Accountant II

THE POSITION

The Washington County Department of Finance is now seeking an experienced individual to join our team as an Accountant II. This position will be responsible for the County Treasury tasks, which include monitoring daily cash flow needs, turnover of property tax and other funds to outside agencies, issuance of wire and ACH payments, providing documentation of transactions as requested from external auditors and customers, completing annual audit confirmations, and overseeing all County credit card and banking services.

This position has a hybrid schedule and can work remotely 2 days a week.

Our Ideal Candidate will be knowledgeable in governmental accounting and have a high-level of attention to detail. A successful candidate will have a desire to make a positive contribution to the Finance team.

To review the complete list of job duties, knowledge, skills and abilities for this classification, please use the following link:

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all the hiring criteria described.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree in finance or accounting; AND two (2) years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience performing budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to pass a post offer background check

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.

Selection Process:

1. Apply today! Instead of submitting a resume, we ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law.
2. Minimum Qualifications Review: An evaluation of training and experience of submitted application packets will be performed by Human Resources the week the posting closes.
3. Subject Matter Expert (SME) Review: Depending on the number of applicants that meet MQs, a SME panel may perform an in-depth evaluation of your application materials, including your responses to the supplemental questions.
4. Interviews: Our goal is to schedule oral panel interviews with the top 6-8 candidates that successfully pass SME evaluation as quickly as possible.

Our Commitment to You
We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

• Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to request veterans' preference points for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link:
• Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: A reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-846-8606 or at least 48 hours before the step(s) of the selection process for which you feel you need an accommodation.