Senior Accounting Clerk

Yamhill County; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking county organization as a Senior Accounting Clerk, where your expertise will contribute to the Developmental Disabilities Team. This full-time role involves designing complex spreadsheets, managing fiscal documents, and preparing detailed reports, including payroll and budgets. You will thrive in a supportive environment that values independence and teamwork while enhancing service delivery to clients. Enjoy generous benefits, including paid holidays, flexible time off, and professional development opportunities. If you are detail-oriented and possess strong communication skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in your community.

Benefits

15 paid holidays per year

19.5 days of Flexible Earned Time

PERS - 100% employer funded contributions

Full health benefit offerings

$750 for professional development

$200 for license fees

Loan repayment opportunities

Eligibility for overtime

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in finance, accounting, or billing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software applications.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain complex spreadsheets and databases.
• Reconcile fiscal documents and prepare complex reports.
• Lead billing processes for the HHS division.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Detail-Oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Specialized Training in Accounting

Business School Training

Tools

MMIS

Raintree

CIM

Docuware

eXPRS

Job description

Yamhill County has one full-time position for a Senior Accounting Clerk to work as part of the Developmental Disabilities Team. Duties will include designing and maintaining complex spreadsheets and databases, reconciling fiscal documents, analyzing and preparing complex reports including payroll, budgets, and general ledger, among other responsibilities. Experience in medical insurance billing and/or accounts payable is required. Working knowledge of fund accounting is desired.

The Benefits:

Yamhill County offers generous employee benefits:

• 15 paid holidays per year.
• 19.5 days of Flexible Earned Time (FET) accrual in the first year (based on an 8-hour day).*
• PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions.
• Full health benefit offerings with employee premiums starting as low as $58.82/month for the current plan year. *

Additional benefits for HHS employees include:

• $750 and 40 hours of paid time annually for professional development/training.
• $200 annually toward required license and/or certification fees.
• HRSA/NHSC approved site with many loan repayment opportunities available.
• Qualifying employer for public service student loan forgiveness.
• Most positions are eligible to accrue overtime.*

*Subject to the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement (7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026).

The Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Suite programs.
• Four years’ experience in finance, accounting, billing, or a related field.
  • Coursework in bookkeeping and accounting may be substituted for experience.
• Specialized training, college, or business school training is preferable.

• Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work will be considered.

Successful candidates will be subject to a background check.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will be an independent learner capable of taking a lead role in billing for an HHS division. They should demonstrate a commitment to improving service delivery to clients, possess excellent communication skills, be organized, self-directed, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task. Effective problem-solving skills, flexibility, and the ability to quickly learn procedures and computer applications (MMIS, Raintree) are essential. The candidate must work effectively alone or in a team, interacting courteously and professionally with co-workers and the public. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, MMIS, CIM, Docuware, and eXPRS is required.

Employees must be able to perform essential functions with or without accommodations.

Applicants must not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare, etc.) or federal procurement activities, as per regulations.

About Our Community:

Yamhill County, with approximately 109,000 residents, is located in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. It is home to Linfield University, Chemeketa Community College, George Fox University, and Portland Community College. The county offers a high quality of life with access to Oregon Coast, Portland, Salem, and the Cascade Mountains, along with numerous recreational opportunities.

Required Information:

All hires must provide evidence of identity and employment eligibility under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. The county does not sponsor visas. Verification is done via Form I-9 and E-Verify.

Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, with consideration given regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition, or disability. Personal trait information should not be included in applications.

Some positions require background checks and driving record reviews. Regular attendance is expected.

Accommodation Under the Americans With Disabilities Act:

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email at [e-mail].

Veterans’ Preference:

Veterans meeting minimum qualifications may be eligible for hiring preference under Oregon law (ORS 408.225-408.238). Submit a Veteran’s Hiring Preference Form with your application. For more info, click here or download the PDF reader.

For assistance with applications or veteran preference forms, contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email at [e-mail].

Status of your application:

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Please refer to the Classification Specification for knowledge, skills, abilities, minimum experience, training requirements, and physical demands of this position.