Accountant 1

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

1d•$4,519 - $6,904•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Office of Financial Services (OFS) is seeking a skilled professional with knowledge of accounting principles and practices to join their team. OFS operates as a shared financial service for ODHS and Oregon Health Authority (OHA), ensuring honesty, integrity, and accountability by efficiently and effectively providing accurate, accountable, and responsive financial management and business services. This position supports House Resolution 1 (HR1) implementation by performing standard level accounting duties and maintaining routine accounting systems. The role applies standard accounting knowledge to reconcile accounts, prepare basic financial reports, and ensure transactions align with agency and statewide accounting objectives. It maintains accounting records, internal controls, and financial reporting processes of limited complexity, and may provide guidance to accounting technicians.

Requirements

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.
Experience applying accounting theory in practical work settings.
Experience performing routine financial analysis.
Experience communicating effectively in writing and verbally with internal and external partners.
Experience using problem‑solving and analytical skills to evaluate information and resolve issues.
Experience organizing work, maintaining attention to detail, and managing time to meet deadlines.
Experience using computerized accounting systems to compile, maintain, and analyze accounting information.
Experience using Microsoft Excel, including spreadsheets, graphing, tables, calculations, and automation tools, to efficiently process large quantities of business data.
Requires a valid driver's license or other acceptable method of transportation for travel.

Responsibilities

Apply established accounting practices, including GAAP, OAM, GAAS and GAAFR, to maintain routine procedures and controls across accounts payable, contracts, grants, and related functions with the primary focus on HR1 implementation.
Analyze a variety of accounting transactions to decide and initiate appropriate entries in agency accounting subsystems and the Statewide Financial Management System (SFMS).
Reconcile accounts, make routine correcting entries, and recommend changes to management when recurring reconciliation issues are identified.
Apply standard accounting practices to design, prepare, and reconcile balance sheets, operating statements, and other financial reports for assigned funds.
Conduct routine analysis of fiscal data and prepare cash forecasts, revenue estimates, and expenditure projections to assist with agency planning needs.
Provide explanations of routine accounting data to agency staff and leadership to assist with understanding accounting records and reports.
Recommend improvements to OFS accounting procedures and practices.
Support projects that enhance efficiency and standard accounting practices.