8886 - Accounting Specialist II (Finance)

Jackson County•Medford, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Jackson County is seeking dedicated, detail-oriented individuals to join their Accounting Office team. This role offers an opportunity to work with numbers in a supportive, high-performing environment that values integrity, collaboration, and professionalism. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and able to multitask in a busy office setting with interruptions. Experience in Payroll Accounting and Accounts Payable is preferred but not required. Pre-employment requirements include passing a criminal background check, submitting an acceptable DMV certified court print, and passing a pre-employment drug screen. This position is represented by union group SEIU.

Requirements

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.
Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
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.
Ability to prepare data processing reports.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to compile, organize, prepare and maintain an assortment of records, reports and information in an effective manner and according to departmental and/or governmental regulations.
Ability to post and make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately.
Ability to work in a standard office environment.
Requires the ability to exert a small amount of physical effort in sedentary to light work.
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.
Must be able to present acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Payroll Accounting
Accounts Payable
May require specialized knowledge of Medicare and state medical insurance regulations and procedures as well as medical terminology and codes.

Responsibilities

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.
Processes work orders and service requests.
Maintains and processes all financial records related to assigned function.
Reviews, reconciles and posts 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.