Accounting Technician II

The City of Bend is accepting applications for one (1), full-time Accounting Technician II in the Finance Department. This is a FLSA Non-Exempt (overtime eligible), represented by the City of Bend Employee Association (COBEA). The City may use this job posting to create an eligibility list for future hiring purposes. Please review the entire job posting, including the application requirements at the end. As a member of the City of Bend Finance team, you'll contribute to a culture built on fiscal accountability, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and communication, helping to support the organization's mission through reliable and effective financial stewardship. The Accounting Technician II play a major role in keeping the financial processes of the City moving and in compliance with internal controls. This position creates and distributes customer invoices for a multitude of programs, receives and processes payments, and works directly with customers when the need arises. This is a really exciting opportunity, as it requires working with a variety of different City Departments and Staff. Every day has new tasks that directly help the City operate and serve its citizens. As a key member of the Finance team, there is pride in having a role safeguarding the City's Finances through sound, responsible, accurate, timely, transparent policies and procedures. Highly qualified candidates will possess a foundational understanding of accounting and finance principles, providing a solid framework for success in the role. They will demonstrate strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work efficiently with spreadsheets and quickly learn new software applications and systems. Professional experience collaborating and communicating effectively with a variety of departments, teams, and organizational levels is essential. Success in this position also requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced office environment, balancing multiple priorities while demonstrating strong organizational, planning, and coordination skills. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, detail-oriented, and capable of working collaboratively with staff to ensure smooth and efficient operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, timely, and responsive service to both internal and external customers. The following duties are a sample of major duties performed in the role and not intended to be an exhaustive list. Classification Framework: Accounting Technician II Receives, reviews, processes, posts, and reconciles billings, invoices, receipts, payments, fees, statements, account adjustments, and other accounts receivable transactions. Creates and maintains customer accounts; prepares and distributes invoices, statements, notices, correspondence, schedules, reports, and related records. Research customer accounts, verifies information, identifies discrepancies, completes corrections or adjustments within assigned authority, and resolves routine billing and payment issues. Monitors delinquent accounts and performs collection activities, including customer follow-up, payment arrangements, account documentation, and referral to collection agencies as applicable. Processes cash receipts and electronic payments; prepares deposits; and posts, balances, and reconciles daily cash activity, subsidiary records, and related general ledger accounts. Responds to customer and department inquiries in person, by telephone, and electronically; provides accurate account information and professional customer service. Assists with accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, verifying coding and supporting documentation, entering transactions, maintaining vendor information, responding to vendor inquiries, and preparing payments. Enters and maintains information in financial systems, databases, and spreadsheets; runs reports; performs data tracking; and corrects data-entry errors. Maintains complete, accurate, organized, and confidential financial records in accordance with City procedures and records-retention requirements. Supports month‑end, year‑end, audit, and financial reporting activities; prepares routine reconciliations and workpapers; and assists with special projects. Identifies opportunities to improve workflows, productivity, customer service, and internal controls; communicates issues and recommendations to the supervisor. Works cooperatively across the Finance Department and City organization to balance workloads, maintain continuity of service, and achieve department objectives. Complies with safety requirements of the position and actively promotes safe work practices. In an emergency event or an officially declared State of Emergency, responds as directed to help restore essential public services, facilities, and infrastructure. Performs related duties as necessary to achieve the objectives of the position. Working Knowledge: Basic accounting and bookkeeping principles and practices. Accounts receivable, billing, collections, cash handling, and accounts payable processes. Financial recordkeeping, account reconciliation, internal controls, and records‑retention practices. Customer service principles and methods for resolving routine account questions and discrepancies. Applicable terminology and local, state, and federal requirements within the assigned area of responsibility. Modern office equipment, financial systems, spreadsheets, databases, and standard business software. Skills In: Processing high-volume financial transactions accurately, efficiently, and within established deadlines. Reconciling accounts, analyzing source documents, identifying discrepancies, and completing timely corrections. Performing mathematical calculations and maintaining detailed, well‑organized records. Operating financial software, databases, spreadsheets, and modern office equipment. Managing multiple priorities, sustaining productivity, and adapting to changing workload demands. Providing clear, respectful, and responsive communication and customer service. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) Four years of accounting related clerical/administrative and customer service experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Certification & Licensing Requirements: Current and valid Driver's license per City policies outlined in the Employee Handbook. Desired (but not required) Attributes: Government accounting experience. 2+ years' experience in a similar position and/or performing similar duties. Working Conditions: Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment, with regular use of computers and other standard office equipment Work generally involves extended periods of sitting, standing and working at a computer station Work may occasionally require travel between City facilities or other locations Veterans’ Preference: Applicants seeking Veterans’ Preference as a qualified veteran or disabled veteran must attach appropriate documentation to their application. Equity Statement: The City of Bend remains committed to building a workforce that advances diversity and inclusion within our community and all we do. We recognize that not everyone starts from the same place, and that gender, race, ability, sexual orientation, and other identities face different barriers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace where employees can thrive without these barriers. A more extended version of the City of Bend’s Organizational Equity Statement is available upon request. Benefits: The City of Bend offers an excellent competitive benefits package for Employees and Dependents for health and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and a robust paid leave program. Details are available on the benefits tab of the job posting. Starting Compensation: Starting compensation is determined based on a pay equity analysis considering the candidate’s education, applicable work experience, and internal equity. Please include all relevant information on your application. Application Deadline: Applications must be received by 9/25/2026, 12:00 PM (noon) Pacific Time to be included in an initial review and considerations for interview; however, the position will remain open until filled. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Bend, OR