Accounting Technician, Sr. - Fair & Expo

Deschutes County; Bend (OR); In loco; USD 46.000 - 62.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

On-site clinic

Retirement (PERS)

Paid time off

Holidays

Professional development

Descrizione del lavoro

Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center seeks a Senior Accounting Technician to provide advanced accounting, budgeting, reconciliation, and financial reporting support. You will review transactions for accuracy, reconcile accounts, ensure compliance with policies, and assist with procedures implementation.

The role requires attention to detail, knowledge of governmental accounting, and ability to apply county rules. Collaboration with Staff and leadership is essential.

Competenze

• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Financial reconciliation methods and internal controls.
• Payroll review processes, timekeeping, and wage/hour compliance concepts.
• Accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, and GL procedures.
• Financial reporting, coding, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Policy review, procedure development, and implementation.

Mansioni

• Reconcile financial reports, accounts, ledgers, payroll records, expenditures, revenues, purchases and other fiscal data.
• Review financial transactions for proper coding, documentation, authorization, budget alignment, and policy adherence.
• Perform advanced accounting duties: AP, AR, GL activity, grants, purchasing, budgeting, cost tracking, year-end close.
• Research and resolve discrepancies in accounting records, payroll entries, invoices, POs, deposits, journal entries.
• Train staff on accounting procedures, payroll review processes, coding, documentation, and system use.
• Coordinate with Dept Director and County Budget Manager to develop the Dept Budget.

Conoscenze

Payroll review

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

General ledger

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Policy interpretation

Communication

Team coordination

Recordkeeping

Problem solving

Formazione

Associate’s degree in Accounting

4 years financial accounting experience

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center is the premier destination event complex in Central Oregon. Its uniquely designed property hosts local, regional and national caliber events. The facility has 340 acres of mixed use space, 300,000 square feet of indoor space, a conference center, and the First Interstate Bank Arena, the largest arena style facility in the region. Regardless of the type or size of event, Deschutes County Fair & Expo is able to play host.

ABOUT THE COUNTY

We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and 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.

Located in 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, budgeting, reconciliation, and financial reporting support for the department. This position is responsible for entering and/or 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.
• Train, guide, and provide technical assistance to staff on accounting procedures, payroll review processes, transaction coding, documentation requirements, and financial system use.
• Facilitate internal coordination/creation of the development of the Dept Budget with Dept Director and County Budget Manager.
• Interact with Fair Board in partnership with Dept Director reporting timely financials and addressing key financial questions monthly.
• Reconciles event revenue, RV Park, and Fair and Rode Revenue using existing software platforms.
• Organizes ticket admissions, food and beverage and any other revenue systems for the 5 (five)-day yearly County Fair.
• Works with Dept. Director and Operations Manager on analyzing financial data pertinent to decision making upon request.

What You Will Bring

• 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.
• Using a variety of revenue tracking and reservation software systems on a daily bases.
• Adapting to changes in systems, policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.

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

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$33.6704 to $45.1216 per hour. 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.

Education and Experience 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 job.

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.