Accounting Specialist 2 (Behavioral Health)

Accounting Specialist 2 (Behavioral Health)

Job ID: 107409

Location: Oregon City, Oregon

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:Regular

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES

Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

• Service

• Professionalism

• Integrity

• Respect

• Individual accountability

• Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT.

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Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

CLOSE DATE

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.

PAY AND BENEFITS

Annual Pay Range: $50,222.70 - $63,454.30

Hourly Pay Range: $24.145530 - $30.506877

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month

• Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/a51ff5d3-d243-49ba-aa11-15324f4c0bf8! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.

• 8 hours of sick accrued per month

• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):

• Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)

• OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65

• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage

• A Choice of Dental Plans

• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes

• Longevity pay

• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan

• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time County position represented by the Employees' Association.

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JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Clackamas County's Behavioral Health Division is seeking an adaptable problem solver to join a dynamic and collaborative financial team! The ideal candidate will be detail oriented and data driven. The Accounting Specialist 2 works year-round to ensure the Behavioral Health Division finances and contracts are accurate and functional. We foster an information sharing and supportive environment where we can learn and make process improvements together.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience with basic accounting and bookkeeping, including processing accounts payable

• Experience analyzing financial problems by applying accounting principles, concepts, and theories to develop solutions and recommendations

• Experience providing customer service with both external and internal customers

• Experience communicating effectively across teams and stakeholders to meet shared goals, including communicating financial information in a way that can be easily understood by individuals with limited finance proficiency

• Experience using accounting software programs in an integrated Financial Management Information System, preference given for recent PeopleSoft financial applications experience.

• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Proficiency in key concepts related to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and a commitment to leading with these values and supporting the effective delivery programs and services that prioritize historically marginalized communities

• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Exposure to, training in, or experience with PeopleSoft or similar financial management software, Crystal, NVision or similar report generating software and Microsoft Office products.

• Experience processing accounts payable for a state or local government.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or a closely related field.

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

TYPICAL TASKS

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform Accounts Payable functions for the Behavioral Health Division, including reviewing invoices and supporting documentation for fiscal compliance, preparing vouchers, verifying appropriate approvals and account coding, and coordinating with Central Finance on invoice payment.

• Process interfund requests, including the preparation of interfunds and supporting documentation, verifying appropriate approvals and account coding.

• Process employee's reimbursement requests, including reviewing supporting documentation and verifying appropriate approvals and account coding.

• Reconcile Procurement Card statements, verify appropriate account coding, and ensuring sufficient back-up documentation has been provided.

• Provide internal and external customer service, including answering questions and/or providing technical assistance, to other county staff, contracted service providers, and external auditors.

• Participate in the development and maintenance of internal accounting systems and accounting control records.

• Other fiscal duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of: Policies, procedures and practices related to assigned accounting system.

Working knowledge of: Methods and practices of financial recordkeeping; applicable federal, state and local statutes, rules and regulations; financial terminology; basic financial information systems and spreadsheet software; basic math; software applications for accounting systems; office practices, procedures and equipment.

Skill to: Interpret and apply the principles, laws, and procedures involved in financial recordkeeping and accounting functions; prepare financial reports and maintain ledgers and journals; analyze data and draw logical conclusions; reconcile differences within the recordkeeping system; understand the recordkeeping system and the relationship among accounting records and documents; provide customer service by effectively meeting and interacting with the public, coworkers and personnel of other departments in a courteous, professional manner; establish and maintain effective working relationships with department, County and other personnel; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; operate computer software and other office equipment.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position is included in the County's alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). Option for limited 1 day/week hybrid after four - six months; subject to change based on department business needs.

Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended. This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/9065b5fb-2237-47ce-9534-e7c8c40fc2bc and based on the Department's business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.

EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Clackamas County Behavioral Health Division strives to provide excellent mental health, substance use, care coordination, forensic, and peer services to those individuals who receive the Oregon Health Plan, Medicare or are uninsured and living in Clackamas County. Services are either provided by our own staff or through referral to partner providers located throughout the county.

http://www.clackamas.us/behavioralhealth/

Behavioral Health is a Division of the http://www.clackamas.us/h3s/

Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) consists of six divisions, dedicated to ensuring health families and strong communities in Clackamas County.

Mission Statement: We lead and learn with equity in serving individuals, families, and communities by providing access to high quality healthcare, housing, and services that strengthen social and economic resilience.

Vision Statement: Individuals, families, and communities are resilient and thriving.

H3S is committed to improving programs and ensuring better outcomes for the people served, and focuses on the following goals:

• EMPOWERED AND THRIVING STAFF - H3S staff are empowered, engaged and have a sense of belonging while being valued and supported to thrive.

• EQUITY DRIVEN SERVICES - H3S promotes and provides accessible, equitable and culturally responsive services.

• ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE & CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - H3S operates consistently, efficiently and effectively as a cohesive department, using our individual and collective skills and expertise.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help With Your Application:

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If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or mailto:jobs@co.clackamas.or.us?subject=Application%20Materials%20Question. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

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VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.

RECRUITING QUESTIONS?

Jenn Johnson, Recruiter

mailto:JJohnson2@clackamas.us

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5158887

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