Finance - Accountant

Human Resources•Albany, OR

10h•$26 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs duties in a manner that promotes internal and external customer service, harmonious working relationships, and effective team participation. The role contributes to a positive, respectful, and productive work atmosphere, requiring regular attendance to meet job demands and provide necessary services. This is a FLSA non-exempt, eligible for overtime, union-represented, non-management position in the Finance Department reporting to the Accounting Supervisor. The position assists with the compilation of information for the annual audit and the agency's annual budget process. It reviews payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable transactions for accuracy and timely posting, and completes reconciliations associated with monthly expenses, receipts, and accruals. The role creates closing and correcting general ledger journal entries for timely and accurate month and quarter-end close, and develops complex spreadsheets for analysis and review by Program Directors and the Executive Director. This position provides backup support to contracts management, payroll, and accounts payable. It completes quarterly and annual financial report projects and offers technical and analytical assistance to staff and directors. The role ensures the maintenance of accounting controls and adequate audit trails for OCWCOG funds. This position is a Mandatory Reporter by statutory requirement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration, plus two years of governmental, accounting experience which includes transaction processing, payroll, internal control practices, financial audits, project management and financial analysis.
An associate’s degree and additional related experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s requirement, or any satisfactory combination of education, experience, and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
Broad knowledge of the accounting field, with experience in governmental accounting, fund accounting, and grant funding being especially useful.
Knowledge of payroll and withholding tax laws and regulations.
Working knowledge of computerized financial systems, spreadsheets, and word processing software.
Knowledge of financial analysis.
Knowledge of internal controls, budgeting, and how to invest governmental funds.
Knowledge of confidentiality rules.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately.
Ability to prepare, analyze, and interpret mathematical reports and data, identify errors, and track errors through the accounting system.
Ability to operate a personal computer and keyboard for extended periods to perform the essential functions of the position.
Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
Ability to cope with stressful deadlines.
Ability to apply advanced communication skills, including but not limited to: active listening, clear and concise presentation of information, and the ability to relay complex information so it is easy to understand by a variety of audiences.
Ability to demonstrate open, creative, interpersonal skills and build rapport.
Ability to apply critical thinking and judgment.
Ability to exercise excellent problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to identify and handle significant policy inquiries from staff or others in the absence of the Department Supervisors.
Possession of a Valid Oregon Driver’s License or can obtain reliable transportation to travel throughout the three-county area.
Position requires successful completion of criminal history and driving record check.
Ability to complete HIPAA training no later than 30 days after hire.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish Encouraged.

Responsibilities

Performs position duties in a manner that promotes internal and external customer service, harmonious working relationships, and effective team participation.
Assists with the compilation of information for the annual audit and the agency's annual budget process.
Reviews payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable transactions for accuracy and timely posting.
Completes reconciliations associated with monthly expenses, receipts, and accruals.
Creates closing and correcting general ledger journal entries to ensure timely and accurate month and quarter-end close.
Creates complex spreadsheets as requested for analysis and review for Program Directors and the Executive Director.
Provides backup support to contracts management, payroll, and accounts payable.
Completes quarterly and annual financial report projects and provides technical and analytical assistance to staff and directors.
Ensures maintenance of accounting controls and adequate audit trails for OCWCOG funds.
Adheres to agency’s accounting practices in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
Develops, implements, and maintains appropriate internal controls and auditing procedures.
Monitors and makes recommendations for improvements to the accounting systems, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP, budgetary, and other restrictions.
Develops financial processes and procedures and related reports.
Reviews payroll transactions for accuracy and assists with maintaining compliance with State and Federal law, and the agency’s collective bargaining agreement (union contract) and compensation policies.
Reviews accounts payable, cash receipting and accounts receivable transactions for accuracy to ensure timely posting, payment and billing of related contracts and grants.
Assists with the annual audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report creation, including preparation of audit working papers and working with the auditors during the annual financial audit.
Assists in preparing the annual agency budget.
Provides technical assistance to COG staff and managers.
Performs special projects, financial analysis, and research.
Reconciles general ledger accounts, bank statements, and fixed assets, and performs correcting journal entries.
Prepare journal entries as needed to record various transactions, including allocations, adjustments, etc.
Audits & posts fiscal transactions.
Prepares Monthly and Quarterly Financial Reports.
Prepares United States Department of Agriculture – Intermediary Relending Program reports.
Prepares Veterans Services Reports.
Prepares Department of Human Services – Medicaid reports.
Prepares Economic Development Administration – Revolving Loan Funds reports.
Prepares other reports as requested by Directors, Managers, and Supervisors.
Prepares Payroll and/or Tax Reports.
Assists Accounting Supervisor in the development of reports as assigned by Finance Director and Executive Director.
Gains a complete understanding of the financial software to provide backup and resources for Accounts Payable and Payroll processes.
Gains a complete understanding of agency funds and reporting requirements to provide back up and resources to the Contracts Unit.