Posted: 10/17/24
Salary: $32.00-$42.00 DOQ
Location: Nehalem, OR

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Position Title: Finance Manager

Organizational Level: Manager/Director

Duration/Status: Permanent, Full time (32-40 hours per week). This position is FLSA non- Exempt and eligible for overtime.

Benefits:

• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Optional benefits available
• NCRD Retirement Savings Plan

General Description:

Job specifications are only intended to present a descriptive summary of the rate of duties and responsibilities associated with specified positions. Therefore, specifications may not include all duties performed by individuals within a classification. In addition, specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents with the position. 

Under general direction, the Finance Manager is responsible for District-wide financial services. This includes record-keeping, accounting, general administrative responsibilities and liaison providing support to all department managers.

Supervision Received/Exercised:

Received general supervision from the Executive Director.

This position does not exercise supervision of other district staff.

Essential Functions: (Included but are not limited to the following)

• Administers and is accountable for district-wide public accounting duties including payroll and accounts payable and reconciliations in accordance with the District’s Financial Management policies.
• Responsible for public financial forecasting, tax exempt general obligation bond management and full faith and credit debt obligations.
• Prepares financial reports for monthly Board Meetings.
• Liaises with District’s banks, insurance brokers, benefits administrators, auditor, retirement fund manager and other outside financial or administrative organizations.
• Has oversight of the District’s financial and payroll record keeping, filing and administrative activities, maintaining compliance with Oregon’s Public Record Laws.
• Supports the Executive Director in preparation of the District’s annual budget, manages annual audit.
• Files quarterly and annual State and Federal reports, creates and distributes annual W2’s
• Manages annual open enrollment, health insurance and retirement benefits, and payroll leave.
• Other administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications: The following are minimal qualification necessary for enter into the classification)

Education and/or Experience:

• An Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business or related field, and
• Four years of responsible related experience, or
• Any satisfactory combination of experience and training that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties.
• Broad knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of public accounting and budgeting, financial analysis and reporting, internal controls and auditing procedures, cash management, and investments. Experience with public sector accounting preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability with finance accounting software.

License/ Certificate:

Possession of a valid driver’s license and a good driving record are required.

Special Requirements:

The successful applicant must satisfactorily pass background check as a condition of employment.

Qualifying for Veterans’ Preference

When submitting your application, you will be prompted to indicate your veteran status and to submit military documentation. The following documents must be submitted to qualify for veteran's preference:

Veterans (qualifying for 5 percentage points)

•  A copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD214 or 215)
• Or a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension.

Disabled Veterans (qualifying for 10 percentage points)

• A copy of form DD214 and a copy of a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating a disability rating unless the information is included on the DD214 or 215
• Or a copy of a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the person is receiving service-connected compensation.
• Or a copy of form DD214 showing an award of the Purple Heart

Note: The DD214 must state character of service as honorable. Not all DD214 copies include the character of service. Please submit service copy 2, 3 or member copy 4.

For more information about veteran preference is available at https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/Veterans.aspx

Physical, Mental and Environmental Working Conditions:

This section identifies the physical demands typically encountered by this position. The information is

necessary in part to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The following is a brief explanation of each:

Continuous: Prolonged sitting, near and far vision, acute hearing, grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine motor skills.

Occasional: Walking, reaching, turning, bending, squatting, negotiating stairs, moving items weighing up to 50 lbs. and travel in publicly owned transportation or a personal vehicle.

Rarely: Twisting, and kneeling.

Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.

Essential Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: (The following are a representative sample of the KSA’s necessary to preform essential duties of the position)

1. Proficient in Intuit QuickBooks or other accounting software.
2. Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures, computer hardware and software, and bookkeeping techniques.
3. Ability to coordinate and plan office administrative workflow.
4. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
5. Strong interpersonal relations skills and exceptional organization.
6. Exceptional telephone, e-mail and general customer service skills required.
7. Must have the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
8. Ability to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously, with strict deadlines.
9. Demonstrated attention to detail, trustworthiness, and strong work ethic.
10. Ability to pass the required background check.

Note: North County Recreation District reserves the right to change, reassign, or combine job duties at any time. As duties are performed by one employee on a full-time basis, all skills and

tasks are considered essential. This job description is intended to illustrate the general nature and level of work expected.

Submission Detail:

To be considered, you must submit:

• Cover letter,
• Resume that includes at least two work related references

Failure to submit requested documents may disqualify an individual from the recruitment process. Position opened until filled.

Submit application materials in one of the following ways:

a)      Mail application materials to: NCRD

P O Box 207

Nehalem, OR 97131

b)      Deliver in person to the NCRD Welcome Center located at: 36155 9th Street,

Nehalem. OR

c)       Submit electronically via email to Kileyk@ncrdnehalem.org.

North County Recreations District is an equal opportunity employer.