Accountant 3 - Senior Accountant

State of Oregon

95d • $6,123 - $9,409

About The Position

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled Senior Accountant to join our Financial Services Division and lead key accounting and financial reporting functions that support our mission to transform Oregon’s youth. This position works closely with technical and professional staff to oversee preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), annual financial statements, and other financial management reports. The Senior Accountant develops and maintains accounting policies, procedures, and operating manuals; evaluates and strengthens internal controls; and manages cash flow processes. This role also provides expert guidance in the design and implementation of accounting systems, ensures compliance with the Oregon Accounting Manual (OAM) and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and performs complex accounting analyses.

Requirements

• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Government Financial Manager certificate AND three years of accounting experience equivalent to Accountant 2 work.
• 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.
• 32 quarter (21 semester) credit hours from an accredited institution in Accounting AND five years of related accounting experience.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Statewide Financial Management Application (SFMA).
• Demonstrated experience with complex financial accounting functions, methods, entries, and accounting structures.
• Ability to accurately interpret, analyze, and apply applicable rules of the Oregon Accounting Manual and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Ability to apply an Equity Lens to all elements of daily work.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating and preparing government Annual Consolidated Financial Reporting (ACFR) and disclosures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the agency’s fiscal year-end accounting and reporting processes, including preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), and government bond reporting, ensuring compliance with GAAP, GASB, and DAS accounting standards.
• Oversee and review the work of professional accounting staff, providing expert guidance, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining conformance with applicable rules, regulations, and accounting principles.
• Prepare, analyze, and maintain the agency’s financial reports and accounting structures, including general ledger, subsidiary systems, and classification frameworks for complex automated accounting systems.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with the Oregon Accounting Manual, state and federal laws, and audit requirements.
• Coordinate the design, development, and enhancement of accounting systems and processes, ensuring integration with statewide financial management applications (SFMA) and other agency systems.

Benefits

• Low-cost, high-coverage health insurance.
• Generous time-off.
• Competitive retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Life insurance policy paid for by your union.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees