SOESD - Accountant

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SOESD is seeking an accountant to support the business office with a strong emphasis on Accounts Payable functions. This position is responsible for accurately processing vendor invoices, ensuring timely payments, maintaining thorough financial records, and assisting with account reconciliations. The accountant will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer & District Controller to ensure accounts are balanced, support budget monitoring, and contribute to an efficient and reliable accounting system.

Southern Oregon ESD is located in the Rogue Valley, the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow‑skiing, white‑water rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, and numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

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• Cultural Opportunities:
• Recreational Opportunities:
• Health Care:

• Ensure that general ledger accounts are balanced and reconciled.
• Assist with compilation of budgetary data for budget planning purposes, and conduct special fiscal studies.
• Assist in cash management as directed by supervisor.
• Responsible for month‑end balancing and year‑end closing reports.
• Provide timely and accurate information indicating budget discrepancies to Business Manager.
• Assist Business Manager and Employee Specialist in personnel and payroll functions.
• Maintain and manage accounts receivable and year‑end accounts payable.
• Process all purchase orders and invoices for payment in an expeditious manner.
• Perform data entry for weekly accounts payable check preparation and disbursement to meet deadlines.
• Process all travel requests and verify travel expenses in accordance with accepted auditing practices and Board Policy.
• Assist customers, vendors, and district employees with questions and problems regarding invoices, checks, payments, or other accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions.
• Maintain an open, constructive, and communicative attitude, establish positive interpersonal relationships focusing on solving conflict, maintaining confidentiality, and contributing to building a productive team atmosphere in the business office.
• Accomplish assigned tasks in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.
• Work independently and has the flexibility to make decisions about how the work flow will be handled as per Business Office Procedures.
• Maintain accounts payable, accounts receivables, payroll and correspondence files and associated records in an organized file system which adheres to District procedures.
• Coordinate ACH transmissions of direct deposits.
• Complete business office tasks such as filing, answering telephones, and other office duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Business Manager.
• Perform physical requirements unaided or with assistance of reasonable accommodation.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of experience in accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form, including job‑related business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to recognize and adjust to new or changing conditions and situations.
• Ability to make accurate mathematical calculations with a high degree of accuracy. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and Oregon accepted program budgeting and accounting manual rules.
• Knowledge of computer systems and business machines.
• Understanding of principles and practices required to maintain and operate a computerized accounting system, including payroll, accounts receivables, accounts payable, general…