Junior Accountant or Accountant; DOQ First review

The City of Klamath Falls is accepting applications for a full-time Junior Accountant or Accountant (DOQ) position within the Finance & Business Services Division is responsible for meeting established deadlines throughout the month, quarter, and year. The Junior Accountant performs complex technical work involved in the preparation and maintenance of City payroll records and reports. Prepares and participates in maintaining a complete set of financial records.

Performs backup to other divisional positions with responsibilities similar in function. An employee at this level is also assigned special projects and other duties of an accounting nature by the Finance Manager. Performs related duties as required. This is a non-supervisory position.

The Junior Accountant is a non-supervisory position that assists the Finance Manager in administering the overall operations of the City’s established mission and goals. The incumbent is accountable for the efficient and effective operations of day-to-day payroll and related accounting functions. Advancement to this position requires compliance with the qualifications of the position and a demonstrated ability to process payroll in conjunction with all related processes.

This class is distinguished from the next higher classification of Accountant, which participates in and may oversee processing complex accounting transactions.

Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, the Junior Accountant is an exempt position under FLSA and is responsible for meeting established deadlines throughout the month, quarter, and year. The Junior Accountant performs complex technical work involved in the preparation and maintenance of City payroll records and reports. Prepares and participates in maintaining a complete set of financial records. Performs backup to other divisional positions with responsibilities similar in function.

An employee at this level is also assigned special projects and other duties of an accounting nature by the Finance Manager. Performs related duties as required.

The City of Klamath Falls is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Klamath Falls will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Salary range:
Junior Accountant $64,932 - $93,516

Accountant $71,172 – $102,444

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Uses Microsoft Excel and ERP system to process, balance and distribute monthly payroll including benefits, voluntary deductions, and taxes.
• Verifies and processes employee, salary, benefit, tax and other deduction changes.
• Reviews time sheets for accuracy.
• Reconciles and completes payroll related reports such as federal and state quarterly reports, PERS, W-2’s, ACA, garnishment, and other deduction/contribution reports.
• Reviews and analyzes accounting transactions processed by others for accuracy, proper account coding or classification allocation.
• Provides customer service to all employees.
• Responsible for archiving necessary documentation of duties performed and ensuring data integrity.
• Performs reconciliations quarterly and at year-end in preparation for the annual audit.
• Performs various work papers in support of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Assists in the biennial budget process.
• Participates in the development and enhancement of policies and procedures.
• Completes special projects assigned by the Finance Manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of both the position and the Finance Department.

• Knowledge and Skills
  • The position requires specialized professional-level knowledge of payroll accounting and related financial record keeping. Requires in-depth knowledge…