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This position will remain open until filled. The first application review will be on Thursday, August 20, 2026 . We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any time on or after that date. JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS Clackamas County is seeking a detail-oriented Grants Accountant 1 to join our Grants team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional to build expertise in governmental grant accounting while working alongside experienced accountants and grant professionals. As a Grants Accountant 1, you will support grant accounting operations by assisting with financial reporting, grant tracking, expenditure analysis, reconciliations, and other accounting activities that ensure grant funds are managed responsibly and comply with regulations. This is a developmental role designed to help you build the knowledge and experience needed to take on increasing responsibility over time. You will review grant revenues and expenditures, assist with grant draw requests, prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, maintain financial records, and help prepare financial reports and supporting schedules. Working closely with senior accountants, you will also assist with payroll redistributions, cost allocations, fiscal reviews, and audit support while collaborating with departments across the County to promote accurate reporting and compliance with federal, state, county, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This position offers a strong foundation for a career in public finance, providing opportunities to expand your knowledge of governmental accounting, grant compliance, and financial reporting while supporting programs that make a meaningful impact in the community. If you enjoy learning, solving problems, and working with financial data, this is an excellent opportunity for long-term career growth within Clackamas County's Finance Division.
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
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