Salary: $33.67 - $45.12 Hourly
Location : Bend, OR
Job Type: Regular, full time, full benefits
Job Number:Department: Fair and Expo
Opening Date: 11/02/2026
Closing Date: 11/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: Non-Rep
ABOUT THE JOB:The Senior Accounting Technician performs advanced technical accounting, budgeting, reconciliation, and financial reporting support for the department. This position is responsible for entering and/or reviewing financial transactions for accuracy, reconciling reports and accounts, identifying discrepancies, supporting policy compliance, and assisting with the implementation of accounting and administrative procedures.
The position requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, knowledge of governmental accounting practices, and the ability to interpret and apply County policies, internal controls, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The Senior Accounting Technician serves as a technical resource to staff and supports accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations.
Key Responsibilities: - Reconcile financial reports, accounts, ledgers, payroll records, expenditure reports, revenue records, purchasing records, and other fiscal data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Review financial transactions for proper coding, documentation, authorization, budget alignment, and adherence to County policies and procedures.
- Perform advanced technical accounting duties related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, grants, purchasing, budgeting, cost tracking, and year-end close processes.
- Research and resolve discrepancies in accounting records, payroll entries, invoices, purchase orders, deposits, journal entries, and related financial reports.
- Train, guide, and provide technical assistance to staff on accounting procedures, payroll review processes, transaction coding, documentation requirements, and financial system use.
- Facilitate internal coordination/creation of the development of the Dept Budget with Dept Director and County Budget Manager.
- Interact with Fair Board in partnership with Dept Director reporting timely financials and addressing key financial questions monthly.
- Reconciles event revenue, RV Park, and Fair and Rode Revenue using existing software platforms.
- Organizes ticket admissions, food and beverage and any other revenue systems for the 5 (five)-day yearly County Fair.
- Works with Dept. Director and Operations Manager on analyzing financial data pertinent to decision making upon request.
What You Will Bring: Knowledge of or experience with:
- Governmental accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
- Financial reconciliation methods and internal control practices.
- Payroll review processes, timekeeping practices, and wage and hour compliance concepts.
- Accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, budgeting, and general ledger procedures.
- Financial reporting, transaction coding, and recordkeeping requirements.
- Policy review, procedure development, and implementation practices.
- The principles of general ledger record keeping (i.e., double-entry bookkeeping, accrual principle, matching principle, materiality principle, and revenue recognition principle).
- Financial and Municipal accounting practices.
- Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Sharepoint).
Skill in:
- Reconciling complex financial records and identifying discrepancies.
- Reviewing payroll records with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
- Applying policies, procedures, and internal controls consistently.
- Analyzing financial data and preparing accurate reports.
- Using spreadsheets to organize, calculate, compare, and validate financial information.
- Interpreting policies, contracts, procedures, and financial documents.
- Communicating technical accounting and payroll information clearly.
- Managing multiple deadlines and priorities with accuracy.
- Maintaining organized records and supporting documentation.
- Performing advanced technical accounting work independently and accurately.
- Detecting errors, inconsistencies, missing documentation, and compliance concerns.
- Researching problems, identifying causes, and recommending corrective action.
- Working collaboratively with Finance, Payroll, HR, department leadership, and staff.
- Explaining financial processes to non-financial staff.
- Using a variety of revenue tracking and reservation software systems on a daily bases.
- Adapting to changes in systems, policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
*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.
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HERE. Compensation $33.6704 to $45.1216 per hour. 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 (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click
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Minimum Qualifications - Associate's degree in Accounting or related field;
- AND four (4) years of financial accounting experience;
- OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job.
Necessary Special Requirements The employment offer will be contingent upon pre-employment screening for criminal history and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). These screenings must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.
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This position requires an Associate's degree in Accounting or related field; AND four years of financial accounting experience; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job. Do you meet the requirements as listed above?
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Please describe your education and experience in enough detail to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as listed above. Include your degree or coursework, years of experience, types of accounting duties performed, and the financial systems or software you have used.
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Which response best describes your role in processing invoices for payment?
- I haven't been directly involved in processing invoices for payment.
- Accurately entered invoices into the system for payment processing.
- Invoice reviewer tasked with ensuring accuracy and adherence to organizational policies.
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If applicable, please describe your role in invoice processing. Include how you verified account coding, approvals, supporting documentation, compliance with policy, and how you handled invoice discrepancies or errors.
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How familiar are you with reconciling cash receipts with financial records?
- I haven't been directly involved in reconciling cash receipts with financial records.
- Provided support in reconciliation tasks associated with cash receipts.
- Reconciled cash receipts and resolved discrepancies within a single fund or organization.
- Extensive experience in reconciling cash receipts, handling discrepancies, and ensuring accuracy across funds or organizations.
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What level of involvement have you had with managing a purchase card system?
- I haven't directly been involved with the management of purchase cards.
- Utilized purchase cards for transactions and submitted supporting documentation for associated purchases.
- Reconciled purchase card statements, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Overseen the administration of purchase card systems, including user setup, access control, and credit limit management.
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Are you able to meet the requirements of the position with or without accommodation?
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