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Accounting Analyst – General Ledger/Budget
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Accounting Analyst – General Ledger/Budget
Salary
$64,620.00 – $86,844.00 Annually
Location
Lincoln County, OR
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
26-45 (629)
Department
Finance
Opening Date
05/27/2026
Description
Benefits
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Position Summary
The Lincoln County Finance Department is looking for an Accounting Analyst for General Ledger and Budget to assist them in providing analysis, research, and reporting for general ledger and budget activities & accounts. This is a vital part of the finance team and we’re looking for a dynamic and organized individual who will be responsible for maintaining the electronic software budget module and manual budget tracking systems required to accomplish tasks. This role will also perform monthly budget reporting, complete special projects as assigned, which include a variety of complex confidential duties relating to budget and accounting, including record keeping, research, and problem solving.
$64,620.00 – $86,844.00 annually
Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer.
Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
11% County contribution to 401(k)
County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
$40,000 County Paid Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities
Maintain County budget module:
Input, modify, and maintain the accuracy of budgets in the general ledger and budget module.
Import Health and Human Services budget adjustments.
Prepare budget adjustment entries.
Assist in preparation of budget documents:
Utilizing data exported from the budget module to spreadsheets, prepare budget reports and narratives for inclusion in the published annual budget.
Utilizing Adobe (or similar) compile budget reports and narratives into a published annual budget report.
Prepare budget notice documents.
Prepare and report data to County departments and managers:
Utilizing general ledger and spreadsheets, prepare and distribute monthly budget reports to department and program managers
Review monthly budget reports for errors, anomalies, or expense overruns. Coordinate with department and program managers to research and resolve issues.
Assist department and program managers with researching budget questions and concerns
Monthly Closing:
Prepare monthly journal entries
Prepare allocation and transfer journal entries
Prepare correcting or adjusting journal entries
Import HHS quarterly allocation entries
Assist with special reports and projects:
Research, gather, and compile information and necessary data.
Present findings in a public forum or by written report, when necessary.
Typical Qualifications
EDUCATION
High School Diploma / GED
EXPERIENCE
4+ years of budget and financial record processing or related work experience.
DESIRABLE
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent specializing in Accounting or related field preferred.
Knowledge of/Ability to:
Lincoln County funds, departments, programs and their associated budgets.
Record Keeping and reporting.
Accounting practices and procedures and modern office practices and procedures.
Lincoln County Personnel rules and collective bargaining agreements and their application to represented and non-represented employees.
Interpret policies concerning budget and finances with the assistance of the Finance Director and Assistant Finance Director.
Understand and implement Lincoln County Policies and procedures.
Work independently, with minimal supervision, and make decisions based on current rules and regulations while maintaining confidentiality.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Lincoln County, OR | Official Website (https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/)
Finance & Accounting | Lincoln County, OR
For more information or to obtain the full job description, please reach out to jobs@co.lincoln.or.us
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Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision which is paid at 90% by the County and 10% by the employee. Other fully paid benefits include life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance. Other optional insurances are available. A 401K retirement plan is also provided. The County’s current contribution rate is 11%.
Regular and Trial Service employees working between 20 and 39 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for pro-rated employee benefits.
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How many years of experience do you have working with Budget Law?
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Describe any formal Audit experience you have.
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Employer
Lincoln County
Address
210 SW Second St. Newport, Oregon, 97365
Phone
541-265-4157 541-265-0375
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