Accounts Payable Specialist (Accounting Specialist)- Health and Human Services

Accounting Specialist

Join the team at Marion County Health & Human Services as an Accounting Specialist and play a key role in supporting the financial operations of a department that makes a real difference in our community. We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented, adaptable, and thrives in both independent and team environments.

In this position, you'll contribute to essential accounting functions, including :

• Processing vendor invoices and payments
• Coordinating purchase orders and procurement activities.
• Purchasing for other program areas.
• Reviewing and reconciling procurement card transactions.
• Supporting the transition to updated accounting systems.

This is a full-time opportunity where strong organizational skills and accuracy are highly valued. If you enjoy problem-solving, balancing multiple responsibilities, and want to apply your expertise to support services that improve community well-being, we encourage you to apply. Be part of a department that values accountability, adaptability, teamwork, and transparency while advancing our mission to promote and advance a healthy community.

General statement of duties include performing detailed accounting work including financial record keeping in the assigned area of specialty, prepare and analyze financial, statistical and accounting summaries and reports. Work under the supervision of a supervisor who assigns work and reviews results for conformance to department policies and standards. Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of positions in this class. However, incumbents may exercise lead responsibility over other employees.

Typical Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to the following :

Requirements for the Position

Experience and training :

Necessary special requirements :

Preferences :

Knowledge, skills and abilities :

Physical requirements :

Additional Information

Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation, through Human Resources, in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please e-mail Human Resources if you wish to request an accommodation.

Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working