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Accounting Analyst General LedgerBudget

Lincoln County

Job Location:

Lincoln County, ME - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 66881 - 89883

Posted: 29 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 8 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Department:

Finance

Job Summary

Position Summary

The Lincoln County Finance Department is looking for an Accounting Analyst for General Ledger and Budget to assist them in providing analysis research and reporting for general ledger and budget activities & accounts. This is a vital part of the finance team and were looking for a dynamic and organized individual who will be responsible for maintaining the electronic software budget module and manual budget tracking systems required to accomplish tasks. This role will also perform monthly budget reporting complete special projects as assigned which include a variety of complex confidential duties relating to budget and accounting including record keeping research and problem solving.

$66881.00 - $89883.00 annually*

*Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer.

Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical Dental & Vision Coverage
11% County contribution to 401(k)
County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
$40000 County Paid Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

Maintain County budget module:

Input modify and maintain the accuracy of budgets in the general ledger and budget module.
Import Health and Human Services budget adjustments.
Prepare budget adjustment entries.

Assist in preparation of budget documents:

Utilizing data exported from the budget module to spreadsheets prepare budget reports and narratives for inclusion in the published annual budget.
Utilizing Adobe (or similar) compile budget reports and narratives into a published annual budget report.
Prepare budget notice documents.

Prepare and report data to County departments and managers:

Utilizing general ledger and spreadsheets prepare and distribute monthly budget reports to department and program managers
Review monthly budget reports for errors anomalies or expense overruns. Coordinate with department and program managers to research and resolve issues.
Assist department and program managers with researching budget questions and concerns

Monthly Closing:

Prepare monthly journal entries
Prepare allocation and transfer journal entries
Prepare correcting or adjusting journal entries
Import HHS quarterly allocation entries

Assist with special reports and projects:

Research gather and compile information and necessary data.
Present findings in a public forum or by written report when necessary.

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION
High School Diploma / GED

EXPERIENCE
4 years of budget and financial record processing or related work experience.

DESIRABLE
Bachelors degree or equivalent specializing in Accounting or related field preferred.

Knowledge of/Ability to:

Lincoln County funds departments programs and their associated budgets.
Record Keeping and reporting.
Accounting practices and procedures and modern office practices and procedures.
Lincoln County Personnel rules and collective bargaining agreements and their application to represented and non-represented employees.
Interpret policies concerning budget and finances with the assistance of the Finance Director and Assistant Finance Director.
Understand and implement Lincoln County Policies and procedures.
Work independently with minimal supervision and make decisions based on current rules and regulations while maintaining confidentiality.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work knowledge skills abilities and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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