Accounting Technician, Senior - Health Services

Deschutes County; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site clinic

Pharmacy

Wellness services

Life insurance

PERS retirement

Paid time off

Holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Deschutes County is seeking a Senior Accounting Technician to provide advanced accounting, payroll review, reconciliation, and financial reporting support within the Administrative Services team. The role focuses on accuracy, compliance with governmental accounting practices, and applying county policies across financial operations.

The position requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of governmental accounting, and the ability to guide staff on accounting procedures and financial system

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting or related field; 4 years of financial accounting experience.
• Public health or health services accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with governmental accounting bases.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Tyler Munis accounting platforms.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Governmental accounting

Financial reconciliation

Payroll review

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Budgeting

General ledger

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Policy review

Excel

Communication of accounting

multitask

Education

Associate’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Tyler Munis

Excel

SharePoint

Outlook

Word

Job description

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

Deschutes County Health Services supports over 400 staff in Behavioral and Public Health programs working to promote and protect the health and safety of the community in a broad variety of community-based settings.

This position is part of Administrative Services, which ensures DCHS has the facilities, resources, and support necessary to provide the highest quality of service to clients, customers, and the community through planning, consultation, implementation, analysis, and review.

Hear from staff about our workplace here.

ABOUT THE COUNTY:

We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregonand the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.

Locatedin the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.

We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.

ABOUT THE JOB:

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.

Key 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.

What You Will Bring:

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.

*This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and functions.

$5,813.87 to $7,791.15 per month for a 172.67 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union-represented position is available immediately.

BENEFITS:

Our robust healthcare package covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $100 for employee only and $121 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE for full benefit details.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

The employment offer will be contingent upon pre‑employment screening for criminal history and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). These screenings must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.