Summary

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full service agency that oversees the Adult Jail, provides Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Civil Process and Search and Rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with five K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your appointed Sheriff Ty Rupert, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves over 200,000 residents in Deschutes County.

ABOUT THE COUNTY:

We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.

Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.

We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.

ABOUT THE JOB: 

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a full-time Accounting Technician to join its Finance Team.  Under basic supervision, this position will support the team by performing general accounting duties, purchase orders and payments, managing financial documents, and handling routine invoice processing and tracking across all divisions.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Routine accounting functions to process invoices, purchase orders and payments.
• Reviews and monitors invoices from assigned Divisions; verifies budget revenues and expenditures, prepares documents, confirms accounts, and assesses reports.
• Delivers exceptional customer service; greets, engages, and directs customers, answers phones, and disseminates information and resources when requested.

What You Will Bring: 

Knowledge of or experience with:

• County policies and procedures.
• Applicable state and federal rules, codes, and regulations, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for Public Sector financial procedures.
• Customer service and public relations methods and practices.

Skill in:

• Performing a variety of accounting functions to support Sheriff’s Office operations.

• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, other County employees, and representatives from other regional and federal agencies.

*This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position’s scope and function.

Notification to all candidates will be sent via email and/or text only. Please opt in for text messaging or check your email and your Governmentjobs.com account for application status

Additional information regarding the position may be found clicking here.

Compensation

$4,497.51 to $6,027.10 per month for a 173.33-hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union-represented position is available immediately.

BENEFITS:
Our robust healthcare package covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $100 for employee only and $121 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off, holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE for full benefit details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field;
• AND two (2) years of accounting experience;
• OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Government experience preferred.
• Experience with Tyler ERP software.

Necessary Special Requirements

Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver’s license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.

Must have dependable transportation and be able and willing to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions.

Must pass a pre-qualifying driving record review and criminal history background. 

• A current driver’s license and the state of origin are required. Candidates who wish to be considered for this position must include an accurate driver’s license number and state of origin on their application under the Personal Information section.
• A successful candidate who receives a conditional job offer will complete a full background investigation and interview.

Deschutes County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build an inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and represents the diverse voices and needs of our communities. All are encouraged to apply – we welcome diverse perspectives and experiences.

If you are a veteran and would like to apply for Veterans’ Preference, please click HERE for information.