• Job Description

  Req#: 4883636

  
  

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  The City of Eugene is looking for an Accounting Technical to perform a variety of paraprofessional accounting duties that impact city-wide financial activities; assists professional accounting staff with monitoring and processing complex financial activities and ensuring compliance with legal requirements, policies and procedures.

  Application Deadline: Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. P.T.
  Accepting Online Applications Only

  Information on How to Apply

  
  

  Classification: Accounting Technician

  Salary: $36.32 - $45.27 hourly / $75,545.60 - $94,161.60 Annually

  The City of Eugene determines starting pay within the range based on relevant education and experience as provided by the applicant in their application materials. This process is consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act (OEPA).

  Department, Division: Central Services, Finance

  Union Representation: American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

  Work Location: City Hall, 500 East 4th Avenue

  Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with the flexibility per business need.

  Benefits: The City of Eugene offers robust and competitive benefits. For more information, select the Benefits Tab, or view benefits summariesas well as see information about all employee benefits.

  • Monitors, reviews, approves, and posts most journal transactions and cash receipts to the general ledger for city-wide transactions, including all departments and subsidiaries;
  • Completes monthly and year-end general ledger closings;
  • Identifies discrepancies and initiates corrections and adjustments as needed;
  • Creates and maintains all codes/chart fields for PeopleSoft Financials and Human Capital Management (HCM) systems;

  • Prepares financial statements, supporting analysis and schedules for annual audit function,
  • and assists with resolution of audit reconciliation and balancing issues (June-October);
  • Responds to inquiries (such as general ledger postings and adjustments, fund balancing and reconciliation of accounts, revenue/expenditure tracking, auditing issues) within and outside the organization, providing assistance to accountants, other accounting staff, budget managers, treasury and auditor sources;
  • May assist with external audits;
  • Compiles data and builds journals for periodic internal services fund assessments and interest allocation;
  • Prepares documented reports in areas including but not limited to: system testing (e.g., test scripts); footnotes for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The nature of reporting is more extensive than producing computer outputs.
  • Makes recommendations for changes to accounting systems and procedures.
  • Helps test processes and transactions against system changes;
  • Backs-up the Treasury Accounting Technician with reconciliation and balancing of all City accounts, including petty cash funds, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Payroll and other funds, by reconciling all banking transactions in the PeopleSoft financial system against bank statements and the general ledger;
  • Backs-up the Treasury Accounting Technician, working with departments to purchase and maintain credit card equipment, including payment gateway set up, support, equipment supply, terminal programming, auditing of city-wide procurement card transactions, and assuring PCI compliance. Includes travel to various City locations.
  • Backs-up the Treasury Accounting Technician, maintaining oversight of petty cash deposits and change funds, which includes travel to various City locations to perform petty cash and year-end audits.
  • Actively supports and respects diversity in the workplace.
  • Performs related and other duties as assigned.

  To view detailed information on the duties, knowledge, and abilities that may be expected for this position, please see the classification: Accounting Technician.

  Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes with relevant transferable skills from a variety of sources and experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

  When screening your application, the City will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to meet minimum qualifications for this position.

  Minimum Qualifications

  Experience

  Three years of progressively responsible bookkeeping experience specific to the responsibilities of the position, with at least one year in municipal government preferred.

  Education

  Associate degree in accounting, business administration or a related field.

  Background

  Must pass a background check.

  The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities

  Knowledge

  • Bookkeeping and accounting principles and practices as applied to governmental accounting.
  • Practices, principles, laws and regulations related to municipal finance.
  • Full-cycle bookkeeping processes.
  • Practices and principles of public/business administration.
  • Computer systems and electronic spreadsheet applications.

  Skills and Abilities

  • Apply bookkeeping and fundamental accounting principles to the keeping of account records and the preparation of financial reports.
  • Research and evaluate accounting practices; compile and analyze data.
  • Resolve problems and recommend long-term solutions.
  • Develop recommendations to improve processes and procedures in area of assignment.
  • Exercise independent judgment.
  • Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines and demands of workloads with a minimum of supervision while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Prepare accurate financial activity reports.
  • Post complex data and make accurate arithmetic calculations.
  • Provide effective consultation on city-wide financial impacts and issues.
  • Provide lead direction as required.
  • Communicate effectively with other employees, agencies, and the general public using courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.
  • Establish effective working relationships with employees and other agencies.
  • Operate standard office equipment such as calculator and personal computer.

  Eligibility List: This posting may also be used to establish an eligibility list of applicants for future vacancies. Candidates that are placed on the eligibility list will be notified via email which will include the duration of the list and how notification of call up will occur.

  What to Expect from our Selection Process

  Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training. The selection process varies according to the position and can include such things as screening of supplemental questionnaires, written or skill tests, ability or fitness tests, interviews, and assessment processes. In addition, background investigations and records checks may be required. Some positions also require applicants to have a psychological evaluation and/or physical examination and a drug test prior to employment. Marijuana use is evaluated consistent with current state law regulations. PLEASE NOTE: Once the posting closes, the process can take 4-6 weeks to complete.

  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  The City of Eugene is committed to a respectful work environment. We value the cultural, educational, and life experiences of each employee. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to deliver culturally responsive services to all members of our community. As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion we desire to welcome, respect, and create a sense of belonging for a wide range of identities and experiences in our workforce. Women, people with disabilities, and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
  
  The City of Eugene complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any applicant with a qualified disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act may request accommodation by contacting an employment coordinator at (541) 682-5061.
  
  In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Eugene will request all eligible candidates who accept employment with the City to provide documentation to prove they are eligible for employment in the United States.

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