Job Description

Posting number: 8886

Department: Finance

Division: Payroll

Job classification: Accounting Specialist II -No Driving

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance, Payroll/Benefits Administration

Summary

Jackson County Employment Opportunity.

If you enjoy working with numbers and want to be part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and professionalism, the Jackson County Accounting Office might be the perfect place for you. We’re looking for dedicated, detail-oriented individuals who want to grow, contribute, and be part of a supportive, high-performing team. If that sounds like you, we’d love to see your application!

Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!

Examples of duties

• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task in a busy office environment with interruptions.
• Experience in the following areas preferred but not required:

1. Payroll
2. Accounting
3. Accounts Payable

• Pass a criminal background check prior to hire.
• This position is represented by union group SEIU.

Qualifications

I. Position Summary

Performs accounting, auditing and customer service functions requiring interpretation and implementation of county policy utilizing a thorough knowledge of county functions and automated systems. Performs a full range of responsible and complex accounting support duties independently and exercising sound judgment and initiative with only occasional instruction or assistance is needed as new or unusual situations arise.

II. Examples of Essential Position Duties (The following duties represent some of the principal job duties; however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.)

• Performs automated financial functions for a major countywide financial operation, contract and/or grant projects; assembles complex financial data and prepares reports, statements and summaries; process work orders and service requests.
• Maintains and processes all financial records related to assigned function; reviews, reconciles and post financial records; processes adjusting journal entries; prepares and maintains accounts receivable and accounts payable records; performs account reconciliation; collects, handles or balances money in accordance with county policy.
• Receives, edits, adjusts and processes payroll information; generates and distributes payroll warrants; prepares reports, magnetic tapes and payment documents required for payroll taxes, benefits and payroll deductions.
• Prepares bank deposits; prepares appropriate journal entries and other information to interface with the general countywide automated financial system.
• Assists the public, employees, other departments and outside agencies in person and by telephone; trains other employees on proper accounting and cash handling procedures.
• Works as a team member or independently to research, compile and summarize information for reports, special assignments and projects; may be asked to prepare recommendations.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices.
• Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels.
• Has regular and reliable attendance. Overtime may be required.

III. Minimum Requirements (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following requirements, physical demands and/or working conditions)

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent AND four years of progressively responsible accounting experience (accounting, bookkeeping or financial courses and customer service experience preferred); OR
• Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.

License, Certificate or Other

Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

IV. Other Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Requires a knowledge of accounting and financial principles and practices and terminologies; payroll and withholding tax laws and regulations; auditing techniques; cash handling and control procedures; computerized financial systems; may require specialized knowledge of Medicare and state medical insurance regulations and procedures as well as medical terminology and codes. Ability to prepare data processing reports; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; compile, organize, prepare and maintain an assortment of records, reports and information in an effective manner and according to departmental and/or governmental regulations; post and make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately.

Physical Demands (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following physical demands)

Ability to work in a standard office environment; requires the ability to exert a small amount of physical effort in sedentary to light work; may require some moderate lifting, bending, reaching, kneeling and some climbing; requires sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as typing, filing, data entry, and/or use of calculators, ten-key adding machine, or other office equipment or supplies. Requires driving.

Working Conditions (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following working conditions)

Work is generally performed in an office environment and may include exposure to disruptive people.

V. Additional Information

This classification description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, or requirements, as any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of these duties, in addition to other duties not explicitly listed here. The various duties, responsibilities and/or assignments of this position may be unevenly balanced and change from time to time based upon matters such as, but not limited to, variations in the shift, work demands, seasons, service levels and management’s decisions on how to best allocate department resources. Any shift, emphasis or rebalancing of these assigned duties, responsibilities and/or assignments does not constitute a change in the job classification. The County shall schedule employees and determine FTE consistent with its determination as to efficiency of operations, financial advantages to the County, and/or effective service to the public.

Supplemental information

ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer

In accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and its amendments, Jackson County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices. A person who requires an accommodation for any part of the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources Office, Attn. ADA Coordinator, at (541) 774-6036 or by TTY/TDD 711 or (800) 735-2900 as far in advance as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled need.

Jackson County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. For a copy of Jackson County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, visit our web site at www.jacksoncountyor.gov or call 541-774-6036.

Because of the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, persons hired by the County must be able to present acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States.