Grants Accountant (Accountant 2)

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

48d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is eligible for hybrid-remote work following an initial training/onboarding period that will require an onsite presence. The duties of this position are primarily performed at the Salem HQ office located at 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE., Salem, OR. Candidates that successfully complete the introductory period are extended the option to work remotely 2-3 days per week. MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OREGON'S NATURAL RESOURCES! Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! As a Grants Accountant (Accountant 2) in Salem, Oregon, you will ensure the accuracy, integrity and auditability of the agency financial records through verifications and reconciliation as one of a team of professional accountants in this agency. Duties include: Monthly billing accounts receivable Set up and monitor grants and contracts Internal accounting data management Financial statement accounting The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. For a full review of the position details, duties and working conditions, click here. Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will help us understand your strengths and determine if you will be moving forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.

Requirements

Option 1: Possession of a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Government Financial Manager certificate AND two years of accounting experience equivalent to Accountant 1 work to include setting-up ledgers, account codes and controls, and modifying accounting systems;
OR-
Option 2: 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 two years of accounting experience equivalent to Accountant 1 work to include setting-up ledgers, account codes and controls, and modifying accounting systems;
OR-
Option 3: 32 quarter (21 semester) credit hours from an accredited institution in Accounting AND four years of related accounting experience to include: classifying, analyzing, and reconciling financial data and records;
designing, recommending, and installing modifications of accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records;
preparing financial statements and reports;
analyzing and interpreting laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances to ensure the legality of financial transactions; and
analyzing, interpreting, and making recommendations related to accounting transactions, accounts, and account relationships resulting in accounting entries.
Note:
15 quarter (10 semester) graduate-level accounting credit hours may substitute for one year of accounting experience
Graduate-level courses used to satisfy the educational requirement may not be used to satisfy the experience requirement.

Nice To Haves

Experience using and applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Experience using Excel, OBIEE, and PowerBI
Experience using SFMA/RStars
Experience with complex accounting systems

Responsibilities

Monthly billing accounts receivable
Set up and monitor grants and contracts
Internal accounting data management
Financial statement accounting

Benefits

11 paid holidays a year and a competitive benefits package
Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
Live, work and play in Salem, Oregon

Stand Out From the Crowd

Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.

Upload and Match Resume