Accounting Technician, Sr. - Fair & Expo

Deschutes County Human Resources•Bend, OR

About The Position

The Senior Accounting Technician performs advanced technical accounting, budgeting, reconciliation, and financial reporting support for the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center. The position enters and reviews financial transactions, reconciles reports and accounts, identifies discrepancies, supports policy compliance, and assists with implementing accounting and administrative procedures. It requires attention to detail, sound judgment, knowledge of governmental accounting practices, and the ability to apply County policies, internal controls, and applicable requirements. The Senior Accounting Technician also serves as a technical resource to staff and supports accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations. The role supports the department’s budget development in coordination with the Department Director and County Budget Manager, and works with the Department Director to provide timely financial reporting to the Fair Board and address financial questions. It reconciles event, RV Park, and Fair and Rodeo revenue using existing software platforms and organizes revenue systems for the five-day annual County Fair. The position also analyzes financial data with the Department Director and Operations Manager when requested. The position is available immediately and is union represented. Compensation is $33.6704 to $45.1216 per hour. A County benefit package is available when eligible.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Accounting or a related field and four years of financial accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge.
Knowledge of governmental accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of financial reconciliation methods and internal control practices.
Knowledge of payroll review processes, timekeeping practices, and wage and hour compliance concepts.
Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, budgeting, and general ledger procedures.
Knowledge of financial reporting, transaction coding, and recordkeeping requirements.
Knowledge of policy review, procedure development, and implementation practices.
Knowledge of general ledger recordkeeping principles, including double-entry bookkeeping, accrual, matching, materiality, and revenue recognition.
Knowledge of financial and municipal accounting practices.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
Ability to reconcile complex financial records, identify discrepancies, and research problems, causes, and corrective actions.
Ability to review payroll records accurately and confidentially and to apply policies, procedures, and internal controls consistently.
Ability to analyze financial data, prepare accurate reports, and use spreadsheets to organize, calculate, compare, and validate information.
Ability to interpret policies, contracts, procedures, and financial documents and communicate technical accounting and payroll information clearly.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities, maintain organized records and supporting documentation, and perform advanced technical accounting work independently and accurately.
Ability to detect errors, inconsistencies, missing documentation, and compliance concerns; collaborate with Finance, Payroll, HR, department leadership, and staff; and explain financial processes to non-financial staff.
Ability to use a variety of revenue tracking and reservation software systems daily and adapt to changes in systems, policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

Reconcile financial reports, accounts, ledgers, payroll records, expenditure and revenue records, purchasing records, and other fiscal data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Review financial transactions for correct coding, documentation, authorization, budget alignment, and adherence to County policies and procedures.
Perform advanced technical accounting duties involving 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 reports.
Train, guide, and provide technical assistance to staff on accounting procedures, payroll review, transaction coding, documentation requirements, and financial system use.
Coordinate development of the department budget with the Department Director and County Budget Manager.
Work with the Department Director to report timely financial information to the Fair Board and address financial questions monthly.
Reconcile event revenue, RV Park revenue, and Fair and Rodeo revenue using existing software platforms.
Organize ticket admissions, food and beverage, and other revenue systems for the five-day annual County Fair.
Analyze financial data with the Department Director and Operations Manager to support decision-making when requested.