Financial Analyst

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　　Financial Analyst

　　Salary

　　$30.69 - $42.15 Hourly

　　Location

　　Courthouse - Roseburg, OR

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　2024-00007

　　Department

　　Management & Finance

　　Opening Date

　　01/24/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/24/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　THE POSITION

　　Douglas County Management and Finance

　　Full time position available with competitive full-family benefit package.

　　PERS/OPSRP retirement and availability of deferred compensation retirement savings.

　　Onsite (Courthouse complex) childcare available at a discounted employee rate through Roseburg Professional Childcare (Fowler St. location only). Availability is subject to center waitlist. Job Summary:

　　This position provides accounting expertise and analysis to both finance department staff and other county departments, and is responsible for the integrity of data posted to the general ledger and the dissemination of financial information to departments and the public.

　　Essential Functions:

　　This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.

　　Research and review accounting problems and develop solutions for finance department and other County departments; provide accounting expertise and analysis

　　Performs and oversees activities involved in the maintenance and control of the general ledger. Reviews and/or initiates and posts journal entries; monitors posted financial data; prepares financial analyses and reconciliations; researches and reviews transactions and advises departments on proper coding.

　　Assists departments in developing accounting procedures and reports. Instructs departments on how to access available financial information.

　　Posts to general ledger for accounts payable, payroll, purchasing, cash receipts and journal vouchers

　　Produces timely and accurate monthly financial reports.

　　.Performs chart of accounts maintenance, establishes new accounts and account combinations, and completes opening and closing procedures for all accounting system modules.

　　Performs and oversees activities involved in the maintenance of the fixed asset accounting system.

　　Monitors revenues and expenditures for budgetary compliance. Analyzes significant budget activity fluctuations and all financial activity and financial statements for comparability and reasonableness.

　　Monitors federal and state grant programs and requirements; assists departments in the identification of grants; reconciles, accumulates, makes adjustments to, and summarizes all grant activity.

　　Monitors costs on various county projects

　　Assists in preparation of annual audit work papers for external auditors, including supporting analyses and schedules. Assists external auditors by researching questions, resolving issues, creating reports, and responding to auditor findings.

　　Prepares and monitors the finance department budget.

　　Develops and maintains the General Ledger procedures manual.

　　Participates on system implementation team for financial systems and applications.

　　POSITION REQUIREMENTS

　　SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

　　This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.

　　Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required, will be considered. however, the following is preferred:

　　Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business management and three (3) years related work experience. Knowledge of: Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, practices and techniques; thorough knowledge of municipal fund accounting including financial statements, schedules and related reports, general ledger, budgeting, contract management and grant compliance processes; considerable knowledge of federal, state and county laws, rules and regulations as applied to municipal fund accounting, budget process and purchasing; reasonable knowledge of automated accounting systems and computer processes and capabilities. Skill in: Use of standard office equipment including considerable skill in the use of personal computer and spreadsheet software. Ability to: Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; plan and organize assigned accounting operations; work independently and manage time efficiently; provide training to employees and others related to accounting systems and procedures; utilize problem identification and resolution techniques; establish and maintain records, reports and statistical data; research, analyze and prepare complex and detailed fiscal, financial and statistical records; make decisions independently in accordance with established policies and procedures, establish new procedures when applicable, and use initiative and judgment in completing tasks and responsibilities; identify problem and utilize problem resolution techniques; adjust to priority changes; remain calm and use good judgment during confrontational or high pressure situations; courteously meet and deal effectively with employees, department heads, other agency representatives, vendors and the public.

　　Required

　　At time of appointment, must possess valid Oregon Drivers License

　　Regular and consistent attendance

　　SCREENING & EVALUATION

　　Background Investigation : While not part of initial applicant screening, the finalist for this position may be required to pass a criminal history background and credit check as part of a contingent offer of employment. Conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual from employment.

　　Position requires occasional driving. Finalist will be required to provide a court print driving record that meets the Douglas County Driver Policy (https://douglascounty-oregon.us/264/Driver-Policy) , as part of contingent offer of employment.

　　To learn more about this position, please review theposition classification. (https://douglascountyor.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1131/Financial-Analyst-PDF)

　　Questions? Contact Human Resources by e-mail at [email protected] or ph: (541) 440-4405

　　Douglas County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

　　Douglas County Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity (https://douglascounty-oregon.us/DocumentCenter/View/1640/Douglas-County-Statement-on-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-PDF)

　　If you require any special assistance at any point during the application or selection process and would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please e-mail a description of your request to Human Resources.

　　Douglas County offers a competitive benefit package for employees working in positionsbudgeted to work 30 or more hours per week. The benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, a confidential employee assistance program, deferred compensation account options, and more. Information on county-sponsored benefits can be found athttp://www.co.douglas.or.us/hr/benefits.asp. Vacation and sick leave accrual policies are described inDouglas County Personnel Rule 9 (http://www.co.douglas.or.us/hr/personnel_rules/rules/rule_09.asp) . Benefit options and leave accruals may vary if position includes membership in a collective bargaining unit (union).

　　Douglas County is a PERS employer. After meeting specific pre-defined service criteria, eligible employees join thePublic Employees Retirement System (http://www.oregon.gov/PERS/Pages/index.aspx) (PERS) for retirement benefits.

　　Please contact the Human Resources Department with questions regarding the benefits associated with this position.

　　ph: (541) 440-4405

　　[email protected]

　　Agency

　　Douglas County (OR)

　　Address

　　1036 SE Douglas Ave.Room 322Roseburg, Oregon, 97470

　　Phone

　　541-464.6300541-440-4405

　　Website

　　https://douglascountyor.gov/

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