Accountant 1
Job ID: 107928
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 Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
PAY AND BENEFITS
Annual Pay Range: $59,925.25 - $76,368.23
Hourly Pay Range: $28.810215 - $36.715495
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! This means you have access to vacation leave 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.)
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• 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
Do you excel at organizing complex financial data and ensuring every detail is accurate? Are you committed to maintaining precision and accountability in every transaction? If so, we invite you to consider joining our Finance team as an Accountant 1 - Accounts Receivable.
At the heart of our fiscal operations, this role is crucial in supporting the County's financial integrity by carefully handling cash deposits, billing, interfund transactions, reconciliations, and more. You will not simply crunch numbers—you will play a key role in keeping our books clean, our data dependable, and our services running smoothly.
As a key contributor on our Accounts Receivable team, you will be responsible for daily deposit summaries, monthly account reconciliations, interdepartmental billings, and working in the Accounts Receivable (AR) module to ensure accuracy across our financial systems. Your work may include reviewing account coding, preparing journal entries, resolving discrepancies, supporting annual audits, and contributing to developing policies and procedures that improve our processes.
Whether you review financial transactions for compliance, generate reports for management, or provide excellent customer service to departments and partners, your contributions will help uphold the standards of accountability that our community depends on.
The ideal candidate is a problem-solver, a collaborator, and a professional who values detail. You enjoy working with numbers, reconciling accounts, and leaving things more organized than you found them. You are also someone who sees beyond the numbers—you understand their story, their impact, and the importance of accuracy and clarity. You will thrive in this role if you:
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both in writing and in person;
• Enjoy working independently while remaining a dependable part of a team;
• Possess a solid understanding of accounting principles such as GAAP and GASB;
• Have experience with integrated financial systems (such as PeopleSoft Finance);
• Are comfortable working in spreadsheets, reports, and reconciliations;
• Can manage shifting priorities with a calm, steady approach; and
• Value structure, transparency, and doing things right the first time.
In this role, you will be part of a collaborative team committed to financial stewardship and public service. We value innovation, integrity, and inclusion and support your growth through cross-training and professional development.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience years in accounting or fiscal management. Any combination of relevant experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills may substitute for the required years of experience.
• Exposure to, training in, or experience with an integrated Financial Management Information System (FMIS)
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)\
• Ability to convey and exchange information clearly and effectively, using appropriate methods of communication
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Intermediate level skills in computer spreadsheets, word processing and data entry (preferably MS Excel and Word)
• Exposure to, training in, or experience with PeopleSoft Finance
• Accounting experience at a state or local government
• 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 Veterans' 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 or assists in performing several operational functions, including accounts receivable, verification or reconciliation, general ledger entries, etc.; performs account reconciliations and makes original or correcting journal entries to specific accounts; prepares supporting work papers, cash balances, proofs, and schedules.
• Prepares or assists in preparing a variety of detailed periodic and annual reports, spreadsheets, and summaries for use by management; ensures selected general ledger accounts and annual reports accurately reflect the financial position of the assigned work function or program.
• Learns and applies laws, rules, regulations, and fiscal policies and procedures applicable to assigned work functions; monitors, coordinates, and may recommend adjustments to fiscal systems.
• Performs or assists in performing and reviewing standard financial transactions to assure accuracy and conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and with state statute, county policy, established procedures and availability of funds; determines and initiates appropriate action; assists in development and implementation of financial policies and procedures; assists in reviewing and evaluating accounting systems and recommends related improvements.
• Assists with reviews of accounting transactions to ensure compliance with required county, state, and federal requirements; examines, analyzes, and verifies documents to ensure adherence to established controls and accepted professional standards.
• Answer department inquiries and provide customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.
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/6225025
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