Accountant, Clark County Auditor's Office

## Accountant, Clark County Auditor's Office Apply:
Partially Remote (Washington/Oregon Only):
Public Service Center:
Full time:
Posted 3 Days Ago:
R004224#

Job Summary Provides high level professional accounting expertise to the maintenance and control of complex fiscal records, reports and systems. Responsibilities include analyzing financial and investment data; preparing forecasts and financial accounting research and interpretations within the designated County department. May provide training and daily direction to lower level  accounting support staff.# Qualifications
**** Education and Experience :
**** A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration or related field and two (2) to four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional accounting experience, at least one of which is directly related to the work of the position. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant is highly desirable. Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.

Knowledge of:
Theory and practice of governmental accounting, particularly as related to County operations; federal, state and local laws governing accounting procedures and systems; computer applications, especially those related to financial reporting systems such as Excel, word processing and graphics; principles and practices of supervision.
**** Ability to:
**** Research, analyze and interpret accounting applications and processes; interpret and explain County accounting policies and procedures; prepare clear and concise reports; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including County officials and the general public.
** SELECTION PROCESS
**** If you wish to upload a resume or other documents:
Resumes and documents must be attached together in the ‘Resume Upload’ section of the application.
**** Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.
** Application Review (Pass/Fail) – An online application is required.  Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review.

Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Practical Exam (Pass/Fail) – This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not be limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.

Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Oral Interview – The interview will be job related and may include, but not be limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  Top candidate(s) will continue in the process.

Employment References will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education. Background check may be required.

It is the general policy of the County that new employees should be hired at the lower steps of the applicable range and advance through the range at the normal progression.

First Review Date:
October 2, 2026. This recruitment may close at any time on or after the first review date.# Examples of Duties
** Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
** Create, track and report on grants on SEFA.Train grants users on proper grant procedures within Workday ERP.Track expenditures; prepare journal entries; arrange fund transfers; reconcile accounts to the General Ledger.

Research and interpret…