The City of Coburg is recruiting a municipal accountant. This position performs a wide range of basic and technical accounting tasks and is expected to function with a high level of independence once familiar with the City’s systems and processes. General direction, oversight and support is provided by the Administrative management staff. The position is funded and planned to be a full-time (40 hour/week) position. However, the City may consider a 30-32 hour work schedule as an alternative. Primary tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Process, manage and maintain citywide Accounts Payable, including vendor database management and department-level intake
and approval process
2. Provide procedural oversight and process guidance for citywide accounts receivable processing conducted by Utility Billing,
Municipal Court and Police Department.
3. Process, manage and maintain citywide payroll and complete all associated monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
4. Participate as a member of the Administrative HR team with primary focus and responsibility for maintaining all financial aspects
of the City’s employee benefit package.
5. With consultation and collaboration from staff members, manage financial aspects of the Special Assessments, Local Improvement
Districts, Systems Development Charges, Grants and Debt Service across all City Departments.
6. Complete and reconcile monthly financials, including completion of bank reconciliations, sub-ledger reconciliations, preparation
of necessary journal entries, and preparation, review and analysis of standard monthly financial reports for all funds and programs.
7. Function as the primary staff for the annual audit, including production, coordination and submittal of audit work papers and other
required financial and administrative documents as requested by the City’s third-party Auditors. Respond to Auditor inquiries in
coordination with City Administrator as appropriate.
8. Assist in the preparation of the annual budget document and associated Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Serves as support and
resource throughout the budget process for the Budget Officer and all departments, as directed.
9. With regulatory guidance and direction from the City Recorder, maintain all Financial records in compliance with local and state
retention requirements
How to Apply: A completed job application and resume are required. Employment applications and a full position description are available online at coburgoregon.gov or may be picked up at City Hall, 91136 N. Willamette Street, Coburg, Oregon 97408.
