Salary : $43,965.00 – $57,679.00 Annually
Location : Corvallis, OR
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 23-00058
Department: Finance & Budget
Division: AFSCME
Opening Date: 06/02/2023
Closing Date: 6/29/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit:: AFSCME
Classification:: Business Specialist 2
FLSA Exempt Status: Overtime Non-Exempt
Application Review/Interview Status: Accepting Applications
Job Summary
Are you interested in making Benton County a better place for all its citizens? Do you enjoy diverse and dynamic work? Are you a person who loves to work with a variety of people? If so, then please consider joining the Financial Services Department at Benton County. You’ll get the opportunity to work with a committed and driven team working together to provide the backbone to the County organization.
First review of applications is scheduled for June 16th, 2023.
Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered. This listing may close at any time after the first review date.
Job Summary:This role supports the county-wide payroll function. Serves as an expert on payroll-related matters. Reviews and verifies payroll data for County employees from all departments; processes adjustments and performs time, benefit & deduction, and accrual reconciliations. Produces required personnel, payroll, tax and benefits reports. Works with Payroll Analyst to produce full payroll cycle.Click here for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position.
We will work with employees to be flexible about telework after a period of training time. We prefer in-office work, but are willing to accommodate requests for a hybrid format.
We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community members. The strength of our organization lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at Benton County.
Minimum Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
- Associate’s degree or 2 year technical certificate in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration; AND
- 3 years of payroll support experience in similar size organization, including experience working with payroll and human resources information management systems.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Please note candidates must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.
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. For further information, please click on the link:
Special Requirements
- Knowledge of State and Federal wage and hour laws
- Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel
The Ideal Candidate
- Excellent analytical, and data entry skills in Excel
- Strong communicator
- Able to move from one task to another seamlessly
- Critical thinker
Your Total Compensation/Benefits
- Annual salary range of $43,965 – $57,679.
- Rewarding work in an inclusive, team-oriented, productive, innovative, and creative environment; allowing an outstanding quality of life.
- Colleagues who are passionate about public service.
- Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave; and a great work-life balance.
- Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with Benton County.
- Choose between a traditional PPO (low deductible) medical plan in which you pay a portion of the monthly premium or an employer-paid (high deductible) medical plan with additional options for an HSA or HRA account.
- The County funds up to $1400 for the HSA or HRA account.
- Choose between two dental group plans – MODA or Willamette Dental Plan.
- The Vision plan is embedded in the medical plans.
- Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance coverage, plus optional supplemental available for employee/spouse.
- Employer paid Long Term Disability coverage.
- Employer paid retirement contribution towards Oregon PERS.
- Deferred Compensation 457b Plan with employer contribution and optional employee contribution.
- Live, work, and play in
Questions regarding this position can be directed to
Randi Hamlet, Accounting Supervisor
Benton County Finance & Budget Department
Telephone: (541) 766-6003
Working & Living in Benton County
Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county’s 90,000 residents like to say they “have it all.”
Working at Benton County
Living in Benton County
How to Apply
- To apply for this position, click on the “Apply” button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
- Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.
- Answer all supplemental questions.
After you Apply
- You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications, and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.
- Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.
Additional information
- This is a FLSA non-exempt position.
- Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
- Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans’ preference. For further information, please see the following website: NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.
- Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
- If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.
Benton County is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity, fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income.
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For more information you may contact us by e-mail at recruiting@co.benton.or.us or by phone at 541-766-6081.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AT BENTON COUNTY
Working for the County is so much more than a job. It is a chance to make a local difference – in your own life and the lives of the people around you.
Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, ninety miles south of Portland and forty miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural and major sporting events. Combined with unmatched outdoor recreation, County residents like to say they “have it all”. With the Cascade Range, eighty miles to the East, and the Pacific Ocean fifty miles to the West – going out for a day at the beach, fishing, hunting, cycling or hiking is all within reach – Benton County truly offers something for everyone.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of its employees and their families. Competitive benefits and an active employee wellness program is a top priority for the County.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE BENEFITS SUMMARY!
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