Accounting Specialist 2 - Sheriff's Office
Job ID: 107666
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 October 28, 2024.
PAY AND BENEFITS
Annual Pay Range: $58,717.56 - $74,962.87
Hourly Pay Range: $28.229598 - $36.039842
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:
• 11.7 hours of vacation accrual 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 accrual per month
• 10 paid holidays and 2 personal days 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
• Employer paid 4% Deferred Compensation
• Employer Paid 3.5% to Medical Trust
• 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 Peace Officers Association.
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JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office is seeking a highly motivated, trainable, and detail-oriented individual with excellent customer service skills. The ideal candidate will possess data entry, analysis, and written and oral communication skills to fill a journey-level Accounting Specialist 2 position. Incumbents perform complex paraprofessional duties in accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll processing, and reporting. The work requires detailed knowledge of professional financial recordkeeping methods and practices.
The Accounting Specialist 2 will respond to requests and inquiries from internal and external customers and is expected to function independently and exercise independent judgment within the framework of existing accounting policies and procedures.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All Sheriff's Office positions require a complete Statement of Personal History (SPH).
Only those applicants selected will need to submit the SPH. The SPH is due 10 calendar days AFTER you have been notified. Applicants will receive instructions from the Department of Human Resources or the Sheriff's Office on how to login to the electronic SPH.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll functions.
• Experience analyzing financial problems by applying accounting principles, concepts, and theories to develop solutions and recommendations.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience providing customer service with both external and internal customers.
• Experience working in positions that required excellent attention to detail.
• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test
• Must pass an extensive background investigation, including national fingerprint records check
• Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. http://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/828106a0-265a-47cc-a3a6-0a2c8b028673
Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• An Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or a related field is desirable.
• Experience with PeopleSoft financial management software, report generating software and Microsoft Office products.
• Experience in financial reporting and auditing data for completeness and accuracy in a state or local government.
• Knowledge of budgetary compliance and Oregon budget law.
• Experience processing accounts payable and accounts receivable at a state or local government.
• Experience completing corrective journal entries.
• Experience preparing cash and credit deposits.
• Experience working in a law enforcement environment.
*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:
1. Reviews vouchers, invoices, cash receipts, purchase orders, timesheets, interfunds and other source documents for accuracy, proper authorizations, adequate documentation and appropriate account numbers; identifies and resolves discrepancies and prepares corrective entries; ensures budgeted funds are available to cover payables.
2. Establishes and maintains statistical, bookkeeping and accounting control records; prepares and enters approved journal entries, assigning debits and credits to appropriate accounts in general and subsidiary ledgers; reviews and verifies cash receipts and deposit summaries; balances accounts.
3. Maintains financial, statistical and inventory records on an automated system; creates, revises and analyzes complex computer spreadsheets and reports; researches and abstracts technical data.
4. Monitors assigned department budgets; may assist departments in preparing annual and supplemental budgets; prepares forms for budget transfers and adjustments; advises departments on availability of funds and recommends transfers and adjustments.
5. Prepares federal, state and local claims, statements, reports, tax returns and worksheets from a variety of source reports, data and accounting records.
6. Establishes payment and reporting schedules for grants and contracts; ensures appropriateness of payments subject to grant restrictions; develops reporting format and compiles report documentation; coordinates spending of multiple grants.
7. Provides internal and external customer service; provides technical assistance to County departments and outside auditors; interprets County fiscal and budget policies and procedures; assists employees using the County's automated financial information system.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Thorough knowledge of: Policies, procedures and practices related to assigned accounting system.
Working knowledge of: Methods and practices of financial recordkeeping; applicable federal, state and local statutes, rules and regulations; financial terminology; basic financial information systems and spreadsheet software; basic math; software applications for accounting systems; office practices, procedures and equipment.
Some knowledge of: Principles and techniques of supervision.
Skill to: Interpret and apply the principles, laws, and procedures involved in financial recordkeeping and accounting functions; prepare financial reports and maintain ledgers and journals; analyze data and draw logical conclusions; reconcile differences within the recordkeeping system; understand the recordkeeping system and the relationship among accounting records and documents; provide customer service by effectively meeting and interacting with the public, coworkers and personnel of other departments in a courteous, professional manner; establish and maintain effective working relationships with department, County and other personnel; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; operate computer software and other office equipment.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Friday. 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 designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.
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
“A Tradition of Service Since 1845.” The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) mission is to provide public safety services to the people in Clackamas County so they can experience a safe and secure community. We will fulfill the mission through teamwork and partnerships, as reflected in our core values.
Values
Courage
Dedication
Integrity
Professionalism
Respect
The CCSO serves over 400,000 residents of the County with over 500 employees. As the County's largest law enforcement agency the Sheriff's Office patrols the unincorporated areas of the county as well as several cities that have contracted with CCSO to provide law enforcement for them. The CCSO has many specialized units such as canine, motorcycle patrol, the dive team, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), search and rescue, narcotics investigation (SIU), detectives and Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT). The Sheriff's Office is also required by law to provide correctional facilities for the county and to offer support services to other agencies in the County, such as: the jail, parole and probation, transitional services, special units and occasionally personnel resources.
The CCSO is committed to enhancing a diverse workforce through principles of active recruitment in the community, equal employment opportunity and positive human resource management. The Administration and staff of the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office adopts a philosophy and practice that we recognize the full potential of all employees, treating all persons with respect, fairness and impartiality.
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APPLICATION PROCESS
Clackamas County only accepts online applications.
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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?
Lindsay White, Recruiter
mailto:lindsaywhi@clackamas.us
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5726940
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