Benton County is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join our Finance Department.
JOB SUMMARY
This position will serve as Executive Support staff to the Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Director of Financial Services in helping support the oversight and efficient business operations of the Financial Services Department (FSD). The position will be responsible for providing direct administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) by helping to support the implementation of Department goals, objectives, strategies, and policies for the overall business and financial operations. In addition, this position will support other teams within the FSD by providing administrative and support services that help the efficient and effective delivery of internal business and financial services. More specifically, the position will help improve operational efficiency and compliance by developing streamlined process improvement to the general procurement of county goods and services.
Click here (Download PDF reader) for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position.
First review of applications will be on September 2, 2026.
Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered. Please note that this recruitment may close at any time after the first review date.
BENEFITS
Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!-
11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
$0 Health Insurance Premium!-
Medical, Dental and Vision -cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
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In addition, the County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account!
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Apart from your deductible, you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications.
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You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year.
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Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!-
After 6 months of employment:
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The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
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The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 3% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
A free and award-winning wellness program-
Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
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Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.
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Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!
100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long-Term Disability coverage.-
Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.
Annual salary range of:-
$58,723.93 - $77,943.33
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This position is eligible for up to two salary raises within your first year. An Increase may be given at the end of the 6-month probationary period, depending on starting salary, and at the 1-year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing! Annual performance-based increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
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Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon's pay equity law.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
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Associate’s degree from an accredited college; AND
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5 years of responsible administrative or related support experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying.
Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment.
For further information, please click on the link: Oregon Pay Equity Law
Special Requirements-
A cover letter and a resume are required to be submitted with your application.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The ideal candidate for this position will
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Extensive experience with using a variety of software products, particularly those in the Microsoft Suite – Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Sharepoint, and Teams.
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Project Management skills.
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Excellent organizational and communication skills.
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Experience with website management and ability to effectively post and organize material in a professional manner.
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Strong skills in business writing and report preparation methods.
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Communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
Demonstrates a high attention to detail.
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Questions regarding this position can be directed to
Jennifer Ferrer-Santa Ines, Chief Financial Officer
Benton County Finance
Telephone: 541-766-6076
Working & Living in Benton County
Benton County (pop. 93,053; 679 sq. mi.) is in the middle of the Willamette Valley, with Corvallis (pop. 61,027) as the county seat. Established in 1847, nearly 12 years before Oregon became a state in 1859, the county is the state’s fourth smallest in terms of area and medium-sized with respect to population. Corvallis is home to Oregon State University (OSU), the city’s largest employer. Most of the rest of the county is farm and forest land, reflecting a much-treasured rural heritage.
The quality of life here is very high, a perfect blend of rural, urban, and small-town living, with unlimited access to Oregon’s coveted outdoor lifestyle. Corvallis is dynamic, safe, and friendly, a thriving college town with many cultural offerings. Portland’s world-class urban amenities, major sports venues, and Portland International Airport are 90 minutes to the north, and Eugene and its airport are less than an hour south.
Working at Benton County
Living in Benton County
How to Apply-
To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
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Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.
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Answer all supplemental questions.
After you Apply-
You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your Neo Gov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.
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Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.
Additional information-
This is a FLSA non-exempt position.
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Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
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A cover letter is required to be submitted with your application.
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Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources.
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NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.
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Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
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If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.
Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.
Helpful links and contact information
Learn more about Benton County
Understanding the County Application Process
Job Interest Cards webpage
For more information you may contact us by e-mail at
[email protected] or by phone at 541-766-6081.
