Accounting Technician 1

Tillamook-County; Tillamook (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tillamook County’s Assessment & Taxation department seeks an accounting technician to process financial transactions, reconcile accounts, and support compliance with GAAP and GASB standards. The role involves maintaining records, preparing reports, and assisting with financial operations across county systems.

The position requires a high school diploma, one year of related experience, and the ability to communicate with staff and external agencies. A pre-employment background check is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of related experience.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal history background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions for county systems and balance daily.
• Reconcile accounts and assist in financial reporting.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Prepare reports and notices related to financial obligations.
• Train staff on procedures and software.

Skills

Accounting procedures

Automated accounting systems

Cash handling

Statutes/regulations

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Computers

Job description

Department: Assessment & Taxation. Union Affiliation: AFSCME. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday. Hours Per Week: 40.

Tillamook County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education, experience and seniority for wage offers.

Incumbents in this 3-level classification series combine a practical knowledge of accounting (GAAP and GASB) with procedural and program knowledge. At this level, employees focus on processing financial transactions, maintaining records, and ensuring accuracy in financial operations. Responsibilities include assisting with financial reporting, reconciling accounts, and supporting compliance with established policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The individual in this role is expected to possess and exhibit the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of accounting procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of automated accounting systems and computer processes and capabilities to assemble, review, and maintain accounting, budget, or fiscal transactions.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures and reconciliation methods.
• Knowledge of state statutes and financial regulations relevant to accounting and reporting.

Skills

• Skill in using computers and a variety of accounting software.
• Skill in attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial records and reports.
• Skill in applying state statutes and regulations to financial processes and compliance requirements.
• Skill in handling and tracking cash transactions accurately and securely.

Abilities

• Ability to analyze and prepare financial records.
• Ability to reconcile and reconstruct incomplete accounting information and find required information.
• Ability to use initiative and judgment in completing tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to courteously meet and communicate effectively with other employees, agency representatives, vendors, contractors, the public, and others.

Required Qualifications (Minimum qualifications for this role)

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• One (1) year of related experience.

Certifications or Licenses

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Other Qualifications

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal history background investigation.

Duties assigned to this classification include, but are not limited to, the following examples.

• Process financial transactions for county-wide systems.
• Processing refunds for overages, double payments and corrections.
• Perform daily, monthly and annual balancing.
• Process and manage delinquent accounts, including issuing necessary notices and coordinating follow-up actions.
• Liaise with legal counsel and other agencies regarding compliance matters, notices, and official documentation.
• Prepare and distribute required reports and public notices related to financial or regulatory obligations.
• Review and approve applications and official documents in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Provide database management and support, including data entry, updates, and retrieval.
• Maintain and update digital and print resources, such as websites and public records.
• Process and track financial records and filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Train and assist staff in relevant procedures, software, and best practices.
• Provides customer service & answers phone calls.

Performs additional duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervision is not a function assigned to this role.

Supervisory Controls

• Works under close supervision, performing routine tasks independently based on past experience.

Working Conditions

Mental effort

• Usually, normal concentration and deadlines with occasional periods of sustained deadline pressure.

Physical effort

• Minimal: The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, laptop bag, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work environment

• Everyday Risks/Discomforts: require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, and commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

Selection Process

• Following the closing date of this recruitment, if you are selected as a candidate for an interview, we will contact you by email to arrange a date and time. We want to ensure that we hire the best possible staff for our county team because we believe that the right people are our most valuable asset!