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Accountant
Salary
$31.58 - $42.17 Hourly
Location
Eugene, OR
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
202300238
Department
County Administration
Division
CAO Financial Services
Opening Date
05/19/2023
Closing Date
6/12/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
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Description
About the Position
Are you looking to further your accounting career? Lane County has an open Accountant position in the County Administration Operations, Financial Services Division. The purpose of this position is to support the Financial Reporting Supervisor in preparing financial documents, monitoring transactions, evaluating financial workpapers, and performing account reconciliations. The Accountant is a critical position in Financial Services and has the opportunity to enact positive change within the division. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, analytical, and have strong attention to detail.
About The Division
As part of the County Administration Department, the 14 FTE in the Financial Services Division perform functions related to accounting, financial reporting, investment of funds, cash management, debt management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll administration, and procurement. Financial Services is responsible for maintaining and reporting all financial transactions on an accurate and timely basis and preparing financial statements following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). In addition, financial Services maintains effective accounting systems to control and report the receipt and disbursement of County and taxing districts funds and is responsible for receiving and recording all County expenditures and revenue obligations.
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm
This is an AFSCME represented position
Qualifications
Training
- Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a closely related field (all with major course work in accounting) from an accredited college or university.
Experience
- Three years of increasingly responsible professional level accounting experience, preferably in the public sector environment. Experience with lead responsibility over a function or program is required.
An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience developing and improving processes and systems.
- Experience in reconciling account balances, researching discrepancies, and resolving issues.
- Knowledge and experience in governmental fund accounting.
Notes
This position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check.
Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
CLASSIFICATION DETAILS
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Selection Process
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Equal Employment Opportunity
Lane 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.
Strategic Plan
In alignment with Lane County's Strategic Plan, incumbent(s) will be expected to demonstrate the following core behaviors: Passion to Serve, Driven to Connect, and Focused on Solutions.
The 2022 -2024 Strategic Plan focuses on the areas that Lane County will pursue as a way to deliver on our vision for the residents of Lane County. To meet these challenges, we know that the basis of our efforts lies in leveraging our people and partnerships to achieve our Strategic Priorities. We also recognize that the quality and commitment of our staff is essential to a shared future where Lane County is the best place in which to live, work, and play.
Veteran Preference Information (https://www.lanecounty.org/government/county_departments/human_resources/talent_acquisition/veterans__preference_information_)
Careers with Lane County Offer Extraordinary Benefits
At Lane County, we value our employees and we show it with our extraordinary benefits. We know that you chose public service for more than a paycheck, and our outstanding benefits are designed to help you Live Well, Live Lane - throughout your career. Read on to learn what great benefits await you in a career with Lane County.
Introducing ALEX (https://www.myalex.com/lanecounty/home#choose-benefits) , Lane County's benefit advisor! ALEX is an interactive tool that will help you understand the benefits being offered, out of pocket expenses and coverage available. You will need the Collective Bargaining Unit found in your job posting and when asked for your date of hire, please put in today's date.
ALEX Benefit Advisor (click here) (https://www.myalex.com/lanecounty/home#choose-benefits)
Collective Bargaining Units
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AFSCME
AFSCME Nurses
AFSCME Physicians
FOPPO
LCPOA
Local 626
Prosecuting Attorney's
Benefits to keep you & your family well - Physically
Health insurance coverage becomes effective the first of the month following your first 30 days as an eligible employee.
The Plan Options And Costs Per Month For 2018 Are Outlined Below
Medical/Rx/Vision - Lane County offers medical, prescription and vision exam coverage for you and your eligible dependents.
If you enroll in the HDHP the County will contribute to your HSA: $1,500 (individual) or $3,000 (family) annually. This amount is prorated based on date of hire.
Eligible employees who complete a Health History Risk Assessment (HHRA), Biometric Screening, and Comprehensive Health Review (CHR) at the Live Well Center receive a $20 per month credit.
Wellness Clinic - The Live Well Center is for Lane County benefits-eligible employees, spouses and dependents (ages 2 and up) who are enrolled in the Lane County health plan. Marathon Health manages the Live Well Center and their clinical team provides confidential, affordable care for your acute and preventive healthcare needs. The Live Well Center also provides health coaching, chronic disease counseling, comprehensive primary care services, and much more.
Dental - Lane County provides dental coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Lane County provides this counseling and concierge service to employees and members of their immediate households.
