Accountant (Accountant 1)

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

356d • $4,409 - $6,732 • Remote

About The Position

At Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM), our mission is simple yet crucial: to protect people, property, and the environment from fire and hazardous materials. Guided by a set of unwavering values, we strive to uphold integrity, dedication, leadership, partnership, and service to others in all we do. OSFM actively supports a workforce representative of the communities we serve. We embrace diversity, practice inclusive excellence, and strive for equity and belonging to maintain a workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We value all lived experiences and welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, LGBTQIA2S+, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and others to apply. OSFM is recruiting for an Accountant (Accountant 1). As the Accountant, you will act as the consulting accountant for the Department of the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) to prepare accounting, process, record, report, and reconcile monetary transactions for the agency, as well as its external customers. Become a part of the OSFM team and together, let's continue working towards a safer, more resilient Oregon for everyone!

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.

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication and customer service skills including the ability to explain accounting concepts and funding implications to a diverse audience.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board standards (GASB), Statewide Financial Reporting (SFR), and the Oregon Accounting Manual.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with statewide software; SFMA, OBIEE.
• Experience following procedures closely, recording entries, and processing receivable and payables while maintaining accurate attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently while promoting a healthy team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting, process, record, report, and reconcile monetary transactions for the agency and its external customers.

Benefits

• Work/life balance; paid vacation, sick leave, 11 holidays, 24 hours of personal business leave, and a floating day off each year.
• Medical, vision, dental (with most only 1%-5% employee share), and life insurance as well as additional optional benefits.
• Retirement programs through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and optional deferred compensation programs through the Oregon Savings Growth Plan.
• Student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
• Abundant advancement opportunities within the agency and throughout State of Oregon government that carry your seniority and benefits with you.
• Opportunities to expand your technical and professional skills.
• Meaningful work with others who are passionate about public service.
• Make a difference in the lives of Oregonians.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees