Accounting Specialist 2

3 days ago


Portland, Oregon, United States Clackamas County Full time
Accounting Specialist 2

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounting Specialist 2 to join our team at Clackamas County Department of Transportation & Development. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing essential accounting support across multiple programs, including reconciling, balancing, correcting, and maintaining accounting records, as well as preparing and analyzing financial, statistical, and accounting summaries and reports.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage all aspects of accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR), including fee calculations, data analysis, and budgeting, to support departmental programs effectively.
  • Reconcile daily deposits, ensuring all transactions balance correctly and preparing the necessary journal entries.
  • Perform in-depth research and analysis to reconcile discrepancies and maintain accurate financial records.
  • Provide exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders, building partnerships through a commitment to excellence.
  • Conduct ongoing quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures on department tools and processes, collaborating with the team to resolve performance and system issues as they arise.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of two (2) years of experience in general ledger accounting, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and maintaining accurate financial records.
  • A minimum of two (2) years of experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable accounting functions.
  • A minimum of two (2) years of experience processing daily deposits, reconciling transactions, preparing journal entries, and preparing financial documents according to applicable procedures.
  • A minimum of one (1) year of experience analyzing financial problems and applying accounting principles, concepts, and theories to develop solutions and recommendations.
  • A minimum of two (2) years of experience providing customer service to both external and internal customers.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, with at least two (2) years of experience using advanced functions for data summarization and data manipulation.
  • At least one (1) year of experience processing accounts payable and accounts receivable in a public sector agency.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrated understanding of how to leverage data analysis techniques and tools within accounting roles.
  • An Associates Degree, or higher, in Business Administration, Accounting or a closely related field.
  • Experience with PeopleSoft or similar financial management software reporting functions.

Work Schedule:

This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Friday. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.



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