2 Controller Jobs in Clackamas, OR
Clackamas Education Service District is Hiring a Controller Near Clackamas, OR
- Monitors, performs and provides support for all payroll processing and accounting functions
- Prepares salary, benefit, and other computations as needed during negotiations
- Sets up and monitors grant budgets; prepares requests for appropriate funds.
- Monitors Appropriation levels for all major funds
- Maintains the fixed asset accounting system and reconciles for audit.
- Prepares and records journal entries of District financial transactions
- Prepares financial reports for presentation to senior management and Board of Directors
- Prepares audit schedules for the annual audit process. Answer questions of said audit
- Prepares various grant expenditure reports/reimbursement requests
- Monitors and controls daily cash flows and is responsible for bank reconciliations
- Provides Security Officer administration for financial software
- Assists with budget preparation activities for the CFO for the ESD
- Maintains, monitors and adjusts internal controls
- Provides leadership/coordination activities of ESD and district staff to complete projects
- May prepare and deliver oral and written presentations to Board of Directors and other groups
- Provides oversight/lead on software upgrades, integrations and/or implementations.
- Facilitates training and support of the financial system for local districts
- Supervises accounting and payroll staff as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and at least seven (7) years’ experience in accounting or finance
- Five (5) years’ experience of financial management and leadership
- Working knowledge of Local Budget Law
- Recent successful experience in fund accounting, preferably in public sector setting
- Recent successful experience in all aspects of accounting functions
- Recent successful experience using a computer-based system for accounting applications
- Expert level proficiency in personal computer spreadsheet applications
- Demonstrated ability to organize time and resources to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently and use initiative and judgement in accomplishing tasks
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain interpersonal relationships
- Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential functions
- Physical and mental attributes sufficient to perform essential functions
- Master’s Degree and/or CPA
- Working knowledge of grant accounting as it relates to Oregon education
- Experience in public education, government or public accounting
- Experience working with unions and Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance with generous district-paid contribution (most employees pay $0 out of pocket to maintain health insurance coverage)
- Retirement through the Oregon Public Retirement System (PERS) includes pension and individual account program
- Paid time off, including paid holidays, sick leave, and other personal leave
- Opportunities to grow with us with generous professional development expense reimbursements
- Read more about our benefits here
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Completed application form
- AF103 _Controller.pdf
Manager
1/11/2024
Fiscal
02/15/2024
01/25/2024
Controller, Fiscal Services
Location: Sunnybrook Campus
Schedule: 8 hours per day / 5 days per week / 240-day Year-Round Calendar
At Clackamas Education Service District, our mission is to lead, serve and innovate for learning. Clackamas ESD provides services in early learning, special education, technology and teacher/staff support to Clackamas County school districts. We ensure students and families in all of our communities — big and small — have access to equitable education services. Learn more.
Clackamas ESD offers payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, accounting, grant management and other business services to the districts that need business services support. The goal of business services is to support the mission and operations of Clackamas County schools by providing excellent stewardship of resources and facilitating transparency between schools and the public.
About this position:
The Controller performs and monitors all accounting functions, coordinates budget development activities and may provide negotiation computations for ESD Fiscal Operations, other ESD Departments and Clackamas County school districts. The Controller is responsible for the integrity of the data posted to all general ledgers and the dissemination of financial information to departments, districts, regulatory agencies and the public as needed. The Controller will have frequent requests and interactions with CESD department staff members related to accounting functions. An aptitude for training and explaining accounting processes will be essential for this role.
Essential functions:
Clackamas ESD employees working 600 or more hours in a calendar year are eligible for the Oregon Public Employee Retirement, or PERS. There are two components to PERS, including the pension, which is primarily funded by CESD and The Individual Account Program, or IAP, which is funded by a six-percent deduction from your paycheck. If you are new to PERS, your PERS deduction will begin automatically after a six-month waiting period.
How to apply:
Submit your application at https://www.applitrack.com/clackesd/onlineapp/. Applications for this position must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the listed closing date and must include:
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Job Summary
Full Time
Education & Training Services
$161k-224k (estimate)
01/13/2024
06/03/2024
clackesd.org
CLACKAMAS, OR
100 - 200
1884
MILT DENNISON
$10M - $50M
Education & Training Services
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About Clackamas Education Service District
Clackamas Education Service District provides support to the 10 school districts in Clackamas County and their communities through the following essential departments: Administration, Teaching and Learning, Early Learning, Special Education, and Technology Services. We have a critical responsibility to preserve equity in education for students, teachers and families in the following school district communities: Canby, Colton, Estacada, Gladstone, Lake Oswego, Molalla River, North Clackamas, Oregon City, Oregon Trail, and West Linn-Wilsonville. Our mission is to LEAD, SERVE, and INNOVATE for le...arning. We leave up to our agency's vision when we... Continuously learn and improve. Are responsive, efficient, equitable, and provide best-in-class customer service. Recruit, support & retain talented employees. Develop the leadership capacity of our organization & those we serve. Maximize impact to all we serve through proactive collaboration & innovation. Communicate & engage effectively. Create an inclusive, barrier-free environment in which everyone participates and fully benefits. Provide our employees and our customers with high quality facilities, technology & resources. Are good stewards of our human and financial resources. Commit fully to the health, safety and well-being of employees, and all children. We are proud of our passionate team of employees, who support students and educators throughout the county, acting through our values of "collaboration," "integrity," "respect," and "excellence."
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