Cost Accountant Management Analyst 2 - Public Works

Marion County requires onsite work. Remote work is not available.

This recruitment has been reopened for additional applicants. If you have already applied for recruitment #you do not need to reapply.

Are you looking for an opportunity to do meaningful accounting and data analysis work in a collaborative team environment Do you possess excellent general ledger journal entry and balance sheet reconciliation experience Do you enjoy mapping accounting functions for new software systems while also providing important data driven reporting tools If so we want to meet you!

The Public Works Accounting Team is recruiting a Cost Accountant. This fulltime regular position directly supports various Public Works programs by providing journal entry creation and review balance sheet reconciliations complex data analysis coordinating the implementation of new software systems and conducting inventory processes.

The successful candidate will have strong general ledger experience the ability to collect and synthesize data from multiple data sources prepare fiscal and operational analysis reports for various stakeholders and be proficient using data analysis tools in software systems such as Excel Access and/or Power BI. Work experience in governmental accounting would be helpful but not required to be successful in this position.

• Performs professional accounting activities including general ledger accounts payable and receivable and payroll tasks.
• Assists with the implementation of new software and accounting systems including serving as the liaison between internal and external stakeholders to meet system requirements; map accounting functions; form and lead special committees and work groups to identify system requirements and accounting process changes; and develop procedural guides and resources for new software systems.

• Conducts inventory processes including full counts of stock items; recounts as needed for higher variances; and yearend inventory account reconciliation and preparing journal entriesto record inventory variances.
• Coordinates and reviews work of paraprofessional accounting and clerical staff to ensure accuracy for departmental journal entries reconciliations and other fiscal tasks.

• Prepares and manages monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Designs and performs complex cost analysis for various Public Works programs including KPMs FEMA grant reporting and monitor expenditures for special projects.
• Provides analytical support to the Data Analyst through reporting data collection and research for the purpose of providing analysis budget and forecasting support to departmentwide programs and service districts.
• Develops and maintains monthly volume analysis operational analysis and fiscal analysis that bridge actual to budget with variance analysis for key operations.
• Prepares annual calculation of assessments to property taxes and certifications for a variety of services on behalf of service districts.

• Serves on committees and provides data for various department meetings and projects.
• Update Accounting sections intranet site as needed.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings as well as meetings with various other agencies to coordinate activities impacting Public Works.
• Attends trainings related to accounting principles project management data mining and other topics related to position.

Participates in basic through advanced incident command training and drills to maintain proficiency in EOC operations. Assumes any position assigned in the EOC up to and including command staff. Emergency Management duties may require working long hours outside normal business hours weekend/holiday work and may occur with little or no advance notice.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Bachelors degree in public or business administration political science communication accounting economics or related field; AND
2. Four years of responsible experience including independent research design and methodology management analysis and facilitating group process; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of work education training or experience relevant to the position as determined by Marion County.

• The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• This assignment is represented by a union.
• This is a fulltime position which is not eligible for overtime.
• Typical Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm with flexibility depending uponthe needs of the department and program.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program fulltime employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hireyou will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an EVerify employer and will use EVerify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225 408.230 and 408.235 and OARand. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215; OR
  • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a nonservice connected pension; OR
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at County is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation through Human Resources in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please emailHuman Resourcesif you wish to request an accommodation.