Accounting Technician, Sheriff's Office
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Accounting Technician, Sheriff's Office
Salary
$4,497.51 - $6,027.10 Monthly
Location
Bend, OR
Job Type
Regular, full time, full benefits
Job Number
2026-00069
Department
Sheriff's Office
Opening Date
05/05/2026
Closing Date
5/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit
AFSCME
Description
Benefits
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Summary
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office is a full service agency that oversees the Adult Jail, provides Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Civil Process and Search and Rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with five K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your appointed Sheriff Ty Rupert, the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office serves over 200,000 residents in Deschutes County.
ABOUT THE COUNTY:
We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.
Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.
We hope you'll consider joining our talented team.
ABOUT THE JOB:
The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for a full-time Accounting Technician to join its Finance Team. Under basic supervision, this position will support the team by performing general accounting duties, purchase orders and payments, managing financial documents, and handling routine invoice processing and tracking across all divisions.
Key Responsibilities:
Routine accounting functions to process invoices, purchase orders and payments.
Reviews and monitors invoices from assigned Divisions; verifies budget revenues and expenditures, prepares documents, confirms accounts, and assesses reports.
Delivers exceptional customer service; greets, engages, and directs customers, answers phones, and disseminates information and resources when requested.
What You Will Bring:
Knowledge of or experience with:
County policies and procedures.
Applicable state and federal rules, codes, and regulations, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for Public Sector financial procedures.
Customer service and public relations methods and practices.
Skill in:
Performing a variety of accounting functions to support Sheriff's Office operations.
Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, other County employees, and representatives from other regional and federal agencies.
*This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.
Notification to all candidates will be sent via email and/or text only. Please opt in for text messaging or check your email and your Governmentjobs.com account for application status
Additional information regarding the position may be found clickinghere (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/deschutes/classspecs) .
Compensation
$4,497.51 to $6,027.10 per month for a 173.33-hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union-represented position is available immediately.
BENEFITS:
Our robust healthcare package covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $100 for employee only and $121 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off, holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please clickHERE (https://www.deschutescounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1291/2026-Deschutes-County-Employee-Benefits-Guide) for full benefit details.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's degree in Accounting or related field;
AND two (2) years of accounting experience;
OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job.
Preferred Qualifications:
Government experience preferred.
Experience with Tyler ERP software.
Necessary Special Requirements
Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.
Must have dependable transportation and be able and willing to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions.
Must pass a pre-qualifying driving record review and criminal history background.
A current driver's license and the state of origin are required. Candidates who wish to be considered for this position must include an accurate driver's license number and state of originon their application under the Personal Information section.
A successful candidate who receives a conditional job offer will complete a full background investigation and interview.
Deschutes County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build an inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and represents the diverse voices and needs of our communities. All are encouraged to apply - we welcome diverse perspectives and experiences.
If you are a veteran and would like to apply for Veterans' Preference, please click HERE (https://www.deschutes.org/hr/page/veterans-preference-information-and-instructions) for information.
Excellent County benefit package when eligible.
Deschutes County offers eligible employees a comprehensive healthcare package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $100 for employee only and $121 per month for employee plus dependents. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, Deschutes County provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.
When Are you Eligible:
If you are hired on the first business day of the month, your benefits will start on the first of that month (immediate benefits, either that day or back to the first of the month if the first is on a Saturday or Sunday). If you are hired after the first business day of the month, your benefits will start on the first day of the following month.
Employer paid benefit offerings include:
Life Insurance for employee and dependents
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
Time Management Leave
Employee paid voluntary benefit offerings include:
125 Flexible Spending Program
457 Deferred Compensation Program
Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance
To learn more about Deschutes County's generous benefit offerings, please visit ourBenefits (https://www.deschutescounty.gov/1075/Benefits) page and click on Employee Benefits or click HERE (https://www.deschutescounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1291/2026-Deschutes-County-Employee-Benefits-Guide) for full benefits guide.
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This position requires an Associate's degree in Accounting or related field; AND two years of accounting experience; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job. Do you meet the requirements as listed above?
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Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications as listed above. Be specific with regard to education and years of experience.
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Please describe any work experience related to the key responsibilities listed in the posting.
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Preference will be given for government experience. Do you have this experience?
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If applicable, please describe your government experience.
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Preference will be given for experience with Tyler ERP software. Do you have this experience?
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If applicable, please describe your experience with Tyler ERP software.
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Successful candidates must have the ambulatory ability to drive throughout Deschutes County, sometimes in adverse weather conditions. Can you meet these requirements?
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In order to be considered for a position with the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, candidates must pass a PRE-qualifying driving record review and a criminal history background check. Deschutes County will use the driver's license number from your application to conduct an investigation verifying your background. Results will be used for the purpose of making selection decisions. Information contained in your background check will be reviewed by those persons involved in making decisions on candidate selection or performing the background investigation. You must provide your driver's license number and state of issuance in the Personal Information Section of this application form. FAILURE TO LIST YOUR LICENSE NUMBER AND STATE, or listing incorrect information, will disqualify you for submitting an incomplete application. By checking YES below, I give Deschutes County my consent to perform a pre-qualifying review of my driving record and criminal history background as described above. I understand the information will be used in the selection process for the Deputy position.
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Are you able to meet the requirements of the position with or without accommodation?
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Employer
Deschutes County Human Resources
Address
1300 NW Wall Street Suite 201Bend, Oregon, 97703
Phone
(541) 388-6553
Website
https://www.deschutes.org/jobs
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