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CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another: * Service · Professionalism · Integrity · Respect · Individual accountability · Trust By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT. Clackamas County Core Values Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply. CLOSE DATE This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025. Please Note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application. PAY AND BENEFITS Annual Pay Range: $64,128.88 - $81,725.31 Hourly Pay Range: $30.831194 - $39.291013 Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position. Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees. We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle. Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire. Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below. Generous paid time off package, including: * 12 hours of vacation accrued per month * Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with EPP 66 - Vacation Leave! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire. * 8 hours of sick accrued per month * 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year Other Benefits: * Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP): * Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.) * OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65 * A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage * A Choice of Dental Plans * Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes * Longevity pay * Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan * A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information) This is a full time County position represented by AFSCME. AFSCME: Department of Transportation (DTD) Full Time Benefits Learn More About Benefits JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS * Are you an experienced accounting professional with a meticulous eye for detail and a strong focus on accuracy? Join a collaborative forward-thinking team that values fresh ideas and collective success. * Do you consider Excel your power tool for precision in accounts payable and receivable? We use templates, formulas, pivot tables, and conditional formatting to keep our numbers flawless. * Are you the go-to person when someone needs help with formulas, data validation, or troubleshooting a spreadsheet? We're looking for a teammate who brings both technical skill and collaborative spirit. * Have you ever built a model or template that saved your team hours of work? We love process improvers who look for opportunities to make life easier - and more accurate. * Are you energized by a dynamic workday where multitasking and prioritizing are second nature? Thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. If you answered YES to the questions above, please read on! Clackamas County Department of Transportation & Development is seeking a detail-driven accounting professional to join our team as an Accountant 1, where the successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of financial transactions in support of our combined $350M budget. If you love working with numbers, take pride in your accuracy, have a collaborative mindset, and want to grow your career while supporting services like parks, libraries, transportation, and community development; this is your opportunity to make a real difference. You'll contribute to month-end and year-end close, perform account reconciliations, prepare journal entries, and oversee tax distribution and pass-through funding for vital community services. We're looking for someone who's confident working independently, energized by teamwork, and ready to dive into the core of public sector finance, while making financial data more useful and transparent for decision-makers. Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:* * A minimum of three (3) years of experience in accounting or fiscal management, which must include experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports (Any combination of relevant experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills may substitute for the required years of experience.) * A minimum of three (3) years of experience analyzing financial data and identifying discrepancies * A minimum of three (3) years of experience working with Microsoft Excel in accounting roles * A minimum of one (1) year of experience leading the work of others (Lead work experience is defined as experience providing daily work direction and/or scheduling, assigning work, checking completed work, and training) * Experience analyzing financial problems by applying accounting principles, concepts, and theories to develop solutions and recommendations * Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:* * Intermediate or higher level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel * Experience in governmental or public sector accounting, including fund accounting and pass-through transactions * Experience streamlining accounting processes, including implementing paperless deposits or payment processors * Experience using financial systems, such as PS Finance or similar ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software * Experience researching and interpreting financial regulations and recommending process improvements * For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position. KEY COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN THIS POSITION | We are searching for someone who: * Commits to Teamwork and Collaboration by working effectively towards a shared goal, encouraging sharing of information, productive problem solving and putting team success first. * Demonstrates Excellent Customer Service by anticipating, assessing, and responding effectively to the needs of those we serve. * Seeks to Problem Solve by using critical thinking and analytical skills, identifying alternative strategies & developing a solution-focused approach to address challenges or issues. * Displays Creativity and Innovation by taking initiative in improving processes, programs, services and products through new approaches or ideas and being open to others' ideas. * Values Technology by leveraging electronic systems for the processing and distribution of information in the most effective and efficient ways. * Aligns with Clackamas County Core Values of Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, Individual Accountability, and Trust "SPIRIT". * Communicates Professionally and Effectively demonstrating self-awareness, respect for others, and adjusting to various levels of technical skills & understanding of subject matters. * Embraces Continual Learning and Self Improvement through a willingness to grow within the job as technology and organizational changes demand it. * Engages in Self-Management as demonstrated by the individual's ability to manage and continually improve their own performance through thoughtfulness, self-awareness, self-motivation, personal accountability, and the ability to effectively manage tasks. * Puts Ethics into Action by holding themselves to a high standard of professional, honest, and objective behavior in all dealings and interactions. TYPICAL TASKS Duties of the Accountant 1 position within the Department of Transportation & Development may include, but are not limited to, the following: * Perform or assist in performing several operational functions, including account reconciliations, month-end closing, year-end closing, and audit workpapers. * Reconcile accounts receivable, cash receipts, and pass-through transactions for various programs/functions. * Review and validate the monthly and quarterly reporting worksheets for pass-through funds against the system data; identify discrepancies and perform research to resolve issues. * Support monthly and quarterly pass-through payments using department templates that incorporate the reconciliation with journal entries and payment requests. Ensure consistency and implement naming conventions. * Work through various distribution models, learn where the data comes from and how the models come together. Take the lead on updating the distribution formula data set, preparing the distribution model, and payment requests/journal entries as cash receipts post. * Run regular financial monitoring reports and organize data for management/staff review and validation. Review summarized reports for inaccurate coding and gather information to support correcting JE. Research discrepancies and questions on year-to-date actuals. * Review vouchers, invoices, cash receipts, purchase orders, interfunds and other source documents for accuracy, proper authorizations, adequate documentation and appropriate account numbers. * Review and reconcile transactions entered and processed by other staff and provide clear direction on required modifications. Assist employee(s) as they work through problems and discrepancies and help maneuver the automated financial systems. * Review existing processes, perform research on regulations and recommend process/procedure changes to align with requirements, ensuring new process meets county standards and department needs. WORK SCHEDULE This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Friday. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended. Please Note: This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the Clackamas County Teleworking Policy and based on the Department's business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County. EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents. Explore Clackamas County Working for Clackamas County Recreation, Arts & Heritage ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The mission of the Department of Transportation and Development (DTD) is to assist residents and businesses in creating vibrant, sustainable communities through innovative and responsive public service. DTD is responsible for a broad range of county services involving land use planning and permitting, building permits, county code enforcement, solid waste and recycling, road construction and maintenance, surveying, plat approvals, public land corner restoration, economic development, libraries, County parks, and dog services. Learn more about the divisions in DTD APPLICATION PROCESS Clackamas County only accepts online applications. Help With Your Application: Application Process Help with the Application If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at ************ or e-mail us. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays). HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE Request Veterans' Preference Learn more about the County's Veterans' Preference VISA SPONSORSHIP Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Clackamas 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. If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process. RECRUITING QUESTIONS? Victoria Vysotskiy, Recruiter ***********************