Executive Assistant-Financial Services

Executive Assistant

Benton County is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join our Finance Department. This position will serve as Executive Support staff to the Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Director of Financial Services in helping support the oversight and efficient business operations of the Financial Services Department (FSD). The position will be responsible for providing direct administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) by helping to support the implementation of Department goals, objectives, strategies, and policies for the overall business and financial operations. In addition, this position will support other teams within the FSD by providing administrative and support services that help the efficient and effective delivery of internal business and financial services. More specifically, the position will help improve operational efficiency and compliance by developing streamlined process improvement to the general procurement of county goods and services.

First review of applications will be on September 2, 2026. Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered. Please note that this recruitment may close at any time after the first review date.

Benefits include generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance! This includes 11 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and 8 hours of vacation accrual every month, plus sick leave. Vacation accrual increases with years of service. Additionally, there is $0 health insurance premium! Medical, dental, and vision cover your eligible family members without additional premium. The County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account. Apart from your deductible, you can use this money for things that aren't traditionally paid by insurance i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol, and other preventative type medications. You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year. Dependents up to age 26 are covered!

The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS! The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 3% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.

There is a free and award-winning wellness program. It is interactive and personalized, focused on your whole health. Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges, and fun activities are provided. Monetary incentives and cool prizes engage everyone and meet your individual needs!

100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long-Term Disability coverage. Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.

Annual salary range of: $58,723.93 - $77,943.33. This position is eligible for up to two salary raises within your first year. An increase may be given at the end of the 6-month probationary period, depending on starting salary, and at the 1-year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing! Annual performance-based increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached. Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon's pay equity law.

Minimum qualifications include an associate's degree from an accredited college and 5 years of responsible administrative or related support experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment.

Special requirements include a cover letter and a resume being required to be submitted with your application.

Benton County, Oregon