Accounting Technician

Accounting Technician (1718292)      $24-$26/hour DOE

Shady Cove, OR 

Full Time; Temp-To-Hire

Culture:

» This position is responsible for processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate accounting records across multiple municipal funds, assisting with compliance under Oregon Budget Law (ORS 294), and supporting audits and financial reporting requirements. 

» Wage scale and step progression

» Overtime eligibility

» Seniority and layoff provisions

» Holiday, vacation, and sick leave accrual

» Union security provisions

Daily Workflow:

» Accounts Payable & Receivable:

•    Process accounts payable, including invoice review, coding, and check preparation.

•    Ensure expenditures are properly authorized and coded to appropriate funds and accounts.

•    Process accounts receivable and maintain accurate customer/vendor records.

•    Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.

» General Ledger & Fund Accounting:

•    Maintain and update general ledger entries.

•    Assist with multi-fund accounting (General Fund, Special Revenue, etc.) reporting.

•    Prepare journal entries and reconcile accounts monthly.

» Utility Billing & Municipal Billing (if applicable):

•    Assist with utility billing cycles.

•    Process payments, adjustments, and account reconciliations.

•    Respond to customer billing inquiries.

» Payroll Support:

•    Assist with payroll processing and benefit deductions.

•    Maintain payroll records and reports.

•    Ensure compliance with applicable union contract provisions regarding compensation.

» Budget & Audit Support:

•    Assist with preparation of annual budget documents in compliance with Oregon Local Budget Law.

•    Monitor budget-to-actual reports and flag variances.

•    Prepare schedules and documentation for annual independent audit.

•    Maintain documentation in accordance with Oregon Secretary of State retention schedules.

» Compliance & Internal Controls:

•    Maintain internal control procedures to safeguard public funds.

•    Ensure compliance with state and federal grant requirements, if applicable.

•    Support public records requests related to financial documents.

We’re Seeking:

» Associate degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

» 2 years of progressively responsible accounting or bookkeeping experience. 

» Knowledge of Oregon local budget law basics, fund accounting practices, and GAAP principles preferred.

» Accurate data entry and reconciliation 

» Previous preparation of financial reports

» Must pass background check 

» Must pass a drug test 

Schedule:

» Monday – Thursday 7 am - 5:30 pm

Equal Opportunity Employer: Employees and applicants are provided a full and fair opportunity for employment, career advancement, and access to programs without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, or parental status, and will not be discriminated against for any other legally protected group or status