Accounting Technician

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Now Hiring, Apply Today! Accounting Technician McGilchrist House The mission of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) is to improve the legitimacy, efficiency, and effectiveness of Oregon’s state and local criminal justice systems by providing a centralized and impartial forum for statewide policy development and planning. The CJC supports this mission through a diverse range of activities including research, data analysis, grant administration, and collaborative policy leadership. This creates a unique atmosphere of 35 professionals working to advance a future in Oregon where every aspect of the criminal justice system is equitable, efficient, and worthy of confidence. What You’ll Do As the Accounting Technician you’ll ensure accurate and compliant financial operations for the agency by processing financial transactions, maintaining fiscal accounts and records, and reconciling discrepancies. Your support provides reliable financial data for decision-making and ensures adherence to state and federal accounting standards. For a full review of the position duties, details, and working conditions, please click here.

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.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Employee will be required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state where the employee resides.
• The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word)
• Proven ability to work under pressure and pivot to meet the changing needs of the work unit to meet both scheduled and unexpected deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail, auditing skills, and demonstrated proficiency with creating and working with various reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a diverse audience to provide information in a clear, effective, and professional manner.
• Ability to participate collaboratively as part of a team, as well as to work independently, seeking help when needed.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Oregon Accounting Manual (OAM), SFMA and RSTARS is a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of government accounting policies, reconciliation processes, and electronic transaction-based accounting processes and systems

Responsibilities

• ensure accurate and compliant financial operations for the agency by processing financial transactions
• maintaining fiscal accounts and records
• reconciling discrepancies
• provides reliable financial data for decision-making
• ensures adherence to state and federal accounting standards

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include term life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare. Optional benefits including life insurance, disability, FSA, and more
• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
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• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: You may qualify for the PSLF program.
• Hybrid Work Opportunity: This position supports a hybrid work schedule, in-office work will be required on occasion, with work arrangements periodically reviewed to ensure business needs are met.

What This Job Offers

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