Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today and tomorrow. We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits program. Learn more about the benefits Metro offers.

Our Accounting Division provides accounting services for all Metro departments and venues including the Oregon Zoo, the Oregon Convention Center, the Portland'5 Centers for the Arts, Metro recycling and hazardous waste facilities, parks and nature, and more.

About you

• Relationship builder - you build credibility and trust and you're known to provide consistent, reliable information. You understand the value of customer service and excellence.
• Problem solver - You're solutions-oriented. You have an ability to think creatively, a willingness to learn and know how to research information and find answers independently (or with minimal guidance). You're comfortable with some ambiguity and can take an innovative or diverse approach but you're also open to recognizing and accepting alternative solutions or following set processes and procedures.
• Effective communicator - You have an ability to communicate with a variety of customer bases; you're a good listener; you can take complex information and break it down into simple language.

• Assumes responsibility for a complex, Metro-wide accounting function; prepare, maintain and verify all routed financial records or reports.
• Maintain accounts by coding, processing, and posting payables and receivables.
• Prepare revenue and expenditure reports, and balance/reconcile reports against actual income and expense input.
• Review financial records for accuracy; post and reconcile journals, ledgers, logs or other records on a daily or periodic basis.
• Assign and process accounts payable based on documentation, invoices, contracts and statements.
• Prepare invoices in accordance with established guidelines.
• Perform cashiering function by receiving, posting, balancing and depositing cash received.
• Allocate revenue to general ledger accounts, using spreadsheet techniques and journal entry development.
• Calculate, edit, post and verify data to produce regular or special summaries; balances reports or other records.
• Accumulate and classify data from varied sources to make summary reports as required:
• Verify completed summaries against source documents which may involve statistical tabulations and calculations in accordance with established formulas, equations and technical data.
• Establish, maintain and revise filing system.
• Determine appropriate file category, logs and files all records.
• Respond to a variety of departmental, vendor, and public requests for information relative to assigned function; provide requested information when authorized or refer to appropriate individual for response.
• Assist in developing procedures and reporting formats to establish or improve specific accounting processes.

• Knowledge of double entry accounting principles and practices.
• General knowledge of governmental accounting practices.
• Ability to accurately apply fundamental accounting principles to the keeping of detailed account records and the preparation of financial reports utilizing spreadsheets and databases.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines and demands of peak season workloads.
• Ability to make arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately.

• High school diploma or G.E.D, or the equivalent of two years of college or vocational courses in accounting and business; AND
• Two years of accounting experience applicable to the assigned area; OR
• We will consider any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

• Previous experience working in the public sector environment.

• A completed Resume AND
• Responses to supplemental questions

• Initial review of minimum qualifications
• In-depth evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
• Consideration of top candidates/interviews
• Testing/assessments (if applicable)
• Reference check
• Background, driving records check for finalist candidate (if applicable)

Equal employment opportunity: All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made or any other status protected by law. Assistance will be gladly provided upon request for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory disabilities.

Online applications: Metro accepts job applications online. If you need assistance or accommodation with your application, or access to a computer, call 503-797-1570.

Accommodation: Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this process. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-797-1570.

Pay equity at Metro: Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of your gender, race, age or other protected characteristics. Metro has established processes and conducts routine pay equity reviews as part of the hiring process to ensure compliance with the 2017 Oregon Pay Equity Act.

Public Employees Retirement System (PERS): Metro pays both the employee and employer portion of PERS contributions for eligible employees.

Veterans' preference: Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Metro positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans' preference for this job, please provide qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.