Accountant, Finance Department (Re-Opened)

$81,293 - $108,940/Yr

Deschutes County - Bend, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Bend, OR

1,001-5,000 employees

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Accountant position within the Finance Department of Deschutes County is a senior-level role responsible for supporting the financial operations of the county. This role involves performing a variety of accounting functions, including financial reporting, account reconciliations, and compliance with governmental financial standards. The Accountant will work closely with a team of accounting professionals and report directly to the Controller, playing a critical role in ensuring accurate financial management and reporting for the county.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to departments in performing professional accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, grants, and special funds.
• Assists the Controller in preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), including fund financial statements, note disclosures, statistical tables, and other financial schedules.
• Maintains financial records and associated accounting systems; processes transactions, updates accounts, compiles documentation, and generates reports.
• Reviews and validates data; maintains additional accounting and technical transaction databases as needed; reviews and processes payroll data.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration.
• Three (3) years of public sector accounting experience or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
• In-depth knowledge of governmental financial reporting and related systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience and detailed knowledge of ERP systems covering multiple modules in a variety of different applications focused on governmental accounting.
• Possession of a CPA or other professional designation.

Benefits

• Robust health plan offered at a minimal cost for employee and dependents.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Retirement plan (PERS).
• Generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time).
• Holidays and professional development opportunities.