Accountant 1

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Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today  Are you interested in starting a career in Financial Services? Interact with multiple departments across the Oregon Department of Human Services and Oregon Health Authority with a focus on accounting? You will join a team of accounting professionals that will help challenge and stretch your skills through deeper understanding of the complexities of accounting with opportunities to advance and continuously expand your horizons. If yes, the (OFS) Office of Financial Services is looking for you.

About, the Accountant 1

This position will primarily apply standard accounting knowledge to integrate decisions and individual transaction relationships with total agency or statewide accounting objectives. Work of standard complexity, such as modifying simple accounting systems or subsystems. Examines accounts for reconciliation and basic reporting and interpretation of accounting records. This primary purpose of this position will be focused on QA/QC processes and data analysis and review.  This position will work alongside the payroll lead to audit time, leave and payroll data from Workday Payroll to ensure accurate reporting and payment. This position will also work to identify, research, and monitor payroll deductions for employee overpayments.

About, 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.

Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), A place to belong and make a difference

• When you join the , you join a community of over 10,000 employees dedicated to serving and helping Oregonians achieve wellbeing and independence through opportunities that protect, empower, respect choice, and preserve dignity.
• Connect with ODHS Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and find a place to belong, build community and participate in shared learning. ERGs are employee-driven committees that support each other as well as the ODHS’ overall mission and vision. 
• We are committed to building an antiracist and equitable agency. Equity is foundational to our role as a human services agency and we are committed to integrating equity into all we do. The has four points that explain the agency's goals related to equity, inclusion, and racial justice.
• We know that life is unpredictable and ODHS cares about keeping you well. Enjoy a work-life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, and including health, dental, vision and much more

Your duties at a glance, As an Accountant 1, you will

Accounting Functions:

• Apply standard accounting knowledge to establish and maintain accounting procedures and controls for accounting functions, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, contracts, grants, inventory, purchasing, etc.
• Analyze a variety of accounting transactions to decide and initiate appropriate entries.
• Reconcile accounts, initiate corrections, and make adjusting entries.
• Interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, and fiscal policies and procedures.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Apply accounting theory to design, generate, and reconcile accounting reports, such as individual fund balance sheets and operating statements for a small number of funds and various other accounting statements and reports.
• Prepare a variety of agency expenditure, revenue, budget status, and other management reports. Compile information for the statewide financial report. Prepare portions of required annual financial statements and related notes and disclosures.
• Perform routine analysis of agency fiscal data. Prepare cash forecasts, revenue estimates, and expenditure projections for planning purposes.
• Monitor budget balances and bring issues or propose corrective action to management.
• Estimate, maintain, and review financial information for one or more programs or accounting funds. Analyze financial issues and propose solutions consistent with available funds, policies, procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles.

What you need to qualify, Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Government Financial Manager certificate; OR
• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; OR
• Successful completion of the State of Oregon Accounting Career Mobility Program or equivalent accounting certificate program from an accredited college or university; OR
• 32 quarter (21 semester) credit hours in Accounting from an accredited institution AND two years of technical, para- professional accounting experience to include: a) classifying, analyzing, and reconciling financial data and records; b) designing, recommending, and installing modifications of accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records; c) preparing financial statements and reports; d) analyzing and interpreting laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances to ensure the legality of financial transactions; and e) analyzing, interpreting, and making recommendations related to accounting transactions, accounts and account relationships resulting in accounting entries.
• Transcripts are not mandatory during the application process, but you are highly encouraged to submit them. They will be used to assess if you fulfill the educational requirements. You must provide them when an offer is extended.

The ideal candidate will possess a work history that demonstrates the following essential attributes:

• Applying Accounting Theory experience.
• Routine financial analysis experience.
• Experience in written and verbal communication skills.
• Possessing excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Proficient in organization, meticulous attention to detail, and adept time management skills.
• Experience with computerized accounting systems and how they aid in compiling, maintaining, and using accounting information.
• Proficiency in Excel with the capability to efficiently utilize spreadsheets, create graphs, manage tables, perform calculations, and automate processes to handle large volumes of data pertinent to business operations.

Please be sure to clearly describe how you meet these essential attributes within your application materials. These attributes will be used to determine which candidates will be selected to move forward in the process.  Your application and/or resume will be used when completing a pay equity assessment. The pay equity assessment determines your pay rate/salary step, so complete and detailed work and education history is helpful.

Working conditions

This position offers a standard office work environment. You will be required to be in the Salem office 5 days per week.