Finance - Accountant

Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments, 1400 Queen Ave SE, Albany, Oregon, United States of America

Posted Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Expires Monday, June 15, 2026 at 9:59 AM

Studies have shown that candidates that are female and/or BIPOC are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications, they find in the job description. We are seeking the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be a person who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every minimum qualification described or are unsure if your experience could be considered related experience.

Bilingual English/Spanish Encouraged.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Performs position duties in a manner that promotes internal and external customer service, harmonious working relationships, including treating all people courteously and respectfully. Engage in effective team participation through willingness to assist and support co-workers, supervisors, and other work‑related associations. Develop good working relationships with division and agency staff and supervisors through active participation in accomplishing group projects and in identifying and resolving problems constructively.

Demonstrates positive acceptance of constructive feedback and suggestions to strengthen work performance. Contributes to a positive, respectful, and productive work atmosphere. Regular attendance is required to meet the demands of this job and to provide necessary services.

This position is a FLSA non‑exempt, eligible for overtime, and is a union‑represented, non‑management position in the Finance Department and reports to the Accounting Supervisor. The position assists with the compilation of information for the annual audit and the agency’s annual budget process. Reviews payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable transactions for accuracy and timely posting. Completes reconciliations associated with monthly expenses, receipts, and accruals.

Creates closing and correcting general ledger journal entries to ensure timely and accurate month and quarter‑end close. Creates complex spreadsheets as requested for analysis and review for Program Directors and the Executive Director. This position will provide backup support to contracts management, payroll, and accounts payable. Completes quarterly and annual financial report projects and provides technical and analytical assistance to staff and directors.

Ensures maintenance of accounting controls and adequate audit trails for OCWCOG funds. This position is a Mandatory Reporter by statutory requirement.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (85%)

• Adheres to agency’s accounting practices in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements. Develops, implements, and maintains appropriate internal controls and auditing procedures.
• Monitors and makes recommendations for improvements to the accounting systems, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP, budgetary, and other restrictions.
• Develops financial processes and procedures and related reports.
• Reviews payroll transactions for accuracy and assists with maintaining compliance with State and Federal law, and the agency’s collective bargaining agreement (union contract) and compensation policies.
• Reviews accounts payable, cash receipting and accounts receivable transactions for accuracy to ensure timely posting, payment and billing of related contracts and grants.
• Assists with the annual audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report creation, including preparation of audit working papers and working with the auditors during the annual financial audit.
• Assists in preparing the annual agency budget.
• Provides technical assistance to COG staff and managers. Performs special projects, financial analysis, and research.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts, bank statements, and fixed assets, and performs correcting journal entries.
• Prepare journal entries as needed to record various transactions, including allocations, adjustments, etc.
• Audits & posts fiscal transactions.

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