Accounting Analyst

About the Position

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office Fiscal is a small workgroup providing a diverse range of accounting services to the department as well as working in collaboration with other county departments to develop an annual budget, execute contracts and improve processes. This role contributes to the effective management of public resources and helps ensure the financial operations that support department services run smoothly and reliably.

• Collaborate internally and externally to create both revenue and expense contracts.
• Annual financial reporting.
• Assist with the application, acceptance and monitoring of local, state and federal grants.
• Audit of weekly timecards.
• Track employee leaves.
• Assist in annual and supplemental budget preparation.
• Invoice and receive revenue from internal and external customers.
• Oversight and review of accounting clerk work product and training.
• Other accounting functions as needed.

• People Soft Financials and HR.
• Adobe Pro.
• Power BI.
• Governmental budget process.

Competitive candidates for our team will demonstrate a focus on customer service with strong communication skills. They will be able to work both independently and with a team and be flexible, adaptive and innovative.

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, fiscal management or accounting or a related field.

• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in financial, accounting or statistical record‑keeping and analysis. Some experience in a lead capacity is desirable.
• Direct financial or accounting experience with federal or state employment and training programs is desirable.
• Or an equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

• Pre‑Employment Background Check.
• Medical Evaluation – UA/TB screening are required for all positions in the Sheriff’s Office. Some positions require additional testing such as audio and vision screening.

Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

* This is an AFSCME represented position*

Lane 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.