Senior Grant Accountant
Job ID: 107695
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, December 5, 2024. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any time on or after that date.
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! 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
• 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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http://www.clackamas.us/des/benefits.html
JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS
The Department of Finance is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical Senior Grants Accountant to play a crucial role in managing the financial oversight of complex grants and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Your expertise will be a vital resource for internal finance staff and various county departments, providing expert guidance on grants management, compliance, and financial reporting. As a key player in upholding financial integrity, you will assist in auditing processes and collaborate closely with the Grant Manager to maximize grant utilization and effectiveness.
Serving as the technical resource for the grants management team, you will share your expertise in compliance standards with colleagues, oversee intricate grant budgets, manage accounting functions, and ensure each grant's financial health. As the primary architect of compliance reporting, you will prepare detailed financial statements, including the SEFA and reports for Single Audits. Your commitment to accuracy and clarity will allow other departments to focus on their missions confidently, knowing they have your financial expertise. Your role also extends into audit preparation, where you will review records and internal controls, identify improvements, and foster a culture of accountability throughout the county.
Working closely with the Grant Manager, you will bring the county's financial goals to life, ensuring each dollar is used to its fullest potential, and each project stays on course. As a Senior Grants Accountant, you will not only shape the county's financial future but also make a significant impact on the community through dedicated, transparent grants management, positively influencing the lives of the people we serve.
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned accounting professional to make a meaningful impact in the county's Department of Finance. You will play a critical role in helping departments across the county achieve financial transparency and accountability in managing public funds. We offer a collaborative, supportive work environment where you can advance your career, learn from experienced professionals, and make a difference in your community.
If you are ready to bring your expertise in grants management and fiscal oversight to a mission-driven team, we invite you to apply.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience with financial analysis, advanced level professional accounting/auditing or financial grants management experience in a professional setting.
• Any combination of relevant education and/or training in a relevant discipline that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills, may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required years of experience.
• Experience ensuring compliance with contracts and/or grant requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
• Effective oral and written communication skills
Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• Possession of an Oregon Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate, Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Grants Management certification, or other similar certifications
• Experience independently performing or leading fiscal compliance monitoring or single audits
• Experience auditing, analyzing and evaluating financial records, internal controls, policies and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of 2 CFR 200; federal and state grants rules, regulations processes as demonstrated through professional work experience
• Experience with FFATA reporting
• Experience reviewing subrecipient grant agreements
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:
Functions as a technical resource to other fiscal staff by providing expertise and guidance in a particular financial or accounting subject; as assigned, provides lead direction to the work of others in office support or accounting classifications; schedules, coordinates, assigns, reviews, and oversees the completion of a variety of work; may assist in performance evaluations.
Performs highly complex accounting, auditing, grants management, contract fiscal oversight, general ledger functions, and budgeting duties that may fall outside the concepts covered by regularly available written procedures, management and financial policies, standards, and Federal and State laws or regulations.
Prepares extensive reports, exhibits, and other supporting documents that detail a program's financial position and fiscal soundness, compliance with appropriate laws, grant/funding requirements, and regulations; recommends solutions to senior managers and external organizations regarding unusual or questionable financial accounting and reporting.
Reviews and interprets current, new, proposed, or revised laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to determine their financial impact on the assigned operating area, work functions, programs, and/or grants; coordinates and makes adjustments to fiscal systems.
Independently prepares, monitors, and audits financial plans for assigned programs and makes recommendations to senior managers; investigates, researches, and audits program activities to ensure compliance with laws and regulations and ethics of transactions and operations; reviews for financial treatment financial solvency; reviews balance sheets, cost and rate analyses, operating income and expenses, and prepares grant/funding reports and documentation as part of regular duties.
Analyzes and audits/reviews a full range of fiscal records, systems, policies, and procedures and recommends modifications to existing records, reports, systems, policies, and procedures; represents the county in audit resolution.
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/
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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/5823147
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