Fitness Center Membership - Lane County provides employees with a free membership to a local fitness center. Employees may add their families at a discounted rate.
Benefits to keep you & your family well - Financially
Retirement - Lane County pays for, and enrolls employees in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) and the Individual Account Program (IAP) following six full months of employment. (Current members are eligible upon hire.)
Disability - Lane County pays a portion of wages for eligible employees through Short-Term Disability, and provides Long-Term Disability coverage. Lane County complies with all State and Federal disability laws for employee, family, parental and pregnancy leaves regulations.
Time Management - Lane County provides employees with a generous bank of hours to be used for sick, vacation, family emergencies and personal days.
Holidays - Lane County provides 10 paid holidays per year:
New Year's Day Independence Day
Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday Labor Day
Presidents' Day Veterans' Day
Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day
Juneteenth Christmas Day
Life Insurance - Lane County pays for employee group term life insurance.
County-paid training & development to keep your career well
On-site Classes - Lane County offers a variety of on-site classes to develop employees' soft and technical skills.
Online Training - Lane County offers a variety of online classes through LEAP to help employees continually improve their skills.
Conferences & Seminars - Lane County pays for employees to attend professional conferences to encourage continuous learning and professional development.
Lane County Offers These Other Valuable Benefits
Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings - Employees may enroll in a deferred compensation program 457(b) to save for retirement.
Vision - Eligible employees may purchase supplemental vision insurance.
Supplemental Life Insurance - Employees may purchase supplemental life insurance for themselves and their dependents/spouse.
Aflac - Optional employee-paid voluntary group coverage is available through Aflac.
Group Discounts - Group discounts may include homeowners and auto insurance, pet health insurance, credit union membership.
The above information describes typical benefits available for Regular Full-time Employees. Actual benefits received may differ by position, employment status (regular, temporary, or extra help) and/or bargaining group. Paid medical, dental and vision coverage for dependents is determined by labor agreement or APM, as applicable. Physicians should contact their supervisor for health plan options and rates. Please note that Temporary and Extra Help positions are not typically eligible for benefits. This is only brief summary of benefits available to eligible Lane County employees. In all cases, plan documents govern.
For additional information about these extraordinary benefits contact the Benefit Resource Center at 1-866-468-7272, or Lane County HR at (541) 682-3124.
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IMPORTANT: Please ensure you have included ALL relevant education, employment and lived experience in your application. To ensure compliance with Oregon Equal Pay laws, Human Resources will conduct a wage analysis based on the information you have provided in your application to determine the appropriate starting wage if you are selected.
- I acknowledge I have provided all relevant education and employment history.
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What is your highest level of education?
- Bachelors degree
- High School or equivalent to completion of twelfth grade
- Associates degree
- Masters or higher degree
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How many years of increasingly responsible professional level accounting experience do you have, including lead responsibility over a function or a program?
- At least 7 or more yrs.
- 1-2 yrs.
- 3-4 yrs.
- No experiences or less than 1 yr.
- 5-6 yrs.
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Why are you interested in working for Lane County and what interested you most about this position? What strengths would your experience bring to this position and Financial Services? (10 pts.)
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Lane County uses PeopleSoft for its financial and payroll systems. Please describe the types of enterprise-wide accounting systems you have used, and the types of work performed in each system. Also, list the Microsoft Office business applications you use and your level of proficiency in each application. (20 pts.)
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Describe your experience using data extraction tools for financial research, reconciliations, and reporting (e.g., pivot tables, macros, queries). Provide specific examples for verifying and reconciling account balances between different ledgers or applications and identifying and resolving accounting errors. Additionally, what techniques might you utilize to quickly compare two large data sets to identify discrepancies and why? (20 pts.)
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Share an example where you helped internal customers in another department or work section resolve a financial issue or general ledger discrepancy. a) What communication or actions did you take to ensure you met or exceeded their expectations? b) If the task required periodic follow-up, what provisions did you implement to ensure future compliance? (20 pts.)
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Provide an example of how you improved your work performance by incorporating new technology techniques, practices, or processes? (20 pts.)
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Provide examples of how you have contributed to an inclusive workplace culture where all employees are welcomed and respected. (10 pts.)
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Agency
Lane County
Address
125 E 8th Avenue Eugene, Oregon, 97401
Phone
(541) 682-3637
Website
https://www.lanecountyor.gov
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