Accountant II

Washington County, Oregon•Hillsboro, OR

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This position will support the Finance Operations Team, which includes Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Treasury. The role will perform a range of professional level finance and accounting duties, including cost allocation, financial reporting, account analysis and reconciliation, and financial information systems development and testing. It will also participate in developing computer-based programs, training users, evaluating accounting systems, and implementing system or process changes.

Requirements

Internal controls and auditing practices
Ability to understand and analyze management accounting needs within a large governmental organization
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and the public from diverse backgrounds
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, systems, procedures, and controls
Understanding of public sector accounting requirements, administrative structures, and regulations affecting financial operations
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business, or a related field; OR Associate’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business, or a related field; OR two (2) years of experience in accounting, accounting operations, reconciliation, bookkeeping, financial analysis, or auditing.; OR High School diploma or equivalent AND five (5) years of experience in accounting, accounting operations, reconciliation, bookkeeping, financial analysis, or auditing.
Must pass a background check.