Senior Accountant

Senior AccountantBenton County is currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Financial Services Department at Benton County. The Senior Accountant is responsible for creating and maintaining accurate and compliant financial documents; auditing and reconciling the general ledger, specifically the balance sheet; and development of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) process, providing oversight of the process and generation of the ACFR. The Financial Services Department is developing a culture of innovation and process improvement thinking and enables its staff to develop their own ideas and be problem solvers.Benefits include generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance, $0 health insurance premium, and a free and award-winning wellness program. The position also offers 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D, Life, and Long-Term Disability coverage. The annual salary range is $80,012.61 - $109,107.65, with potential for two salary raises within the first year.Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related specialization and three years' experience in general ledger accounting or similar. A cover letter is required to be considered for this recruitment.Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities include Certified Public Accountant (CPA), strong analytical skills, effective problem-solving skills, technical accounting skills, written and verbal communication skills, technical skills and experience using accounting software, understanding of accounting standards and regulatory requirements, ability to work on a team and independently, and strong organizational skills.The ideal candidate will have experience and working knowledge in creating and maintaining accurate, compliant financial documents; auditing and reconciling the general ledger, subsidiary ledgers and bank statements; and overseeing the development, process management, and generation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). They will also have experience analyzing and investigating internal audit and internal control issues, as well as providing recommendations related to those findings.Questions regarding this position can be directed to Stephanie Chamberlin, Deputy Director of Finance Benton County Finance & Budget Department. Telephone: (541) 766-6294 stephanie.chamberlin@bentoncountyor.govWorking & Living in Benton County is perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county's 90,000 residents like to say they "have it all."