Accounting Technician

Accounting Technician

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Opportunity awaits! Do you have knowledge of bookkeeping principles, practices, and procedures? Are you skilled in applying accounting methods and procedures? Do you possess skills in operating a computer to enter, update, and retrieve fiscal information? Can you track errors and resolving discrepancies in accounting records, then we want to hear from you!

About Office of Financial Services

The Office of Financial Services (OFS) operates as a shared financial service for ODHS and Oregon Health Authority (OHA). The Office of Financial Services (OFS) provides leadership and management, fiscal policy direction, financial systems management, and coordination of core financial accounting, payroll, and financial reporting services for ODHS and OHA. OFS management leads and supervises staff in the areas of Financial Reporting, Taxation, Federal Grant Management and Reporting, Cash Flow Management, Proprietary and Governmental Fund Accounting, Revenue Application, Cost Allocation, Interface, E-Commerce, Accounting Structure, Accounts and Contracts Payable, Trust Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Benefits, Cash Receipting, Treasury, and Account Reconciliation for ODHS and OHA. The size, scope, and complexity of the financial structure of these agencies is the most complex in the State of Oregon. Currently OFS has approximately 150 full-time equivalent employees responsible for more than 20 financial systems and millions of dollars processed each week.

Summary of Duties

This position maintains specialized accounting record systems, including checking financial transactions for propriety, resolving errors, balancing accounts and records, and preparing reports.

Individuals in this position work in various OFS units and perform functions that compute, calculate and records financial, statistical, and numerical data to record details of business transactions to maintain accounting records and/or for use in statistical studies. The work requires knowledge of bookkeeping principles used to classify, record, and summarize numerical data and in making computations to compile and keep financial records.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience calculating, recording, and maintaining accounting information that must include coding transactions and checking them for propriety, balancing, and resolving discrepancies in computer edits;

OR

One year of experience calculating, recording, and maintaining accounting information that must include coding transactions and checking them for propriety, balancing, and resolving discrepancies in computer edits AND at least 43 quarter (29 semester) credit hours from an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school that includes 9 quarter (6 semester) credit hours in accounting. Credit hours must include introductory level accounting courses 1 and 2; OR

Successful completion of the State of Oregon Accounting Career Mobility Program or equivalent accounting certificate program from an accredited college or university; OR

At least 94 quarter (62 semester) credit hours or an associate degree from an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school that includes 12 quarter (8 semester) credit hours in accounting. Credit hours must include introductory level accounting.

**Be prepared to present your transcripts if offered the position.

Essential Attributes

• Demonstrate Initiative: The ability to assess a situation and act without direction from someone else.
• Proficiency in MS Excel: Functions such as sum, average, count and understand basic formatting, able to build simple formulas to calculate data, and have a basic understanding of pivot tables, basic understanding of macros.
• Communication: Skill communicating with diverse groups, either verbally or in writing, to gather or exchange information or clarify and answer questions.
• Reliability: To show people that one can be depended upon. A team needs to be able to rely on all members of the team to do their part.
• Workload Management: Demonstrated ability to assess workload demands, allocate assignments appropriately, and adjust priorities to maintain productivity and meet team objectives.

Attention all candidates!

• Please make sure your application materials, resume and job history, are clearly outlined as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range. If you are selected as the final candidate and a degree is listed as a minimum qualification for the position, please be prepared to provide verification of your completed education before moving forward in the hiring process. If applicable, please clearly indicate if a degree has been completed when providing education history. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
• 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.
• 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.

Working Conditions

• This is a non-supervisory position in a typical office environment. Normal office hours.
• Hybrid work could be a potential possibility.
• During the training period, you may be required to be in the Portland office 5 days per week.
• The main office for this position is located at the headquarters building in Portland.
• The ability to report to a local district office may be required when training, business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities.

Background Checks and Requirements

• A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.
• If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.
• The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. 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. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
• Cost of Living Adjustments.
• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
• Amazing benefits package.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Employment Preference

• Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

General Information

• This is a permanent, full-time position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.

Contact Information

• We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions.
• The recruiter for this position is Amy Acree. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number.
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