Senior Accounting Assistant

Cook County Government
Hillsboro, OR
Category Accounting
Job Description
Role Overview

The Senior Accounting Assistant classification performs accounting work of a moderately complex nature, including maintaining cost records, account controls, and fiscal records. This role is the advanced journey level class in the Accounting Assistant series, with a high level of responsibility and complexity of duties.

What You Will Do

Duties include maintaining a chart of accounts, preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling general ledger account balances, and performing various accounting and bookkeeping tasks.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of financial and accounting recordkeeping practices and procedures, as well as excellent customer service and communication skills.

Requirements

  • Associate's Degree in accounting, business, or related field
  • 2+ years of work experience related to accounting, bookkeeping, or fiscal management
  • Accounting Certificate (12 months)
  • 3+ years of work experience related to accounting, bookkeeping, or fiscal management
  • 5+ years of work experience related to accounting, bookkeeping, or fiscal management

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness program
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