Career Opportunity

Klamath County, Oregon

 

Assistant Finance Officer

Finance Department

This position closes on January 13, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

Coordinate and review all information processed through the General Ledger to maintain accounting control; research and resolve all discrepancies.  Tracks, reviews and initiates all General Ledger entries. Prepares and tracks County financial reports.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

t  Supervises Finance department employees in the absence of the Department Head.

t  Supervises the processing of routine accounting transactions, verifying accuracy and documentation.

t  Reviews recording of receipts and expenditures and prepares documentation for adjustments.

t  Assists Chief Financial Officer with County Accountant duties contained within Klamath County Ordinance No. 85.

t  Reconciles cash and investment accounts, and other balance sheet accounts.

t  Responds to questions from departments and researches problems when necessary.

t  Assists Chief Financial Officer with preparation of annual financial statements for external auditors. 

t  Assists external auditors with gathering information as necessary.

t  Prepares all information reporting documents for Internal Revenue Service, Oregon Department of Revenue, Oregon Department of State Lands and US Census Bureau.

t  Participates in the annual budgeting process by preparing supporting schedules, assisting departments with supplemental budget resolutions, and posting all budget resolutions.

t  Prepares monthly performance reports comparing actual to budget with supporting variance analysis and explanation.

t  Verifies, calculates, and allocates payroll information to funds and accounts based on the nature of work performed, then submits information to payroll for check processing. 

t  Interprets and applies county financial policies, government regulation and accounting theory.

t  Trains other department employees in budget and financial reporting activities.

t  Performs other duties as assigned.

 

EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL PREPARATION

t  Thorough knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)requirements and governmental accounting management, audit, theory, and administration principles and practices;  considerable experience with computer and data processing systems, concepts and applications; considerable knowledge of local government, relevant statues and related governmental procedures.

 

t  Seven years of progressively responsible experience in public fiscal management which includes two years of supervisory experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field with a CPA Certificate preferred; or any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described.  The position includes some duties typically performed by a financial analyst, government accountant, cost accountant, internal auditor, statistician, economist, data clerk and supervisor.

 

EXCELLENT BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

This is a full-time position with the Finance Department. The starting salary for this position is $4,621.00 per month. This position works 40 hours per week and exact work schedule will be determined by management. This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA) and therefore is not eligible for overtime pay.

 

Klamath County offers a competitive benefits and compensation package.  Employee benefits include the following:

¨      Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Insurance options

¨      Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability programs

¨      No-cost Flexible Spending Account (Section 125) Tax-Savings Plan

¨      Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave benefits

¨      Excellent Klamath County Pension/Retirement Plan

¨      Employee Wellness Program

¨      On-going professional training and development programs

¨      No-cost Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

¨      Deferred Compensation (Section 457) Plan options

¨      AFLAC supplemental insurance options

¨      Free Parking

 

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

To apply, return a completed Klamath County Employment Application.  Application materials are available from the Klamath County Human Resources Department located in the Government Center, 305 Main Street, Room #216, Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601-6332.  You may submit your application in person, fax or online via our website, www.klamathcounty.org. When applying, please reference job number

11-083-014.00. This position closes on January 13, 2012 at 5:00 PM.  Our telephone number is (541) 883-4296 or toll-free (888) 339-KCHR and our facsimile number is (541) 883-4270. The selection process will consist of a review and evaluation of the knowledge and skills on the applications and resumes submitted.  The best-qualified applicants, as determined by Klamath County, will be considered for employment.

 

Klamath County enforces a drug free work place.  Successful applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screening.