Accounting Technician, Senior - Health Services

Deschutes County Human Resources • Bend, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accounting Technician performs advanced technical accounting, payroll review, reconciliation, and financial reporting support for the department. This position is responsible for reviewing financial transactions for accuracy, reconciling reports and accounts, identifying discrepancies, supporting policy compliance, and assisting with the implementation of accounting and administrative procedures. The position requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, knowledge of governmental accounting practices, and the ability to interpret and apply County policies, internal controls, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The Senior Accounting Technician serves as a technical resource to staff and supports accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations.

Requirements

• Knowledge of or experience with: Governmental accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Financial reconciliation methods and internal control practices.
• Payroll review processes, timekeeping practices, and wage and hour compliance concepts.
• Accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, budgeting, and general ledger procedures.
• Financial reporting, transaction coding, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Policy review, procedure development, and implementation practices.
• The principles of general ledger record keeping (i.e., double-entry bookkeeping, accrual principle, matching principle, materiality principle, and revenue recognition principle).
• Financial and Municipal accounting practices.
• Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Sharepoint).
• Skill in: Reconciling complex financial records and identifying discrepancies.
• Reviewing payroll records with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Applying policies, procedures, and internal controls consistently.
• Analyzing financial data and preparing accurate reports.
• Using spreadsheets to organize, calculate, compare, and validate financial information.
• Interpreting policies, contracts, procedures, and financial documents.
• Communicating technical accounting and payroll information clearly.
• Managing multiple deadlines and priorities with accuracy.
• Maintaining organized records and supporting documentation.
• Performing advanced technical accounting work independently and accurately.
• Detecting errors, inconsistencies, missing documentation, and compliance concerns.
• Researching problems, identifying causes, and recommending corrective action.
• Working collaboratively with Finance, Payroll, HR, department leadership, and staff.
• Explaining financial processes to non-financial staff.
• Adapting to changes in systems, policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Associate’s degree in accounting or related field; AND four (4) years of financial accounting experience; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in accounting, business administration or a related field.
• Related experience in a public health or health services organization.
• Experience with governmental accounting bases within a governmental fund structure (budgetary, modified accrual).
• Advanced experience in utilizing Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with grant management (A-133, A-87, Super Circular 2 CFR 200).
• Direct experience with Tyler Munis accounting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile financial reports, accounts, ledgers, payroll records, expenditure reports, revenue records, purchasing records, and other fiscal data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Review financial transactions for proper coding, documentation, authorization, budget alignment, and adherence to County policies and procedures.
• Perform advanced technical accounting duties related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, grants, purchasing, budgeting, cost tracking, and year-end close processes.
• Research and resolve discrepancies in accounting records, payroll entries, invoices, purchase orders, deposits, journal entries, and related financial reports.
• Review payroll records, timesheets, leave balances, pay codes, overtime, differentials, deductions, and payroll adjustments for accuracy and compliance with applicable policies, procedures, labor agreements, and employment rules.
• Train, guide, and provide technical assistance to staff on accounting procedures, payroll review processes, transaction coding, documentation requirements, and financial system use.

Benefits

• Excellent County benefit package
• Robust healthcare package covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• Innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services
• Life insurance
• Retirement (PERS)
• Generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time)
• Holidays
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree