Job Details

Position Type:
HR/Business Office/Supt/Accountant

Date Posted:
12/1/2025

Location:
Medford Office SOESD is seeking an accountant to support the business office with a strong emphasis on Accounts Payable functions. This position is responsible for accurately processing vendor invoices, ensuring timely payments, maintaining thorough financial records, and assisting with account reconciliations. The accountant will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer & District Controller to ensure accounts are balanced, support budget monitoring, and contribute to an efficient and reliable accounting system.

About SOESD

Southern Oregon ESD is located in the Rogue Valley, the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow-skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

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ACCOUNTANT

Essential Functions:

1. Ensure that general ledger accounts are balanced and reconciled.
2. Assist with compilation of budgetary data for budget planning purposes, and conduct special fiscal studies.
3. Assist in cash management as directed by supervisor.
4. Responsible for month-end balancing and year-end closing reports.
5. Provide timely and accurate information indicating budget discrepancies to Business Manager.
6. Assist Business Manager and Employee Specialist in personnel and payroll functions.
7. Maintain and manage accounts receivable and year-end accounts payable.
8. Process all purchase orders and invoices for payment in an expeditious manner.
9. Perform data entry for weekly accounts payable check preparation and disbursement in order to meet deadlines.
10. Process all travel requests and verify travel expenses in accordance with accepted auditing practices and Board Policy.
11. Assist customers, vendors, and district employees with questions and problems regarding invoices, checks, payments or other accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions.
12. Maintain open, constructive and communicative attitude. Establish positive interpersonal relationships focusing on solving conflict, maintaining confidentiality, and contributing to building a productive team atmosphere in the business office.
13. Accomplish assigned tasks in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.
14. Work independently and has the flexibility to make decisions about how the work flow will be handled as per Business Office Procedures.
15. Maintain accounts payable, accounts receivables, payroll and correspondence files and associated records in an organized file system which adheres to District procedures.
16. Coordinate ACH transmissions of direct deposits.
17. Complete business office tasks such as filing, answering telephones, and other office duties.
18. Perform other duties as assigned by the Business Manager.
19. Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Minimum of five years of experience in accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
3. Ability to read, analyze and interpret instructions, furnished in written, oral diagram or schedule form, including job related business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
4. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
5. Ability to recognize and adjust to new or changing conditions and situations.
6. Ability to make accurate mathematical calculations with a high degree of accuracy. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
7. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and Oregon accepted program budgeting and accounting manual rules.
8. Knowledge of computer systems and business machines.
9. Understanding of principles and practices required to maintain and operate a computerized accounting system, including payroll, accounts receivables, accounts payable, general ledgers, audit procedures, financial statements, and budget preparation.
10. Must be bondable as required by law.

The equivalent combination of experience, training, certification, education or degree as determined by the district that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be used as an alternative to prerequisites.

Location: In person at the Medford Office - 101 N Grape St. Medford, OR 97501
LENGTH OF POSITION: 1.0 FTE / 258 days (annual year-round position)
SALARY: $19.96/hr to $23.90/hr per 2025-2026 classified hourly compensation schedule.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Chief Financial Officer
SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE and Over):

• Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to $2114.00 per month (family coverage) for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
• Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
• 10 paid holidays
• A generous sick, vacation and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.

Health Insurance:

• OEBB MODA
• Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
• Monthly premium deducted pre-tax

Options:

• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts - medical, day-care expenses
• Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity
• 403(b)
• Mercy Flights Membership

The following physical requirements are essential functions of the job description:

1. Stand/Walk: 1-4 Hrs/Day
2. Sit/Sit on the Floor: 4-6 Hrs/Day
3. Drive: 1-4 Hrs/Day
4. Bending: Limited
5. Squat: Limited
6. Climb Stairs: Occasionally
7. Single Grasping: Limited
8. Pushing: Limited
9. Pulling: Limited
10. Fine Manipulation: Limited
11. Repetitive Foot Controls: Not At All
12. Lifting (less than 25 lbs): Occasionally
13. Lifting (25-50 lbs): Limited
14. Lifting (50-75 lbs): Not At All
15. Lifting (75-100 lbs): Not At All

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws, including ORS Ch. 659, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.