General Ledger Accountant 1
Job ID: 107965
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 position will remain open until filled. The first application review will be on Thursday, July 24, 2025. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any time on or after that date.
PAY AND BENEFITS
Annual Pay Range: $64,128.88 - $81,725.31
Hourly Pay Range: $30.831194 - $39.291013
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
• 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 has an opening for an Accountant 1 to join our Department of Finance's General Ledger (GL) Team. This entry-level professional role provides hands-on experience with core accounting functions and serves as a great stepping stone toward long-term growth in governmental accounting. If you are someone who thrives on accuracy and enjoys working with numbers, this opportunity provides a meaningful career in public service.
In this role, you will contribute to the county's month-end and year-end close processes, complete detailed account reconciliations, and assist with audits and the development of workpapers. You will support the preparation of financial reports, monitor compliance with accounting standards and internal policies, and help ensure financial data is accurate, timely, and useful for management decisions. Your work will also include responding to department inquiries and performing general ledger duties that support the preparation of the county's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in accounting principles and a strong eye for detail. You are comfortable working independently but also know when to ask questions or collaborate with your team. You take pride in the integrity of your work, can manage multiple priorities, and communicate clearly with both financial and non-financial audiences. You're eager to grow, learn, and contribute to the overall success of the county's financial operations.
Start building a career with purpose, structure, and impact. Apply now and become part of a team that helps keep Clackamas County running smoothly and responsibly.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience years in accounting. 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 full-cycle accounting, including month-end/year-end close and audit preparation or supporting documentation requests
• Exposure to, training in, or experience with an integrated Financial Management Information System (FMIS)
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of governmental fund accounting
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Accounting experience at a state or local government
• Exposure to, training in, or experience with PeopleSoft Finance
• Experience working with audits or audit preparation
• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB)
• Intermediate or higher proficiency with Microsoft Excel
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 account reconciliations, month-end closing, year-end closing, and audit workpapers as assigned.
• 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 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.
• Assists in conducting 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 the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
• 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
• Department inquiries and 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
We manage county fiscal information while helping to acquire the necessary goods and services to make our county run smoothly
Clackamas County takes the responsibility of managing public dollars very seriously. Every day, we try to be as efficient as possible with our residents' tax dollars. But we don't want residents to simply take our word for it. That's why we have audit measures in place.
Clackamas County has been awarded The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. 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.
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/6374872
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