What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Washington County, OR?
THE POSITION
Washington County's Finance Department is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team!
This position will remain open until filled. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications, as the first round of applications will be reviewed within two weeks of receipt starting February 2nd, 2025. Please be aware that the posting may close at any time without further notice.
The Opportunity
The Senior Accountant provides professional-level accounting and finance support under the supervision of the Chief Accountant. Responsibilities include preparing and overseeing financial reports, supporting audits, collaborating with operating departments to develop accounting procedures, and ensuring compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and other regulatory requirements.
The Senior Accountant plays a key role in financial reconciliation, debt management, and property tax reporting, while contributing to the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and supporting external audits.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Technical Skills :
- Proficiency in governmental accounting principles, including GASB standards.
- Solid understanding of general ledger reconciliation, financial analysis, and reporting.
- Experience with financial ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, Munis, Workday).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formula (i.e. IF, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, COUNTIF, etc.), creating and managing tables, PivotTables / PivotCharts and financial analysis tools.
Key Competencies :
Leadership and Collaboration :
Why Washington County?
Are you interested in challenging, meaningful, and rewarding work? Join Washington County in our commitment to advancing racial equity. Our Board of Commissioners worked closely with various community stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Resolution . Adopted in February 2020, this resolution commits to the equitable delivery of Washington County's services, resources, and opportunities for growth and development to every county resident.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
This position is classified as a Senior Accountant. To review the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this classification, please use this link : Accountant, Senior.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience :
A Bachelor's Degree in finance or accounting; AND
Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience performing budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing, which includes at least one (1) year of supervisory or lead worker experience spanning responsibilities in the defined principle duties of this position classification.
Preferred Requirements :
Additional Licenses, Certificates, Physical Abilities, and Specialty Requirements
Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note :
Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Please note : Candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.
Our Commitment to You
We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal-opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications from NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.
Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment
Yvonne Villa, Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Yvonne_Villa@washingtoncountyor.gov
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