Senior Accounting Clerk

Yamhill County Health & Human Services; McMinnville, Oregon, Eureka (OR, IL, CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Accounting Clerk to join their Developmental Disabilities Team. This vital role involves designing complex spreadsheets, reconciling fiscal documents, and preparing comprehensive reports. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. With generous benefits, including paid holidays and professional development opportunities, this position offers a chance to contribute to meaningful service delivery in a supportive environment. If you are organized, self-directed, and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

15 paid holidays per year

19.5 days of Flexible Earned Time

100% employer funded PERS contributions

Full health benefit offerings

$750 for professional development

$200 toward license fees

Loan repayment opportunities

Public service student loan forgiveness

Eligibility for overtime

Qualifications

• Four years' experience in finance, accounting, or billing.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Designing and maintaining complex spreadsheets and databases.
• Reconciliation of fiscal documents and payroll preparation.

Skills

Microsoft Suite

Finance

Accounting

Billing

Problem-Solving

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Specialized Training in Accounting

Tools

MMIS

CIM

Docuware

eXPRS

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: Salary is dependent on experience. Yamhill County typically hires between steps 1-4

Yamhill County has one full-time position for a Senior Accounting Clerk to work as part of the Developmental Disabilities Team. Duties will include some or all of the following: designing and maintaining complex spreadsheets and databases, reconciliation of fiscal documents, analysis and preparation of complex reports including payroll, budgets, and general ledger, and other duties as assigned. 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-hr 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 current plan year. *

Additional benefits for HHS employees:

• $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.

Will be subject to successful completion of a background check.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will be an independent learner with an ability to take on a lead role in billing for an HHS division, demonstrating a commitment to a vision of improving service delivery to our clients and will need to possess excellent communication skills, be organized and self-directed and detail-oriented, have the ability to multi-task, effective problem-solving skills, flexibility, and an ability to learn procedures and computer applications quickly (MMIS, Raintree). Must have the ability to work effectively alone or in a team environment, interacting with co-workers and the public in a courteous, professional manner. The position requires proficiency in computer use including knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office programs, MMIS, CIM, Docuware, and eXPRS.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation.

In order to qualify for most HHS positions, applicants:

Must not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare, and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); and

Must not be excluded from participation in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).

Our Community

Yamhill County has approximately 109,000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley, within close proximity to the Oregon Coast, the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas, and the Oregon Cascade Mountains. Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits, appeal and superior quality of life found in a small-town community, while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas.

Required Information

Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. Yamhill County does not offer VISA sponsorships. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I-9 and the E-Verify Program.

Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits. Any documents submitted with the application that include this identifying information will not be accepted with the application.

Some positions require a criminal history check and a review of driving record. All County positions require regular, prompt, and consistent attendance.

Accommodation Under the Americans With Disabilities Act

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email at [e-mail].

Veterans' Preference

Under Oregon law ORS 408.225-408.238, veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for hiring preference. If you think you may qualify, a Veteran's Hiring Preference Form must be completed and submitted with application. For the form and information for this process please click here. (Download PDF reader)

If you need assistance with completing an application for employment or with obtaining a Veteran's Hiring Preference Form, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email at [e-mail].

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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Minimum Experience and Training/Other Requirements

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Work Environment/Physical Demands

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