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WorkSource Oregon Senior Staff Accountant - Fiscal Services in JOHN DAY, Oregon
The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting in the preparation and/or maintenance of financial records. This includes interacting with employees, department managers and vendors in a professional, courteous and timely manner to resolve concerns and properly account for transactions as appropriate. Multi-tasking, self-motivation, organization skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are required skills/traits. Actively participates in the department\'s performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. Required: * High School Diploma or equivalent. * Basic computer knowledge and typing speed of 50 words per minute with accuracy. * Knowledge of customer service concepts. * Extremely detail-oriented to perform accurate and thorough recordkeeping. * Proven skill to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Preferred: * Bachelor\'s Degree with a major in accounting. * 3+ years of general ledger accounting experience. Duties: * Assists in the preparation of monthly financial statements by preparing assigned journal entries, reconciling assigned accounts, analyzing financial performance, accumulating statistical data from various sources and inputting much of the foregoing into the prescribes format to report to the Board and/or management. Distributes monthly departmental operating statements. * Reconciles assigned general ledger accounts, preparing/posting any necessary journal entries as a result. * Maintains Property, Plant and Equipment accounting on the prescribed fixed assets system. * Gathers data necessary to calculate, then calculates, any incentive compensation applicable in accordance with the terms of certain individuals\' employment. * Prepares and distributes bi-weekly productivity reports. * Assists in the preparation of the annual capital and/or operating budgets. * Assists in the preparation of cost report workpapers and/or the reporting of cost report data. * Assist in the preparing/submitting of various reports required by the State of Oregon and/or the Federal government. * Assists in the completion of the AHA Annual Survey. * Assists in gathering and/or submitting information necessary to renew various insurance coverages. * Respond to all employee, department manager and/or vendor inquiries in a timely manner. * Communicates appropriately and clearly to the Chief Financial Officer, administrative staff and co-workers. * Demonstrates the ability to stay flexible and organized in stressful situations. * Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and/or webinars. * Additional duties as assigned. Wage and Benefits: * Competitive pay depending on experience. * Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, AD & D, and Retirement match.