Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant (Finance Specialist Senior Classification)

Are you a detailed, highly motivated Senior Finance Specialist that has advanced knowledge and skills in accounting regulations for financial reporting, auditing and reviewing? Do you have excellent written, verbal, technical and analytical skills? Are you quick to learn technology and troubleshoot accounting transactions and provide guidance to others? Can you work effectively within a diverse workgroup that fosters a commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity that provides a sense of safety, trust & belonging for all?

If this sounds like you … consider applying today!

As the Senior Accountant (Finance Specialist Senior classification) with the Department of County Management General Ledger Unit your roles will include:

• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and assist with the annual financial audit.
• Monitor monthly and year-end close, internal controls and the integrity of the financial data system.
• Provide technical accounting consultation, advice and recommendations.
• Analyze and recommend methods for streamlining existing processes in order to create efficiencies and conserve County resources.
• Assist with developing, updating and implementing financial policies and procedures.
• Assist in developing and delivering training to staff in topics related to accounting, auditing, internal controls, and finance enterprise systems.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Have strong analytical skills and understanding of governmental accounting principals.

At the Department of County Management - Finance Division the work we do is essential to the operation of Multnomah County as a government, as well as an employer. The General Ledger (GL) unit is responsible for:

• The implementation, application and adherence to accounting standards and regulations,
• The preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Component Unit Financial Reports
• Providing assistance and accounting guidance to other County finance personnel,
• Monitoring and reconciling bank accounts, general ledger accounts, and capital assets,
• Providing timely and accurate and financial allocations and information,
• Protecting the integrity of the County's financial accounting system (Workday) by monitoring critical internal controls, and
• Safeguarding of assets and the protection of the public trust.

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.

• Bachelor's degree. Experience may substitute for a degree.
• 3 years of progressively responsible financial accounting or auditing, that must include experience in the preparation of financial statements

The Application Packe t:
Your completed application must include the following items:

• A completed online application.
• A resume that contains your relevant experience and education. Please be sure your resume includes the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, a brief summary of your responsibilities, and if applicable the number of employees under your supervision.
• A cover letter that expands on your resume and addresses: why you are interested in this position and; demonstrates how your experience and skill set aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed.

Note:

The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, addressing how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualification listed, as these materials may be scored and determine if you move forward in the process.

The Selection Process:
For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications :
  We may do an additional preferred review, phone screen, and/or send out additional supplemental questions to identify those highest qualified.
• Consideration of top candidates:
  We will consider qualified candidates in order of rank and score from the list of eligible candidates. This may include panel interview(s), a hiring interview, and/or additional testing to determine the best candidates for a position.
• Background check and reference checks:
  All finalists must pass reference checks and some departments may require a criminal records check.