Position Summary

Responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the City's accounting practices, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) and to meet the professional standards for a system of internal controls that is required to maintain unmodified opinions from the City’s external auditors. Researches, analyzes, and recommends processes, procedures, internal and system controls for new financial transactions and to implement new GASB pronouncements or similar federal or state rule changes; coordinates development of the documentation of any new processes or procedures. Provide technical and analytical assistance to all City staff. Work with staff members to develop policies and procedures for all financial transactions including those processed through subsidiary ledgers not integrated with the general ledger. Provide leadership, training and direction to Financial Services staff. These tasks are illustrative only and may include other related duties.

Full-time 40 hours per week

AFSCME represented

12-month probationary period

Must meet all qualifications and requirements as listed in the Position Description.

Qualifications and Skills

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of four years education and training in Accounting providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

AND

Four years of accounting experience in internal control practices, financial audits, financial analysis, project management and preparation of external reports, preferably an ACFR.

Special Requirements

CPA or the GFOA’s Certificate in Public Financial Management preferred.

Demonstrable commitment to sustainability.

Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing equity, diversity and inclusion

The individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace.

Travel among City worksites.

Ability to pass a pre-employment background and/or criminal history check.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants must submit an online application located on the City of Corvallis website (click on “Apply” above).

Position is open until filled. Applications must be received by 8:00 AM on Tuesday October 8, 2024, to be considered with the first review.

Applicants are encouraged to include a cover letter and resume with the online application; however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed online application. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted/considered.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer in Compliance with ADA.

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