Fiscal Program Accountant
Full Time (8 hours per day, 5 days per week)
240-Day Work Year (July through June)

To apply: Submit your application directly at https://www.applitrack.com/clackesd/onlineapp/. Applications must be submitted by no later than 4:30 pm on the deadline.

Application deadline: March 31, 2023

Commences: As soon as practical following job offer

Clackamas ESD strives to infuse equity in all our programs and bodies of work by maintaining an inclusive, barrier-free environment in which everyone participates and fully benefits.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.

About the position:
The Fiscal Program Accountant, under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, provides fiscal support services directly to directors, administrators, and staff while working within their department. Emphasis is placed on program level support as opposed to agency-wide support. Duties include department and program budget forecasting, development and monitoring; grant and contract financial administration and compliance; and, general financial processing support. This position is responsible for the fiscal analysis related to program level staffing needs and provides financial analytical support when determining impacts of bargaining decisions.

About the department:
The Fiscal Services Department performs and oversees all fiscal functions for the ESD including: budget development and preparation, accounts payable/receivable functions and monthly payrolls; monitoring local, state, and federal contracts and grants, administering the District's Section 125 Plan and risk-management program, and more. In addition to the District accounting functions, Fiscal provides customer service to all local school districts within Clackamas County for the finance system, such as payroll, accounts payable and fixed asset accounting. Fiscal also assists local districts with general accounting matters, fiscal analysis, and interpretation of local budget law and public bidding rules. At the request of the local school districts, Fiscal will assist with the preparation, review and filing of budget documents with the appropriate agencies.

Essential functions:

• Provide assistance to directors, grant manager and staff in requirements, processes and related business services.
• Reviews accounting, budgetary and financial records for department programs.
• Regularly reviews, adjusts and reports on program activity for compliance, accuracy and budget capacity.
• Coordinates with program managers to provide for proper and timely expenditure of general, grant and contract funds.
• Process and monitor grant claims in timely manner (monthly, quarterly, etc). Create AR Invoices for claims.
• For a complete list of essential functions, please see the full job description.

Minimum qualifications:

• Recent successful experience in fund accounting, preferably in an educational setting
• Recent successful experience in all aspects of payroll processing and accounting functions
• Recent successful experience using a computer based system for accounting applications
• Proficient-level expertise in personal computer spreadsheet applications
• Working knowledge of grant accounting as it relates to Oregon school districts
• For a complete list of minimum qualifications, please see the full job description.

About Clackamas ESD:
Clackamas Education Service District is one of Oregon's 19 ESDs charged with providing programs for children with special needs, technology support, school improvement, and administrative services to local school districts and the Oregon Department of Education. Clackamas ESD serves ten school districts in Clackamas County, including Canby, Colton, Estacada, Gladstone, Lake Oswego, Molalla River, North Clackamas, Oregon City, Oregon Trail, and West Linn-Wilsonville.

Salary: $59,703 - $65,607 DOE. Based on highest level of education and prior years of applicable experience.
Benefits: Clackamas ESD offers a generous benefit package providing health insurance including HRA options, dental with orthodontia, and vision insurance, with district-paid premium contributions. Paid holidays, sick leave, vacation time off, and other personal leave provided, along with retirement through the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and professional development allocation.

Clackamas ESD complies with the Oregon Health Authority mandate that requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19, or have an approved religious or medical exception. New hires will be required to provide proof of their vaccinated status, or receive approval on a submitted OHA exception request form for a qualifying medical or religious reason, prior to their first day of employment.

Clackamas Education Service District is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce along with the students and families that we serve.

Clackamas ESD policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,703.00 - $65,607.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Clackamas ESD complies with the Oregon Health Authority mandate that requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19, or have an approved religious or medical exception.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Clackamas, OR 97015: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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