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Job Description
Summary
Are you a detaildriven accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative environment The City of Medford is seeking an Accountant Payroll)to bring their precision problemsolving and payroll expertise to our dynamic Finance team.
In this key role youll perform a variety of professionallevel accounting functions with a primary focus on payroll. From preparing detailed reports and reconciling complex transactions to supporting audits and labor cost analyses your work will play a vital role in keeping City operations running efficiently.
This is a fastpaced highresponsibility position that offers a bigpicture perspective on how payroll impacts the Citys overall financial health. If youre ready to apply your skills in a meaningful waywed love to hear from you!
Required Education and Experience:
- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
- Three 3 years of experience in accounting.
- Bachelors degree in accounting business or other specific area of study as deemed applicable may substitute for one 1 year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience interpreting collective bargaining agreements.
- Experience with processing payroll and quarterly tax reporting.
Available Schedules:
- 8 hours daily Monday Friday
- Opportunity for alternate schedule after the first 90days:
- 980 (ninehour workdays with a threeday weekend every other week)
- Tuesday Friday 10hour shifts
Compensation & Information on Benefits
This position is part of the NonRepresented employee group.
Learn more about our benefits HERE.
**Scheduled salary increases and a potential 2.5 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) are anticipated effective July 1 2025**
The anticipated hiring range for the Accountant (Payroll)position is $37.54(first step) to $39.41or $41.38(second or third step).The City of Medford determines starting pay based on an evaluation of relevant education experience andqualifications as provided by the applicant in their application materials alongside others who perform work of comparable character consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay are included in this salary range allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.
Healthcare Benefits:- Medical vision and dental benefits for employee and family paid at 100 by the City with the opportunity to buyup to a lower deductible plan
- Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance policy value of $50000 paid by the City
- Longterm disability insurance provided by the City
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRAVEBA) contributions provided by the City
Retirement Benefits:- Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
- PERS is 100 fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employees 6 contributions
- Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employees retirement planning
Additional Benefits:- Paid vacation sick leave and holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- The Citys Wellness Program promotes physical social emotional intellectual financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
- Access to the Citysfully equipped fitness center24/7
Examples of Job Duties
Essential Functions of the Position:
- Prepares updates analyzes and reviews a wide variety of complex financial transactions statements records and reports.
- Performs yearend reconciliations and adjustments such as compensated absences Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and various accruals.
- Prepares reporting for workers compensation to be used in yearend reporting and audit.
- Prepares position costing spreadsheets for labor negotiations budget process and as needed based on department requests.
- Performs grant reporting and allocating labor costs to projects.
- Acts as a liaison with other departments for complex payroll questions.
- Performs the fixed asset accounting process. Maintains the fixed asset inventory control records for the City.
- Participates in the coordination of the annual fiscal audit; serves as a liaison with auditors for payroll questions.
- Conducts research and provides accounting information to other City departments and external organizations and agencies.
- Participates in the biennial budgeting process.
- Maintains communication with City officials department heads and outside agencies and organizations regarding financial and economic matters.
- Works with the payroll coordinators as needed to process payroll prepare manual checks and reconcile payroll accounts payable.
- Scope of the assigned area will depend on departmental and/or citywide operational structure and is at the discretion of the Chief Financial Officer.
Other Functions of the Position:- Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall function of the department and organizational goals.
- Demonstrates regular reliable and punctual attendance.
- Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
- Handles job stress and interacts effectively with others in the workplace.
- Fosters an environment that embraces diversity integrity trust and respect.
- Is an integral team player which involves flexibility cooperation and communication.
Competencies:Creativity Effective performers generate original ideas encourage new ways of thinking explore options and develop innovative solutions. They challenge preexisting conceptions and offer alternatives. They find new ways to look at old problems. They encourage others to challenge old assumptions and try innovative improvements.
High Standards Effective performers establish and model standards that guarantee exceptional quality and necessary attention to detail. They continually seek to improve processes and products and hold staff accountable for quality. They find best practices share them and then improve upon them.
Organizing & Planning Effective performers have strong organizing and planning skills that allow them to be highly productive and efficient. They manage their time wisely and effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks. They plan organize and actively manage meetings for maximum productivity.
Problem Solving & Decision Making Effective performers can identify problems solve them act decisively and show good judgment. They isolate causes from symptoms and compile information and alternatives to illuminate problems or issues. They involve others as appropriate and gather information from a variety of sources. They find a balance between studying the problem and solving it. They readily commit to action and make decisions that reflect sound judgment.
Written Communication Effective performers write clearly and concisely composing informative and convincing memos emails letters reports and other documents. Regardless of the format they can use the written language to convey both substance and intent with accuracy.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
This position will primarily work indoors in a professional office setting characterized by regulated and minimal environmental variations. The majority of work is conducted while seated utilizing computer equipment. The work area may include an ergonomic desk that allows an employee to also stand at the workstation. The noise level in the work area is typically moderate to medium. Typical office lighting conditions which may include fluorescent lighting and potential glare from computer monitors. This position may also include interactions with members of the public.
The physical requirements outlined are essential for successful job performance. This role involves both sedentary work requiring extended periods of sitting while using computer equipment and periods of standing and walking for tasks such as accessing files and utilizing office equipment. The position may involve the option to work in a standing or sitting posture utilizing an available ergonomic desk. The employee must be able to crouch bend stoop twist turn and maintain balance. Sufficient manual dexterity for operating computers printers copiers calculators and telephones is required along with good vision and hearing for accurate task completion and communication. May occasionally lift and/or carry up to 15 pounds. Ability to reach with hands and arms. Excellent fine motor skills and handeye coordination for tasks such as keyboarding and using a mouse. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally.Supplemental Information
IMPORTANT (Please read):
- It is important your application shows all the relevant experience you possess.
- Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
- Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an online application; an application will be considered incomplete with a see resume response.
- Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience as we compare applicants.
How to Apply:- Applications are only accepted online and must be received by the posted closing date/time.
- Selection procedures and timelines subject to change.
- Those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in this country.
Use of AIGenerated Content in Employment Applications
Employment with the City of Medford can be competitive often there are many qualified applicants for each open position. We want to see application materials that reflect an applicants unique personality and that accurately reflect their experience. The use ofAIgenerated content to complete employment applications and/or supplemental questions is discouraged and may result in disqualification. Each submission will be verified for originality and authenticity. However AI tools for grammar checking and resume formatting are permitted.
Hiring will be subject to successful completion of the following:- Criminal history background investigation
- Clear drug screen following federal law
- Professional reference check
Questions or Assistance:- If you have questions about the job posting please contact the Human Resources department at.
- For technical assistance completing your online application please contact Government Jobs at.
VETERANS PREFERENCE:
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference during the hiring and/or promotional selection process. As verification of eligibility a Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215 must be uploaded with the online employment application. Disabled veterans must also upload a copy of the veterans disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:
The City of Medford is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based uponrace religion color national origin marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age ancestry status as a protected veteran physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local law.
ADA:
The City of Medford complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you consider yourself disabled and require assistance in the application process please contactor email:.
Employment Type
Full-Time
