Accounting Tech 2

THE POSITIONAccounting Tech 2 - Douglas County Management & FinanceFull Time Position / Position works 40 hours per week, includes excellent full-family benefit package, PERS/OPSRP retirement and availability of deferred compensation retirement savings.Onsite (Courthouse complex) childcare available at a discounted employee rate through Roseburg Professional Childcare (Fowler St. location only).

Availability is subject to center waitlist.Job Summary: This position performs duties associated with managing the countywide payroll program and the validation, examination, coding and reconciliation of fiscal, financial and statistical records.Essential Functions:This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.

Audit and process timesheets, interpret policy, prepare reports for insurances, workers' compensation, retirement and other benefits; post reconciled accounts to general ledger.

Interpret and ensure compliance with appropriate state and federal laws, rules, regulations and contracts. Develop and maintain a payroll procedures manual.

Participate in planning and implementation of system upgrades for payroll.Manage countywide accounts payable functions.

Interpret policy and ensure compliance, resolve discrepancies with vendors, prepare and submit invoices for payment.

Maintain accounts payable procedures manual.

Participate in system implementation and upgrade for accounts payable applications.Collect and record financial data for county departments through the general ledger, reconciling key accounts and month end balancing.Maintain account structure which includes determining when a new account is needed, how it fits into account structure, and monitoring impact of new account on entire system.Assist in the preparation, presentation and documentation of department or county budget.Assist in the preparation of year-end audit schedules and reconciliations.Coordinate, confer with and resolve problems with data processing department relating to technical and programming aspects of accounting and statistical reporting functions; prepare report specifications for financial and statistical reports.Research, compile and prepare detailed fiscal, financial and statistical reports; maintain fiscal accountability; oversee data entry into automated system.POSITION REQUIREMENTSSKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job. Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required, will be considered. however, the following is preferred:

Bachelor's degree in accounting and two years work related experience.Associate's degree in accounting plus four years work related experience.Six years accounting work related experience (work experience must include automated accounting systems with a heavy emphasis in municipal fund accounting)RequiredAt time of appointment, must possess valid Oregon drivers license Regular and consistent attendance

Knowledge of:

Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, practices and techniques; considerable knowledge of municipal fund accounting procedures including general ledger, budgeting, contract management and grant compliance processes; considerable knowledge of automated accounting systems and computer processes and capabilities; reasonable knowledge of federal, state, and county laws, rules, and regulations related to municipal fund accounting.Skill in:

Use of standard office equipment which includes automated equipment and systems. Ability to:

Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; plan and organize assigned accounting operations; plan, organize, coordinate, and review work of assigned staff; provide training to employees and others related to accounting and automated reporting systems and procedures; analyze and prepare complex and detailed fiscal, financial and statistical records; make decisions independently in accordance with established policies and procedures, establish new policies when applicable, and use initiative and judgment in completing tasks and responsibilities; coordinate a variety of projects and schedule time to meet deadlines; use sound judgment and maintain confidentiality in dealing with employees and the public; courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, other agency representatives, committees, data processing personnel, vendors and the public.SCREENING & EVALUATIONWhile not part of initial applicant screening, the finalist for this position may be required to pass a criminal history background check and credit check as part of a contingent offer of employment. To learn more about this position, please review the position classification.Questions?

Contact Human Resources by e-mail at hr@co.douglas.or.us or ph: (541) 440-4405Douglas County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.Douglas County Statement on Equal Employment OpportunityIf you require any special assistance at any point during the application or selection process and would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please e-mail a description of your request to Human Resources.Job DetailsSalary$26.06 - $34.43 HourlyLocation

Courthouse - Roseburg, ORJob TypeFull TimeJob Number2025-00003DepartmentManagement & FinanceOpening Date01/09/2025Closing DateContinuousAgency infoAgencyDouglas County (OR)Phone 541-464.6300

541-440-4405 WebsiteAddress 1036 SE Douglas Ave. Room 322

Roseburg, Oregon, 97470

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