Accountant III

Clatsop County • ASTORIA, OR

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About The Position

Under the supervision of the Budget & Finance Director, the Accountant III provides professional-level accounting and financial support within Clatsop County’s countywide Budget & Finance department. The role helps ensure accurate cost allocation, financial reporting, budget control, and effective management of financial information systems. It provides minimal support to divisional accountants as needed to maintain consistency and alignment with countywide financial objectives.

Clatsop County is a Home Rule county in Oregon. Its services are provided through multiple divisions, including County Administration, Assessment and Taxation, Budget and Finance, County Clerk, Health and Human Services, Public Works, the District Attorney Office, and the Sheriff’s Offices.

Requirements

• A four-year degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, and three years of experience in a professional environment performing similar duties; alternatively, an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may be acceptable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in local government accounting, including applying Oregon budget laws in a professional setting.
• Experience performing financial audits and reconciliations, analyzing financial data, and preparing financial reports, statements, and fiscal projections.
• Experience developing, monitoring, reconciling, and analyzing budgets, including reconciling budget-to-actual expenditures or revenues.
• Demonstrated experience preparing written financial information and communicating financial information effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Excel or similar software applications for reporting, analysis, and record keeping, as indicated by previous job responsibilities or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional-level accounting and financial support within the countywide Budget & Finance department.
• Support accurate cost allocation, financial reporting, and budget control.
• Help manage financial information systems effectively.
• Provide limited support to divisional accountants as needed to promote consistency and alignment with countywide financial objectives.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• 457(b) savings plan
• Vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Group additional life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level