Accounting Assistant, Senior

Washington County•Hillsboro, OR

22h•$31 - $37

About The Position

The Senior Accounting Assistant is a lead position in the Tax Roll Administration unit of the Assessment & Taxation Department and reports directly to the Tax Roll Administration Supervisor. The unit works closely with the Appraisal, Tax, and Cartography business units to perform assessment administration duties. The position ensures that data in the primary computer system, Assessment and Tax Pro, is accurate and complete. The role requires strong computer and data skills and the ability to work with different business systems and applications. Sound judgment is important when handling unusual or complex business cases. The Senior Accounting Assistant also communicates and collaborates with subject matter experts in other business units to resolve issues and ensure accurate calculations. The unit consists of 10 team members.

Requirements

Associate's degree in accounting, business, or a related field and at least two years of work experience related to accounting, bookkeeping, or fiscal management; or
Accounting Certificate (12 months) and at least three years of work experience related to accounting, bookkeeping, or fiscal management; or
At least five years of work experience related to accounting, bookkeeping, or fiscal management.
Knowledge of financial and accounting recordkeeping practices and procedures.
Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures, and computer equipment.
Knowledge of basic mathematical principles.
Ability to maintain and balance a variety of financial records, ledgers, and accounts.
Ability to perform procedures in an organized and accurate manner.
Strong computer and data skills, and ability to work with different business systems and applications.
Sound judgment in dealing with unusual or complex business cases.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Criminal background check.

Responsibilities

Ensure data in the Assessment and Tax Pro system is accurate and complete.
Work with subject matter experts in other business units to resolve issues and ensure accurate calculations.
Perform assessment administration duties in collaboration with the Appraisal, Tax, and Cartography business units.
Maintain and balance financial records, ledgers, and accounts.