Parks Accounting Clerk: Payments, Reconciliation & Records

Tillamook-County; Tillamook (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tillamook County's Parks Department seeks an Accounting Clerk 1 to handle routine financial transactions, receipts, and basic reconciliations. The role requires accurate recordkeeping, attention to detail, and the ability to work with vendors and department staff while following Oregon Pay Equity practices.

This full-time, Monday–Friday position offers 40 hours per week in an office setting. A high school diploma and at least one year of related experience are required, with a pre-employment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of education or experience beyond high school in financial record keeping.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal history background investigation.
• Knowledge of accounting procedures and terminology.
• Ability to follow clear-cut procedures and interact courteously with others.

Responsibilities

• Receive money, prepare receipts, and post payment to department accounting records or spreadsheet.
• Review vendor billing packages to ensure the voucher is complete and that supporting documents are present.
• Verify and input data into system to generate electronic bills. Use spreadsheets to track account receivables.
• Identify “unknown” money or track missing payment entries when errors have a common pattern for resolution.
• Reconcile bank statements against department records of payments, receipts, and deposits.

Skills

Spreadsheet software

Accounting software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year of education or experience beyond high school in financial record keeping

Job description

Tillamook County's Parks Department seeks an Accounting Clerk 1 to handle routine financial transactions, receipts, and basic reconciliations. The role requires accurate recordkeeping, attention to detail, and the ability to work with vendors and department staff while following Oregon Pay Equity practices.

This full-time, Monday–Friday position offers 40 hours per week in an office setting. A high school diploma and at least one year of related experience are required, with a pre-employment