Salary: $85,831.00 - $112,557.00 Annually
Location : Education Center - 200 North Monroe Street, Eugene, OR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:School/Department: Financial Services
Opening Date: 11/13/2026
Closing Date: 11/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Overview This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE/8 hours per day position working on the AD-12 (260 days per full school year) schedule, Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Position SummaryUnder general supervision, performs senior professional and complex accounting functions including: recording, reconciling and reporting; preparation of complex financial summary reports; conducts financial, statistical, and analytical studies; preparing and assisting in the preparation of other financial reports, statements, and claims for reimbursement according to prescribed guidelines; developing integrated revenue/expense analyses, projections, reports, and presentations; creating and analyzing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensuring financial information has been recorded accurately; performing financial forecasting and reconciliation of internal accounts; and performing related duties as required. This position provides training on District financial systems as well as policies and procedures, and serves as a subject matter expert for financial system.
Supervisory RelationshipsReport to the Director of Financial Services or delegate
Essential FunctionsWorking within Financial Services Department- Comprehensive understanding and ability to complete tasks of the Financial Analyst.
- Work with Finance Director on completing auditor requests for interim and full audit.
- Work with Finance Director on completing yearend closing procedures.
- Review and reconcile identified asset and liability accounts quarterly to ensure accuracy, appropriateness, documentation as needed, and explanation of current balances.
- Prepare SEFA and other State/Federal reporting as requested
- Review and reconcile Fixed Assets. Update depreciation schedules and reports. Review transactions within Fixed Assets to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Assist with DebtBook management as needed. Translating DebtBook information to prepare journal entries for GASB and audit requirements.
- May conduct audits of financial processes throughout the district and recommend improvements related to financial service processes.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for financial systems and processes, offering guidance and support to staff as needed.
- Recommend strategies related to accounting and financial administration informed by identified challenges and trends.
- Support the development and implementation of financial systems and procedures that enable effective reporting and control.
Working under Financial Services but within a separate department- Complete and create financial analysis for departments as requested.
- Complete and create journal entries and reconciliations as requested.
- Assist with departmental education related to finances, accounting, and other items related.
- Recommend budget-related strategies informed by identified challenges and trends.
- Under the direction of department directors and managers, contribute to departmental budget creation and budget updates.
- Prepare and analyze complex financial statements and reports.
- Analyze data and review financial reports to answer financial questions or recommend approaches.
- Develop and present short- and long-range financial forecasts and projections.
- Work with assigned departments related to financial services matters. Be available for questions and analysis as requested by department directors, managers, or other staff within the assigned department.
General Functions- Assist with district audits
- Contribute to timely and compliant file management
- Assist with schools/staff as needed
- Assist with financial system testing as needed
- Draft and review documentation of tasks/duties/processes of job related functions
- Respond to a range of policy/procedures questions from across the district
- Analyze, interpret, summarize and present complex financial, administrative, contractual, statistical and technical information and data in a clear manner.
- Evaluate and recommend improvements to policies and improvements that improve accuracy, efficiency, or effectiveness.
- Research, interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes.
- Other duties related to Financial Services as needed within your work class essential and general functions or functions at a lower level within the Financial Services department.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Knowledge of principles and practices of public financial management, including governmental fund accounting, and public policy analysis.
- Knowledge of research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.
- Knowledge of auditing standards and requirements.
- Knowledge of automated accounting systems, standard business software (Microsoft Office), networks and web-based applications.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local legislative process; laws, codes, and regulations related to the financial administration of school districts and charter schools.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of project management and strategic planning.
- Ability to effectively apply budget preparation principles and techniques.
- Ability to set work priorities, delegate and monitor progress on assignments for staff and self.
- Ability to analyze problems and identity opportunities and solutions.
- Ability to solve complex issues and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, team, and leadership verbally and in writing, including the ability to communicate complex or technical financial information with varied audiences.
- Ability to work independently and in a lead capacity as a team member, adapt to changing program needs; train, plan, and coordinate the work of others.
- Ability to conduct research, retrieve and organize data to prepare reports and financial documentation.
- Ability to audit and analyze data to detect and correct errors, set up and maintain spreadsheets and databases; accurately preform complex mathematical computations; organize and maintain accounting records; set priorities and organize work to meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders; interpret and explain complex rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications SummaryAny combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and skill will be considered qualifying as determined by Human Resources
Education- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field required.
Experience- Five (5) or more years related to governmental accounting.
- Five (5) or more years related to school district finances is valued but not required.
Additional Information Complete application in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed, there are no exceptions.We do not accept walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail. All applications must be submitted using the GovernmentJobs website. It is your responsibility to submit a complete application. Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview. Candidates are interviewed by appointment only. If you apply to more than one job, an application is required for EACH job posting.
ALL required documentation must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application.
Upon offer of employment applicants must obtain a fingerprint clearance from the Oregon State Police Department and the FBI through a process authorized by the Eugene School District 4J. Applicants would be responsible for the one-time fingerprint clearance fee.
There are a wide variety of benefits to eligible Eugene School District 4J employees. These benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability, flexible spending accounts, 403B, and an employee assistance program.
Positions at a minimum of four hours (0.5 FTE) are benefit eligible. Please contact the hiring administrator if you have questions about this position's benefit eligibility.
For a complete description of benefits available for 4J employees please visit our Employee Benefits webpage at www.4j.lane.edu/hr/benefits.
