Accounts Payable - Senior Accounting Specialist

Washington County is now hiring a Senior Accounting Assistant to join our Finance Department! In this position, you will be the final internal audit and review for all County invoices. You will also provide guidance and training to other employees throughout the county that are involved in the Accounts Payable process. We are looking for an individual who has a passion for developing and implementing new processes and procedures, with an emphasis on internal controls.
Duties of this position include:

• Reviewing invoices received from all county departments for accuracy.
• Reconciling various accounts between Accounts Payable and General Ledger.
• Assisting in escheatment process/unclaimed property turnover.
• Participating in annual external audit.

Our ideal candidate has:

• Experience processing full cycle Accounts Payable invoices in an ERP system.
• Robust reconciliation skills utilizing Excel.
• Participated in or has knowledge of an ERP conversion.

This position has a hybrid work schedule and can work remotely 2 days a week.
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're 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 of the hiring criteria described above.
Washington County organizes its positions into classifications. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. For more information and to review the full classification, please use this link: Senior Accounting Assistant Education and Experience:

• Possession of an Associate's Degree in accounting, business, or related field AND two (2) or more years of work experience related to accounting, bookkeeping, or fiscal management; OR
• Accounting Certificate (12 months) AND three (3) or more years of work experience related to accounting, bookkeeping, or fiscal management; OR
• Five (5) or more years of work experience related to accounting, bookkeeping, or fiscal management.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Selection Process

1. MQ Review: HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.
2. SME Review: Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded for an in-depth review of supplemental question responses.
3. Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates that pass the HR review as soon 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:Veterans' Preference Points
• 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 careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before the step(s) of the selection process for which you feel you need an accommodation.

Employment Type: Full Time Regular