Accounting Analyst - HHS at Lincoln County – Newport, Oregon

Lincoln County Health and Human Services is looking for a conscientious and detail-oriented individual to assist as an Accounting Analyst. This position provides analysis, research, and reporting for general ledger and budget activities & accounts to the Health and Human Services (HHS) Director, Division Directors, Deputy Directors, Department Managers and Supervisors. This person also works closely with the County Finance Director and their staff.

This role is also responsible for maintaining the electronic software budget module and manual budget tracking systems required to accomplish tasks. Perform monthly budget reporting. Special projects as assigned, which includes a variety of complex confidential duties relating to budget and accounting, including record keeping, research, and problem solving.

$64,620.00 - $86,844.00 annually*

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

Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Maintain County budget module: Input, modify, and maintain the accuracy of budgets in the Incode and OpenGov Budget Modules. Prepare Health and Human Services budget adjustments.

Assist in preparation of budget and grant documents: Assist the HHS Director and Division Directors in the preparation of the annual budget. Work with HHS Directors and Managers to create budget documents to support grant and funding applications.

Prepare and report data to HHS managers and directors: Utilizing Incode, OpenGov, and Excel, prepare and distribute monthly budget reports to HHS Directors and 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 HHS quarterly allocation and monthly journal entries. Prepare HHS allocation, transfer, correcting or adjusting journal entries.

Assist with special reports and projects: Research, gather, and compile information and necessary data. Assist in reporting grant and funding reports to oversight agencies.

EDUCATION
High School Diploma / GED

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

DESIRABLE
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent specializing in accounting or related field preferred.

Knowledge of/Ability to:

• Lincoln County funds, HHS department divisions, 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 County Finance Director and HHS 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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For more information or to obtain the full job description, please reach out to jobs@co.lincoln.or.us
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