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Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

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The Opportunity:

This is an internal opportunity that is open to all current regular, probationary/trial service and limited duration employees, or those in a paid or unpaid internship program at the time of recruitment, who are in paid status, on approved leave, or on an active recall list.  Additionally, current temporary and on-call employees may apply for an internal recruitment provided that they were currently or previously hired through a civil service process.

Overview

Are you an experienced and progressing Accounts Payable Manager or professional looking for work that matters? Do you like the challenge of supporting a large and diverse workforce? Are you looking for a professional challenge that mixes your strong technical payroll skills with your ability to manage, motivate and lead staff?

If so, we have a job opportunity for you! 

As the County’s Accounts Payable Manager, you are detail oriented and have the ability to plan and manage the countywide Accounts Payable activities. You are able to ensure compliance to County Administrative Procedures, GAAP, and GASB.  Central Accounts Payable processes over 150,000 supplier payments and refunds annually. 

As the Multnomah County Accounts Payable Manager you will: 

• Manage and administer Countywide Accounts Payable processes and systems  

• Manage County supplier payment processing and supplier master files. Develop and maintain countywide policies and procedures that relate to Accounts Payable functions 

• Perform internal audit tasks for Accounts Payable activities (payment processing, p-card, t-card, and petty cash) within the County 

• Administer the County’s procurement and travel card program

• Manage fiscal year end countywide Accounts Payable activities and deadlines

• Coordinate annual 1099 tax reporting to Internal Revenue Service

• Lead banking relationship with P-Card program provider (currently Bank of America) 

• Manage and guide Central Accounts Payable staff (6.0 FTE - represented) 

A successful applicant will also possess the following skills:

• Acting with Integrity: You act in a manner that is consistently truthful, reliable, trustworthy and transparent in words and actions. 

• Leadership: You lead by example and move work forward through personal actions and collaborations. 

• Financial Management/ Procurement/ Purchasing: Demonstrates stewardship of funding and expenditures. 

• Outcomes Oriented: You strive to fulfill commitments and responsibilities and hold yourself accountable for successful outcomes. 

• Navigating Change: You adopt new competencies and techniques as needed to respond to a complex, uncertain, and sometimes volatile environment.

• Building Relationships: You create mutually beneficial relationships with coworkers, customers, community members, and/or clients based on understanding and respect.

To Qualify

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. 

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:  

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field; or equivalent professional level experience.

• Three years of supervisory experience in finance operations

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• More than 3 years of experience in finance operations (this is above the 3 years of supervisory experience in finance operations as listed in the minimum qualifications). 

• Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices (GAAP and GASB). 

• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards to include audit application techniques.  

• Working knowledge of applicable federal, state and local rules and laws 

• Working knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting, and internal control systems.  

• Working knowledge of Workday or another ERP System.

Screening and Evaluation 

The Application Packet: Your completed application must include the following items.

The Application Packet:

• A completed online application.

• A resume covering relevant experience and education. Please be sure your resume includes the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, a brief summary of your responsibilities, and the number of employees under your supervision.

• A cover letter that expands on your resume, addresses why you are interested in this position and demonstrates how your experience and skill set aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed.

Note: The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials may be scored and determine your eligibility for an interview.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications: We may do an additional preferred review and/or send out additional supplemental questions to identify those highest qualified.

• Consideration of top candidates: We will consider qualified candidates in order of rank and score from the list of eligible candidates. This may include panel interview(s), a hiring interview, and/or additional testing to determine the best candidates for a position.

• Background check and reference checks: All finalists must pass a thorough criminal record check and reference check.

Additional Information:  

This recruitment may be used to fill full-time, part-time, temporary, limited duration and on-call positions.

Type of Position: This salaried executive position is not eligible for overtime.

Work Location: Multnomah Building:  501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214

Schedule: This position will be a hybrid of telework & in office, with the opportunity of an alternative schedule. 

Equal Pay Law: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience, education seniority, training, and/or tenure. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters

Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.  

In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

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Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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