Finance Officer

Join a fabulous team, and make a difference in a workplace with seasoned and supportive employees, who are committed to our small town of Harrisburg!  Harrisburg is a wonderful place to live and work. 

The ideal candidate will have experience in Municipal and fund accounting, and should have a strong working knowledge of state budget laws.  This employee is responsible for all financial reporting, budget and audit duties, for the City of Harrisburg, and the Harrisburg Redevelopment Agency.  This includes administering the general accounting system, accounts payable, payroll, investments, asset management and City assessments.

Desired qualifications include a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, a minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in government finance, and a strong commitment to your profession.  Familiarity with the Caselle Accounting software and managing IT contract services is desired, but not required.  Pay is competitive with excellent benefits.  Annual salary level of $60,059 to $79,034 DOE.

Provide us with a City employment application, resume, and a cover letter addressing the following questions:  1.  Describe the government accounting software you are most familiar with and tell us if you have ever worked in Caselle software systems.  2.  Describe your experience as a budget officer in the State of Oregon.  3.  Describe your familiarity with IT issues and managing IT contract services.

Submit your application packet to the City of Harrisburg, Attn:  Michele Eldridge, 120 Smith St., PO Box 378, Harrisburg, OR 97446, by July 20, 2020 at 5:00pm.  Applications are available on the City website, or in City Hall.  The City of Harrisburg is an Affirmative Action/EOE and complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Please note that applications should be returned via fax, mail, or can be dropped off.  City email is not encrypted.