. Please also list total number of years of full- time work experience (One year of work experience is equal to 2,080 hours). NOTE: Your answers must be supported by details in the Work Experience section of your application.
05
Describe your work experience preparing fiscal and operational analysis. Please also list total number of years of full- time work experience (One year of work experience is equal to 2,080 hours). NOTE: Your answers must be supported by details in the Work Experience section of your application.
06
Choose the item(s) with which you are proficient in Microsoft Excel. Check all that apply.
  • Creating Pivot Tables
  • Using Pivot Tables
  • Using Filters Features
  • Creating Databases
  • Creating Macros
  • Functions (@IF)
  • Functions (Database)
  • HLookup
  • VLookup
  • None of the above
07
Describe a project you have managed within the last five years. Describe the project's goals and outcomes, stakeholders, timeframe and milestones, and your role and responsibilities.

* Required Question

Employer
Marion County
Phone
(503) 566-3949
Website
https://www.co.marion.or.us/HR/Pages/jobs.aspx
Address
PO BOX 14500

Salem, Oregon, 97309

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