Do you have exceptional organization, attention to detail, and analytical skills? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities? Are you looking for a workplace that encourages diversity and collaborative teamwork? If so, please consider joining our team and apply today!
At the Oregon Employment Department, we actively support a workforce that is representative of the people we serve including people from various races, genders, abilities, cultures, language skills, geographic locations, and justice system involvement. We value your life experiences and encourage everyone to apply with your transferable skills and qualifications from your work, school, and volunteer experiences. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
As the Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for assisting the Accounting Manager in ensuring that accounting functions are carried out in full compliance with federal and state law, state and agency policy, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. These Accounting functions include: cash management, accounting and reporting systems, the cost allocation system, the OED timekeeping and state payroll system, accounts payable and receivable process and other support functions to include property, and financial accounting policy interpretation and enforcement.
In this role, you will contribute to the achievement of the agency’s mission by having an extensive knowledge of the agency’s and state’s complex accounting and program practices and procedures to facilitate a full range of effective financial service support to the central office and field offices throughout the state. This is a critical position in the agency, responsible for ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity of agency financial and reporting services within the context of materiality as they span across multiple programs and efforts. The services include expertise in analyzing the quantitative and qualitative aspects of agency-wide program operational policies and IT systems, to ensure the accounting, reporting, and public trust objectives of the agency are met. The work products of this position are highly visible to agency leadership, federal and state auditors, other state agencies, and the public.
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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Possession of a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Government Financial Manager certificate AND three years of accounting experience equivalent to Accountant 2 work to include designing and modifying accounting systems that require frequent changes in requirements to meet specific business objectives, consulting with program managers or external organizations, and assuring the proper functioning and accountability of fiscal operations; OR
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or in any discipline that includes or is supplemented by 32 quarter (21 semester) credit hours from an accredited institution in Accounting AND three years of related accounting experience equivalent to Accountant 2 work to include designing and modifying accounting systems that require frequent changes in requirements to meet specific business objectives, consulting with program managers or external organizations, and ensuring the proper functioning and accountability of fiscal operations; OR
- 32 quarter (21 semester) credit hours from an accredited institution in Accounting AND five years of related accounting experience to include a) classifying, analyzing, and reconciling complex financial data and records; b) designing, recommending, and installing modifications of accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records; c) preparing audited financial statements and reports; d) analyzing and interpreting laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances to ensure the legality of financial transactions; and e) analyzing and interpreting complex accounts and account relationships resulting in accounting entries.
- 15 quarter (10 semester) graduate-level accounting credit hours may substitute for one year of the accounting experience. Graduate-level courses used to satisfy the educational requirement may not be used to satisfy the experience requirement.
Desired Attributes
- Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and ethical fiscal stewardship in daily work.
- Demonstrated expertise in government accounting, reporting, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Oregon Accounting Manual (OAM) compliance.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex fiscal data and communicate insights clearly.
- Proven experience managing federal and state funding streams, cost allocations, and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report contributions.
- Proficiency with State Financial Management Application (SFMA) and Excel and querying tools; ability to ensure accuracy and system integrity.
- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and adherence to internal controls and fiscal policy.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with internal and external partners.
- Professional judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality in all accounting operations.
- Demonstrated dependability and initiative in high-volume, deadline-driven environments.
- Willingness and aptitude to learn new systems and processes.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:
- A workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment and encourages learning and mentoring.
- Rewarding work in a dynamic and creative environment with colleagues who are passionate about public service.
- Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!
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HOW TO APPLY:
- Required: Attach a resume and cover letter. Your cover letter must not exceed two (2) pages. Please make sure your cover letter clearly addresses the desired attributes and minimum qualifications you have under the “What We Are Looking For” section above. Please upload your documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of the application. In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the desired attributes and required minimum qualifications to determine who to interview.
- External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” link above to fill out the online application and submit by the posted closing date. Please use your preferred name on application materials.
- Current State of Oregon employees (this includes temporary employees): Apply through your employee Workday account. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up-to-date and reflects your current position.
- Important: Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application.
- The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. Immediately after you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
- The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.
- This position is management service and is not represented by a union.
- This recruitment may be used to fill current and future Permanent, Limited Duration, Job Rotation and Temporary vacancies as they occur.
- The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS‑qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.
- Salary Determination: The information in your Workday profile will be used to complete an equal pay assessment to determine salary placement upon hire.
- Veterans: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.
- United States Employment Eligibility: The Oregon Employment Department does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards. The Oregon Employment Department is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate you must present your I‑9 acceptable documents (See page 2) for employment verification.
IN-STATE HYBRID WORK INFORMATION:
Candidates may be approved for hybrid work. Hybrid work suitability is evaluated based upon business needs at the time of hire. Hybrid work approval can be revoked at any time. Candidates are expected to:
- Reside within (or be willing to relocate to) Oregon, or one of its bordering states within a reasonable commuting distance (e.g. Vancouver, Washington) within 30 days from date of hire.
- Be able to report to the office location listed in the job posting, as necessary.
- Demonstrate access to a broadband internet connection that meets or exceeds the minimum acceptable requirements; Click Here to view the minimum acceptable requirements. OED IT Services will provide the necessary hardware to employees who are approved for remote work.
- Have a private workspace.
- Maintain good standing (i.e., no performance or attendance issues).
CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK:
The Employment Department is committed to being a leader in providing its employees with fair and equal employment opportunities and recognizes that as a best practice in equity and inclusion, criminal background check policies shall be job related and consistent with business necessity. For positions with authorized access to FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) information, a separate criminal records check is conducted by the Oregon State Police. If you would like further information on how each criminal records check is conducted, please read our Criminal Record Check Policy or contact us at the number below with any questions. To verify identification, the successful candidate will be subject to a criminal background check which may require a fingerprint-based background check as a condition of employment.
CONTACT INFORMATION & HELPFUL LINKS:
If you have questions about the position or need an alternate format to apply, please contact us at 503‑947‑1289; humanresources@employ.oregon.gov. Please be sure to include the job requisition ID number.
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