Associate Accountant Jobs in Heppner, OR (NOW HIRING)

Job Type
Full-time
Description
JOB TITLE: Accounting Clerk III
LOCATION: Hermiston or Heppner
FLSA: 1.0 FTE, Non-exempt (Expectation to work 40 hours a week) Mon-Fri 4/10's
SUPERVISOR: Finance Operations Manager
PAY GRADE: B08 ($25.19 - $36.97 per hour, depending on experience)
*** $5,500 Hiring Bonus!!
(2 year Commitment, Staggered-taxed Payout)
Community Counseling Solutions provides a team-based Servant Leadership environment! Located in Eastern Oregon with year-round recreation based near the Columbia River and at the base of the Blue Mountains. Big city amenities in rural family-oriented communities.
Apply Directly at https://ccswebsite.org/employment/
Our mission is to provide dynamic, progressive, and diverse supports to improve the well-being of our communities and we're looking for motivated employees to help us continue our vision!
CCS has a benefit package including, but not limited to:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 6% initial 401K match
• Potential for tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation tiers ranging from accrual of 1 day to 4 days per month (Annual rollover cap of 220 hours, additional hours can be paid out at 50% at the end of the fiscal year)
• 9 Paid holidays, Community service day
• Floating holiday & 2 mental health days provided after 1 year introduction
• Workplace Flexibility schedule options available (work from home hours vary by position & schedule)
• Employee Assistance, Wellness Benefits, Dependent Care & Long-Term Disability Insurance

DESCRIPTION
Performs non-profit fund accounting support tasks that encompasses the various counties, programs, and departments of CCS.
SUPERVISION
Supervision Received
This position works under the supervision of the Finance Operations Manager
Supervision Exercised
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
-Ensure timely and accurate filing of 1099's annually.
-Process monthly employee reimbursements.
-Assist as needed in responding to vendor inquiries.
-Provide backup to A/P Clerk.
-Accurate and timely entry of benefit information into the appropriate systems and liability adjustments.
-Agency vehicle registration renewals and compliance.
-Assist with various external auditors (financial, SAIF, FGP/SCP, etc.)
-Reconcile multiple bank accounts.
-Maintain and ensure accuracy of expense coding and compliance of agency employee credit card system (Nexonia).
-Maintain appropriate confidentiality in performance of all duties.
-Deal effectively and in a friendly manner with clients in person and by phone, and direct calls and individuals to proper sources; answer inquiries and provide correct general program information to the public and clients; communicate with community agencies effectively, provide information, referrals, etc.
-Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or experience
Bachelor's degree in finance or business administration,
OR
an associate's degree with one year experience
OR
5 years' experience with additional specialized training and/or certification OR a combination of education and experience. Accounting experience required.
OTHER SKILLS
-The position requires the handling of highly confidential information. Must adhere to rules and laws pertaining to client confidentiality as well as agency standards for employee and agency.
confidentiality.
-Must possess or have the ability to possess functional knowledge of business English and medical terminology.
-Must have good spelling and mathematical skills.
-Must have the ability to learn assigned tasks readily and to adhere to general office procedures.
-Good organizational and time management skills are essential. Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
-Must have in-depth knowledge of standard office equipment.
-Must be able to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats. Must have the ability to present and exchange information internally across teams and co-workers, and externally with customers and the public.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS
Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 410-007-0200 through 410-007-0380.
Must pass a monthly check against the OIG and GSA exclusion lists, as well as other federal and state agency lists. If employee, volunteer or contractor is excluded or sanctioned it is grounds for immediate termination of employment, volunteering, or contract.
PRE HIRE DRUG SCREEN REQUIRED
PERSONAL AUTO INSURANCE
Must hold a valid drivers license as well as personal auto insurance for privately owned vehicles utilized for CCS business such as client service purposes, travel between business offices and the community, to attend required meetings and training.
Must show proof of $300,000 or more liability coverage for bodily injury and $100,000 or more in property damage and maintain said level of coverage for the duration of employment at CCS.
The employee's insurance is primary with CCS insurance being secondary. CC reserves the right to deny any employee the use of a vehicle owned by CCS.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use office automation including computer and phone systems that require find manipulation, grasping, typing and reaching.
The employee is also regularly required to sit; talk and hear; use hands and fingers and handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel and/or squat when adjusting equipment or retrieving supplies.
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an office environment and the noise level is usually moderate, but occasionally may be exposed to loud noise such as raised voice levels and alarms.
This position may be exposed to the everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as an office (i.e. moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, electrical shock, etc.).
Community Counseling Solutions
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
MEMBER OF NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION
Salary Description
$25.19 - $36.97 per hour, depending on experience