Sr. Payroll Operations Accountant

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

Now Hiring, Apply Today! Sr. Payroll Operations Accountant The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for enterprise-wide fiscal planning and policy leadership. The CFO provides guidance, training, and direction to ensure fiscal integrity and consistency across state agencies. The Office routinely represents the Governor with other elected officials, political subdivisions, other states, and investment houses. Specific policy sections within the Office include Budget Policy (BAM), Statewide Audit and Budget Reporting (SABRS), Capital Finance and Planning, and the Office of the State Controller. What You’ll Do The Sr. Payroll Operations Accountant part of Oregon Payroll Statewide Services (OSPS), which is within the Office of the State Controller and is responsible for providing management and operational control, payroll policy and direction, training and end user support for Workday Payroll. You will establish and maintain accounting procedures and controls for all accounting functions within the Payroll Operations section. You are responsible for ensuring the completeness and accuracy of all payroll tax returns for Federal, State and local tax entities for the enterprise, as well as filing all required returns with the appropriate tax entity and verifying compliance with payroll tax regulations. Providing assistance to the OSPS Payroll Operations manager, staff accountants, and state agency payroll offices in the application of proper accounting theory to all procedures, payroll system processes and system generated reports. For a full review of the position duties, details, and working conditions, please click here.

Requirements

• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Government Financial Manager certificate AND three years of accounting experience equivalent to Accountant 2 work; OR
• 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 three years of related accounting experience equivalent to Accountant 2 work; OR
• 32 quarter (21 semester) credit hours from an accredited institution in Accounting AND five years of related accounting experience
• Accountant 2 work includes designing and modifying accounting systems that require frequent changes in requirements to meet specific business objectives, consulting with program managers or external organizations, and assuring the proper functioning and accountability of fiscal operations.
• Related accounting experience includes a) classifying, analyzing, and reconciling complex financial data and records; b) designing, recommending, and installing modifications of accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records; c) preparing audited financial statements and reports; d) analyzing and interpreting laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances to ensure the legality of financial transactions; and e) analyzing and interpreting complex accounts and account relationships resulting in accounting entries.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and navigate applicable tax laws, payroll rules, state laws, in each state to determine necessary registration requirements and process.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills to work closely with senior financial management officers to ensure compliance.
• Skill and understanding of advanced accounting theory and ability to analyze and resolve difficult and unusual payroll/accounting and reporting issues, and to prevent, detect, and correct errors.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring the accuracy the calculations of all payroll earnings, deductions, taxes and adjustments, as well as that all pertinent tax information has been collected and all payroll tax reporting is provided accurately and timely to all subject tax entities, including amended tax returns as needed.
• Technical knowledge of accounting standards as published by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and other recognized authoritative bodies, as well as knowledge of specific state and federal laws and regulations.
• Possesses an in-depth understanding of the principles of governmental accounting and financial reporting, along with standard system testing techniques and documentation practices.
• Demonstrated experience with Workday or other HRIS/Payroll software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• establishing and maintaining accounting procedures and controls for all accounting functions within the Payroll Operations section
• ensuring the completeness and accuracy of all payroll tax returns for Federal, State and local tax entities for the enterprise
• filing all required returns with the appropriate tax entity and verifying compliance with payroll tax regulations
• providing assistance to the OSPS Payroll Operations manager, staff accountants, and state agency payroll offices in the application of proper accounting theory to all procedures, payroll system processes and system generated reports

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include 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.
• Offering hybrid work schedule! Some in-office work will be required, terms of hybrid work will be discussed and agreed upon between the hiring manager and successful candidate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level