Housing Program Accountant (Accountant 2)

State of Oregon

81d • $5,320 - $8,143

About The Position

Business Oregon, the state’s economic development agency, is currently hiring a Housing Program Accountant (Accountant 2). This position will provide financial reporting for the department and provide information and reports in support of legislative sessions and activities related to the Housing Infrastructure Program. Note: We are committed to fostering a supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance and flexibility. This hybrid role offers remote work options, with the expectation of an occasional in-office presence as needed to support business operations.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 32 quarter (21 semester) credit hours from an accredited institution in Accounting AND four years of related accounting experience to include: a) classifying, analyzing, and reconciling financial data and records b) designing, recommending, and installing modifications of accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records c) preparing financial statements and reports d) analyzing and interpreting laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances to ensure the legality of financial transactions e) analyzing, interpreting, and making recommendations related to accounting transactions, accounts, and account relationships resulting in accounting entries.
• 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 with, or knowledge of, State of Oregon software or other financial management software systems specifically Statewide Financial Management Application (SFMA), Oracle Business Intelligence (OBIEE), and Power Query/BI.
• Proficiency in analyzing large sets of financial data to reach valid conclusions and make sound recommendations.
• Experience utilizing Excel software to create displays of financial information that is clear, accurate and meets the needs of a variety of audiences.
• Experience preparing disbursements, receipts, transfers, and adjusting entries.
• Experience creating and reviewing accounting transactions to ensure conformance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide Annual Comprehensive Financial Reporting (ACFR)
• Ensure the completeness and accuracy of the ACFR to comply with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) pronouncements.
• Prepare debt disclosure papers, supporting schedules, adjusting, and closing entries related to debt.
• Monitor statewide balancing reports and reconcile any differences.
• Serve as the primary reviewer for Housing Infrastructure Program employee travel reimbursements, contract payments, and program disbursements.
• Audit daily deposit and ensure that receipts are deposited in the appropriate treasury fund under the Housing Infrastructure Program.
• Monitor the SFMA Deposit Research Screen for Housing Infrastructure Program unreconciled deposits, research for errors and request manual release at Treasury, if appropriate.
• Maintain an extensive understanding of the Statewide Financial Management System (R*Stars) and State Treasury systems and assumes lead responsibility for Department accounting systems and procedures.
• Work with other accountants, fiscal analysts, and agency staff to ensure appropriate recording and reporting of transactions and balanced transfers.
• Assist Senior Accountant in the accounting for the income, expense, gains and losses of the complex investment portfolio of the Oregon Growth Account and Oregon Growth Fund, in coordination with Oregon State Treasury and Department of Administrative Services.
• Ensure that the agency is in compliance with Internal Revenue Service.

Benefits

• Paid time off, 11 holidays, 3 personal days & optional short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Comprehensive employee benefits, choice of medical plans, vision plan, life insurance, employee assistance program.
• Pension plan, deferred comp, short- and long-term disability plan, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Employee recognition events, agency unique employee recognition program allowing for additional leave options such as vacation buy-out and sick leave roll-over.

What This Job Offers

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