MCSO Finance Specialist 1

Multnomah County • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and become part of a dynamic team where your commitment to justice and community safety can make a real difference. We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to serving the community, passionate about helping others and inspired by a strong sense of purpose. MCSO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and investing in professional development opportunities throughout your career. Are you a detail-driven professional, skilled at navigating competing deadlines, motivated to anticipate and solve problems before they arise, and thrive in a collaborative work environment? Do you have experience in accounting, cash handling, and customer service - and are you ready for a challenging change? If so, this is the opportunity for you. We are currently seeking to hire one Finance Specialist 1 to perform a full range of operational/fiscal functions for MCSO. Functions include, but are not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, auditing, purchasing, general ledger, cash balances, the Adult-In-Custody (AIC) Accounting System, and provide support and backup for our Travel Coordinator.

Requirements

• Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university. Additional qualifying experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis to satisfy this requirement.
• Minimum of one (1) year of accounting experience in one or more of the following areas is required: cash handling, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger or account reconciliations.
• Must pass a criminal records check and background screening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Accounting Software and Systems.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
• Experience working for a government agency.

Responsibilities

• Daily processing of cash and check transactions for AIC trust accounts and bail; prepare and log bank deposits.
• Monitor and support the AIC account phone line, assisting AICs and their families with account‑related inquiries.
• Post journal entries for AIC deposits; prepare accounts receivable items and transmit deposits to the bank.
• Review and prepare detailed financial reports using Workday and other software to track and analyze program revenue expenses.
• Interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, and fiscal policies and procedures to assigned work functions, programs and/or grants; monitor and recommend adjustments to fiscal systems.
• Maintain front office supply inventory; complete filing, archiving, and tracking of deposits, invoices, and clearing items.
• Schedule, reserve, coordinate, and communicate travel arrangements and training registrations with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Process travel per diem advances, registrations, and trip documentation to ensure timely and compliant processing.
• Prepare direct pay and ad hoc payments for travel and training, including registration and payment for virtual and in‑person events.
• Provide daily support and backup coverage for the Travel Coordinator.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays per fiscal year (10 county observed holidays and 3 floating holidays).
• Paid sick leave accrual at the rate of .05 hours for each County-paid hour.
• Paid vacation leave accrual at 4.67 hours per pay period.
• Annual step increase each year on their progression date until they reach the top of the range.
• Eligible for annual COLA increases when approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
• Automatic enrollment in the County’s Deferred Compensation program at the rate of one percent (1%) of their pre-tax wages, unless they choose to opt out.
• Comprehensive health and dental packages with most full-time employees paying only 5-10% of the monthly cost of the coverage, depending on plan selection and bargaining unit.
• Retirement contributions of 12% to the State's retirement system (PERS/OPSRP) and no financial contributions from the employee.
• Free TriMet pass.

What This Job Offers

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