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Under the direct supervision of the Finance Director, the Accounting Technician processes accounts payable, helps to maintain the fixed asset inventory, reviews and reconciles accounts receivable, provides backup and assistance to County Treasurer, and assists with general office and accounting tasks for Morrow County.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Prepare general ledger postings and journal entries
- Perform quarterly reconciliations of funds and accounts
- Provide accounting support and assistance to County Departments and personnel
- Investigate and recommend solutions to accounting discrepancies and problems
- Process Accounts Payable
- Review invoices and payments to ensure compliance with County procurement policies and contracts for materials and services
- Review and audit credit card statements to ensure compliance with the Morrow County Credit Card Program.
- Perform fixed asset accounting and maintenance is accounting system
- Reconcile accounts receivable, and cash receipts monthly
- Assist with the annual audit
- Provides support and assistance with annual budgeting process
- Provides assistance and backup to the Morrow County Treasurer by making and posting deposits as required
- Monitor department and fund activity for budget compliance and alert Finance Director and/or Treasurer to potential issues
- Administer ‘County Wide’ vendor accounts for procurement
- Perform general offices tasks including:
- Answering phones
- Receiving customers in the Finance Department
- Update Finance Department web page as needed
- Sort, organize and file records and documents
- Performs related duties as assigned to meet business needs.
Qualifications:
- Education: Associate Degree in accounting, bookkeeping or a related subject, or equivalent.
- Experience: One year in office setting related to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Asset Accounting, Cost Accounting, and/or General Bookkeeping.
- Skill: Ability to type 50 words per minute, accurately
Skills/Abilities:
- Equipment used: Personal computer and peripherals, telephone, copy machine, fax machine, adding machine, postage meter, personal electronic devices and other office equipment, automobile.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, email, and other software applications as required.
- Knowledge and ability to implement standard office procedures such as filing, telephone, and face to face reception.
- Ability to learn and use the procedures and processes established by the Morrow County Finance Department.
- Ability to implement county procedures, regulations, and requirements with respect to procurement, budget, safety, operations, and organization.
- Ability to effectively use oral and written communication in the performance of duties and responsibilities.
About The Organization
- Morrow County is located east of the Cascades in north-central Oregon. The beautiful Columbia River is the northern border of Morrow County, with easy access to the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway and the Umatilla National Forest. Morrow County contains more than one million acres of gently rolling plains and broad plateaus.
- Morrow County Government is home to over 160 employees, give or take, depending on the season.
- The County has offices located in Heppner, Lexington, Boardman, and Irrigon and consists of over 20 departments that provide a wide variety of services to the Citizens.
Essential Job Functions:
Working Environment:
- Work is performed primarily in County offices and may include travel to other county facilities or within the state for training.
Physical:
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time while viewing a computer monitor and operating a keyboard.
- Other physical requirements include walking, bending, stooping, filing books on upper shelves, lifting heavy boxes and files up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to enter and retrieve data from County computers and software.
- Ability to answer phones and transfer calls if appropriate.
Mental:
- Ability to handle stressful situations when interacting with the public and/or County employees.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to read, write and comprehend English.
- Ability to perform basic math functions.
- Ability to greet customers in the office and on the phone in a courteous and professional manner.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Work as a cohesive part of the team.
ADA Statement:
- Ability to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Apply for this job directly on Morrow County's Jobs page: http://morrowcounty.appone.com/
Open until filled. First applicant reviews 11/03/2025.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.51 - $25.33 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
