Senior Accountant (Housing & Community Development)
Clackamas County
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Job summary
Clackamas County's Department of Health, Housing, and Human Services seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to join the Housing & Community Development Division.
You will independently manage complex accounting functions for multiple programs and grants, oversee financial reporting, and ensure GAAP/GASB compliance while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressively responsible accounting, auditing, and/or financial grants management experience.
- Experience ensuring contracts and grant requirements compliance and monitoring.
- Experience applying GAAP and GASB standards in accounting practices.
- Experience budgeting in governmental or nonprofit environments.
- Ability to present complex financial information to leadership.
- Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Monitor payroll coding and independently prepare multiple complex journal entries to distribute payroll costs based on workforce time tracking information.
- Maintain and oversee the general ledger for multiple programs and funding sources, ensuring accurate recording, classification, reconciliation, and reporting of revenues, expenditures, assets, liabilities, and other financial activities.
- Analyze complex financial transactions and account activity, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate corrections to ensure accuracy of financial records.
- Prepare quarterly and annual financial reports for senior management and funding agencies, including GASB reports and grant-specific reporting.
- Perform grant accounting, forecast expenditures, and ensure funds are appropriately utilized.
- Lead financial monitoring of assigned contracts and programs for compliance with grant requirements and regulations.
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Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.
Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.
Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.
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This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Monday, November 30, 2026. Please note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any changes to the recruitment timeline will be communicated to all who have initiated the application process or submitted an application.
Annual Pay Range: $87,367.09 - $110,614.87
Hourly Pay Range: $42.003410 - $53.180226
Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on the candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.
Clackamas County's Department of Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) seeks an experienced accounting professional to join our Housing & Community Development Division (HCDD) as a Senior Accountant.
The Senior Accountant will independently perform complex accounting functions and provide financial oversight for multiple programs, contracts, and grants involving various funding sources. Responsibilities include maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts, analyzing complex financial transactions, preparing journal entries and financial reports, monitoring payroll allocations, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and funding requirements. This position will also oversee grant accounting activities, forecast expenditures, monitor contract and program finances, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting and responsible use of funds.
The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in governmental or nonprofit accounting, grant accounting, and managing complex financial activities involving multiple funding sources. They will be skilled in financial analysis, reconciliation, monitoring, and reporting, with a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, and governmental budgeting requirements. The successful candidate will also be highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to independently manage competing financial priorities while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and accountability.
H3S promotes and assists individuals, families, and communities in being safe, healthy, and thriving. The Housing and Community Development Division manages housing and homeless services programs, including system support and coordination, outreach and engagement, shelter services, housing placement and retention, supportive housing, and Housing Authority programs, including public housing. It also supports community development and weatherization programs.
- A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible, advanced-level accounting/auditing and/or financial grants management experience in a professional setting. Any combination of relevant education and/or training in a relevant discipline that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills, may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required years of experience.
- Experience ensuring compliance with contracts and grant requirements, including knowledge of grant funding lifecycles, financial monitoring, and reporting processes
- Experience applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards in accounting practices.
- Experience performing accounting and budgeting functions in a governmental or nonprofit environment.
- Demonstrated experience presenting complex financial information and analysis to organizational leadership
- Proficiency in key concepts related to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and commitment to leading with these values
- Possession of a certification such as an Oregon Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Grants Management certifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field
- Experience working in governmental accounting for a housing agency or department
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations, CFR 200, Single Audit, and state grant regulations, as demonstrated through professional work experience
- Knowledge of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and State of Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) program funding and grant reporting requirements
- Must pass a criminal history check, which may include a national or state fingerprint records check
- For veterans qualified for Veterans' Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and qualifications relate to this position.
- Monitor payroll coding and independently prepare multiple complex journal entries to distribute payroll costs based on workforce time tracking information. Verify employees are accurately coding their time in the time tracking system.
- Maintain and oversee the general ledger for multiple programs and funding sources, ensuring accurate recording, classification, reconciliation, and reporting of revenues, expenditures, assets, liabilities, and other financial activities in accordance with governmental accounting principles, County policies, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Analyze complex financial transactions and account activity, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate necessary corrections and journal entries to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
- Prepare quarterly and annual financial reports for senior management and funding agencies. Respond to special financial reporting requests related to local, state, and federal funding sources, including Metro Supportive Housing Services, Oregon Housing and Community Services, and Continuum of Care funds.
- Perform grant accounting, recommend strategies for spending down grant funds, and forecast expenditures to ensure funds are appropriately utilized. Verify revenues and expenditures are accurately coded to the appropriate grants and collaborate with internal program staff and external stakeholders.
- Lead financial monitoring of assigned contracts and programs, including investigating, researching, and auditing financial activities to ensure compliance with applicable grant requirements, County policies, and local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Thorough knowledge of: The principles and practices of accounting and auditing; governmental accounting and budgeting procedures and operations; Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB statements); techniques used to locate errors in accounting records; computerized accounting systems and how they aid in compiling, maintaining and using accounting information; general laws and rules regulating and influencing County fiscal operations; data processing as it relates to accounting records and applications; general office practices and procedures; application and use of standard office equipment.
Skill to: Use accounting-related software and financial reporting systems; design, generate and reconcile accounting reports, statements, projections and schedules; interpret and apply accounting and fiscal-related laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; prepare and maintain accurate reports, spreadsheets and fiscal records; apply and adapt established accounting principles and procedures to a variety of County fiscal applications; apply mathematical and statistical analysis to data from various sources, draw logical conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; communicate professionally, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, customers and the general public.
This position is included in the County’s alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended. This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework and based on the Department’s business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.
Clackamas County offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular-status employees.
We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering health and wellness classes and events, as well as alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness options to fit your lifestyle. Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee’s date of hire.
- 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
- Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to front-load their first year of vacation accruals! This means you have access to vacation leave at the time of hire.
- 8 hours of sick leave accrued per month
- 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
- Employer-paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (the county currently pays the employee’s share of the retirement contribution )
- A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- A Choice of Dental Plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Longevity pay
- Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
- A variety of additional optional benefits (see link below for additional information)
This is a full-time County position represented by the Employees' Association.
The Housing and Community Development Division (HCD), within the Department of Human Services, manages programs to provide decent housing and economic opportunities, community improvement, and affordable housing projects and housing rehabilitation loan programs for low and moderate-income residents of the County. HCD comprises the Housing Authority of Clackamas County (HACC) and the Community Development Division.
The Housing and Community Development Division (HCD), within the Department of Health, Housing & Human Services, manages homeless services programs and programs to provide housing and economic opportunity, community improvement and rehabilitation, and affordable housing development for low and moderate-income residents of Clackamas County. HCD comprises the Housing Authority of Clackamas County (HACC), Housing Services, and Community Preservation.
Mission Statement: We lead and learn with equity in serving individuals, families, and communities by providing access to high-quality healthcare, housing, and services that strengthen social and economic resilience.
Vision Statement: Individuals, families, and communities are resilient and thriving.
H3S is committed to improving programs and ensuring better outcomes for the people served, and focuses on the following goals:
- EMPOWERED AND THRIVING STAFF - H3S staff are empowered, engaged, and have a sense of belonging while being valued and supported to thrive.
- EQUITY DRIVEN SERVICES - H3S promotes and provides accessible, equitable, and culturally responsive services.
- ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE & CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - H3S operates consistently, efficiently, and effectively as a cohesive department, using our individual and collective skills and expertise.
Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability, or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.
Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.
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