Senior Accountant

Benton County is currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Financial Services Department at Benton County.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for creating and maintaining accurate and compliant financial documents; auditing and reconciling the general ledger, specifically the balance sheet; and developing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) process, providing oversight of the process and generation of the ACFR. The Financial Services Department is developing a culture of innovation and process improvement thinking and enables its staff to develop their own ideas and be problem solvers.

• Generous time off to maintain a healthy work‑life balance
  • 11 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave. Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
• $0 health insurance premium
  • Medical, dental and vision – cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
  • The County contributes up to $1,900 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account.
  • Deductible expenses for over‑the‑counter medicines.
• Retirement
  • After 6 months of employment the County makes a 6% salary contribution to Oregon PERS and a 1.5% contribution to a deferred compensation 457(b) plan.
• Free and award‑winning wellness program
  • Interactive and personalized approach focused on whole health.
  • Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.
• Insurance coverage
  • 100% employer‑paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), life ($50,000), and long‑term disability.
  • Supplemental plans at reasonable rates.
• Annual salary range
  • $80,012.61 – $
  • Eligible for up to two salary raises within the first year and performance‑based increases thereafter.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 3 years of experience in general ledger accounting or similar.
• A cover letter is required to be considered.

A cover letter is required. Provide details of previous work experience that qualifies you for this position, including governmental accounting and ACFR development.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), preferred
• Strong analytical skills
• Effective problem‑solving skills to identify and correct financial discrepancies
• Technical accounting skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Technical skills and experience using accounting software
• Understanding of accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Ability to work on a team and independently
• Strong organizational skills

The ideal candidate has experience creating and maintaining accurate, compliant financial documents; auditing and reconciling general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, and bank statements; overseeing the ACFR development, process management, and generation; analyzing and investigating internal audit and internal control issues and providing recommendations.

• In the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, with easy access to urban areas and cultural activities.
• Recreational opportunities in the Cascade Range 80 miles east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west.
• Population around 90,000 residents.

• Stephanie Chamberlin, Deputy Director of Finance – Benton County Finance & Budget Department
• Telephone:
• Email: stephanie.chamberlin
• Email: recruiting