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Deschutes County Accountant, Health Services (Posting has been Revised and Re-opened Until Filled) in Bend, Oregon
Accountant, Health Services (Posting has been Revised and Re-opened Until Filled)
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Accountant, Health Services (Posting has been Revised and Re-opened Until Filled)
Salary
$6,774.40 - $9,078.37 Monthly
Location
Bend, OR
Job Type
Regular, full time, full benefits
Job Number
2024-00078
Department
Health Services
Opening Date
06/24/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Bargaining Unit
Non-Rep
Description
Benefits
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Summary
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
Our Mission is to promote and protect the Health and Safety of Our Community. Our department has a primary responsibility to help address the basic health and wellness of Deschutes County residents. The department offers services at more than 40 locations in Deschutes County including public schools; health clinics in Bend, La Pine, Redmond and Sisters; five school-based health clinics; agencies such as the KIDS Center and the State of Oregon Department of Human Services; area hospitals; care facilities and homes.
To hear from staff about working at Deschutes County Behavioral Health, please click HERE. (https://vimeo.com/683937354/cce8815902)
ABOUT THE COUNTY:
We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,200 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.
Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.
We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.
ABOUT THE JOB:
This position will join a fast paced, mission driven Finance Team that supports an innovative health services department in achieving fiscal sustainability and resilience to support positive outcomes in the community.
This position will be providing fiscal and grant management for a complex and rapidly evolving healthcare environment. Specific duties include performing professional accounting and financial analysis functions, in addition to reconciling and reporting of financial transactions using generally accepted accounting principles. The position requires an in-depth knowledge of financial reporting and Federal grant management; work performed will be in compliance with state and federal regulations, County policies and procedures, and government accounting standards. Duties include: maintaining and reconciling accounting records for multiple unique and complex grants, researching financial issues and resolving discrepancies, preparing budget and payroll projections and allocations, balancing inter-fund activity, reviewing and reconciling receipts and expenditures, preparing monthly financial reports to internal and external agencies, managing employee payroll allocations to multiple grants, comparing budget to actuals with variance analysis and explanation, preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations, assisting with year-end audit work papers and financial reports including the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), supporting grant budgetary management processes in accordance with Federal guidelines, and conducting cost-benefit analysis of potential purchases and funding opportunities.
This position is located in Deschutes County and may be eligible for hybrid of in-office/remote work as allowed by policy and approved by the supervisor.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintaining and reconciling accounting records for multiple complex budgets.
Preparing budget and payroll projections and allocations.
Meeting critical time deadlines for the development and submission of federal, state, and County financial reports.
What You Will Bring:
Knowledge of or experience with:
Governmental accounting and financial reporting standards.
Grant accounting, budgeting, and reporting.
Exercising patience and discretion in communications with others inside and outside the organization and ability to communicate technical concepts to others, as needed.
Skill in:
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others at all time.
Performing account and variance analysis, preparing account adjustments, and completing financial reports using PC-based financial software and spreadsheets.
Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others at all times.
*This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.
Notification to all candidates will be sent viaemail and/or text only. Please opt in for text messaging or check your email and your Governmentjobs.com account for application status.
Additional information regarding the position may be found by clickinghere. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/deschutes/classspecs)
Compensation
$6,774.40 to $9,078.37 per month for a 172.67-hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This position is available immediately.
BENEFITS:
Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please clickHERE (https://www.deschutes.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/human_resources/page/682/2024_deschutes_county_benefits_guide_-_final.pdf) for full benefit details.
This posting has been revised and re-opened until filled.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration;
AND three (3) years of public sector accounting experience;
OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in accounting.
Reviewing interrelated financial records and identifying and reconciling errors.
Experience in grant management and reporting.
Necessary Special Requirements
The employment offer will be contingent upon pre-employment screening for criminal history and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). These screenings must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.
Physical Requirements. Must have the ability to work in an office that is environmentally controlled; possess sufficient hand coordination to perform keyboarding and data entry; arm/hand movements to retrieve work materials and operate a variety of general office equipment. The position is frequently required to sit, walk, stoop, bend, reach, stand, grasp, talk, hear, see, and may lift up to 10 pounds.
Deschutes County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build an inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and represents the diverse voices and needs of our communities. All are encouraged to apply - we welcome diverse perspectives and experiences.
If you are a veteran and would like to apply for Veterans' Preference, please click HERE (https://www.deschutes.org/hr/page/veterans-preference-information-and-instructions) for information.
Excellent County benefit package when eligible.
Deschutes County offers eligible employees a comprehensive health care package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following 1 month of employment. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, Deschutes County provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.
Employer paid benefit offerings include:
Life Insurance for employee and dependents
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
Time Management Leave
Employee paid voluntary benefit offerings include:
125 Flexible Spending Program
457 Deferred Compensation Program
Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance
To learn more about Deschutes County's generous benefit offerings, please visitwww.deschutes.org/hrand click on Employee Benefits.
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This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration; AND three years of accounting experience; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job. Do you meet the minimum requirements as listed above?
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No
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Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications as listed above. Be specific with regard to education and years of experience.
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Preference will be given for a Master's degree in accounting. Do you possess a Master's degree in accounting?
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No
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Preference will be given for experience reviewing interrelated financial records and identifying and reconciling errors. Do you possess this experience?
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No
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If yes, please briefly describe your experience reviewing interrelated financial records and identifying and reconciling errors.
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Preference will be given for experience in grant management and reporting. Do you have experience with grant management and reporting?
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No
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If yes, please briefly describe your experience in grant management and reporting.
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Are you able to meet the requirements of the position with or without accommodation?
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Agency
Deschutes County Human Resources
Address
1300 NW Wall Street Suite 201Bend, Oregon, 97703
Phone
(541) 388-6553
Website
https://www.deschutes.org/jobs
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