Accounting Technician - Accounts Payable Technician

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

4d • $4,124 - $5,714 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking an Accounts Payable Technician to join our Financial Services Division in Salem. This position is part of the Business Services team and works closely with technical and professional staff to support critical accounting functions across the agency. This position is primarily responsible for processing accounts payable transactions in a timely and accurate manner, including employee travel claims, expense vouchers, rent, lease, utility payments, and contract payment requests. The Accounts Payable Technician reviews financial documents for completeness and compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, rules, and procedures. This role also serves as the agency Travel Coordinator and reviews Small Purchase Order Transaction System (SPOTS) transactions for consistency, reasonableness, accuracy, and compliance with established guidelines. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and customer service. Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively with staff throughout the agency are essential. At OYA, we protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe, supportive environments. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. If you are looking for meaningful work in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• 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 courses 1 and 2 and may include any additional accounting courses with “accounting” in the title.
• Training or experience must include using a computer to enter, update, or retrieve information.

Nice To Haves

• Strong attention to detail with high level of accuracy.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing a variety of accounts payable invoices.
• Strong research and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating technical information in writing and in person.
• Proficient in using software systems such as Microsoft TEAMS, Outlook, and Excel.
• Positive, professional, and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Processing accounts payable transactions in a timely and accurate manner, including employee travel claims, expense vouchers, rent, lease, utility payments, and contract payment requests.
• Reviewing financial documents for completeness and compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, rules, and procedures.
• Serving as the agency Travel Coordinator.
• Reviewing Small Purchase Order Transaction System (SPOTS) transactions for consistency, reasonableness, accuracy, and compliance with established guidelines.
• Skill in listening for understanding, ability to ask appropriate questions and apply problem solving skills.
• Skill in providing factual information based on observation, knowledge and understanding.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team as well as work well individually.
• Possess an understanding of basic principles of governmental accounting and financial reporting.
• Ability to apply accounting theory to solve or evaluate solutions to problems and to document and communicate the application of theory is essential.
• Knowledge and skill working with a personal computer.
• Ability to use a variety of software applications including: Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong ability to show attention to detail.
• Incumbent must remain current with capabilities of various software applications as well as other aspects of profession by attending training/education sessions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Low-cost, high-coverage health insurance
• Generous time-off
• Competitive retirement plan
• $2,500 life insurance policy paid for by your union, SEIU Local 503.
• Up to $100,000 member life, $40,000 spouse and $10,000 child is guaranteed within the first 90 days of new union membership.
• Short Term Disability insurance is guaranteed if purchased within the first 90 days of new union membership.
• Legal insurance enrollment is available to purchase within the first 90 days of new union membership.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree