City of Corvallis Public Works
The goal of the Public Works Department is to support and enhance the quality of life for community members by delivering responsive and efficient services to all neighborhoods and to maintain reliable and cost-effective public works facilities and systems in a manner that emphasizes customer satisfaction and good stewardship of natural, fiscal, and staff resources.
About the Position
The Department Accounting Analyst performs a wide variety of routine and complex clerical, customer service and administrative activities in alignment with established City policies and practices to assist and support department staff and community members. Responsibilities include providing complex technical and analytical support to the department in accounts payable processing, budget monitoring, and financial tracking; research, develop, analyze and interpret data; prepare information and reports; assist with fund management; telephone and in-person reception; and cash handling. This position requires the ability to exercise knowledgeable, independent judgment on routine and non-routine matters.
Full-Time, 40 hours per week
AFSCME – represented position
12-month probationary period
Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Must meet all qualifications and requirements as listed in the position description.
Qualifying Education / Experience
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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Associate’s degree in accounting or two years equivalent combination of education and experience, providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
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One year of related professional experience utilizing computerized accounting systems and spreadsheet programs.
Desired Qualifications-
Experience in government or related environment.
Certifications / Licenses-
Possession of and the ability to maintain a valid Oregon Driver’s License.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge of: governmental accounting and its application; knowledge of office and department specific computer hardware and software used by position (word processor, e-mail, electronic calendar, spreadsheet, database, web, etc.); and traffic laws and defensive driving.
Skill in: organization and time management; accurate typing/word processing, proof reading and editing, filing, ten key, and operating office equipment; proficient use of business English, spelling, punctuation, grammar, basic math, and advanced bookkeeping terms and concepts; interpersonal relations, customer service, communication and telephone skills; and problem-solving.
Ability to: determine the financial impact to the City of various recommendations and to act accordingly, identify potential problems areas, analyze cause and effect; and resolve technical and service-related problems; gather information, perform complex analytical tasks, develop and analyze alternatives, and make cost effective technical and procedural decisions and recommendations; communicate financial or technical information in a clear and concise manner; maintain manual and computerized filing and record-keeping systems; resolve public inquires and complaints by telephone, e-mail and in person; get along with coworkers and the general public, and maintain effective working relationships; meet deadlines while prioritizing multiple duties and projects around set time constraints, perform routine duties independently, and to work with frequent interruptions; learn the Public Works service area citywide resources by the end of the 12 month probationary period; maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and judgment in dealing with sensitive or confidential information; understand operational rules and general instructions; discern and apply procedures to situations as encountered within established guidelines; and use multi-line phone system; computer and associated software; copy and fax machines; scanners; and other office related tools and equipment. Pass a pre-employment background check and/or criminal history check.
In Addition: the employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace; have demonstrable commitment to sustainability; and have demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion.
Qualified applicants must submit an online application located on the City of Corvallis website (click on "Apply" above).
Applicants are encouraged to include a resume with the online application; however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed online application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted/considered.
Position is open until filled.
First review of applications will occur after 8:00 am on August 31, 2026
*Please do not include personal or protected information in attached resumes or cover letters, this includes your birth date, age, dates of education, and graduation dates.*
