Senior Accounting Analyst (Accountant 3)

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! Senior Accounting Analyst (Accountant 3)

As a Senior Accounting Analyst for the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), you will provide guidance, instruction, and direction to agencies on governmental accounting principles (GAAP) and external financial reporting requirements. This position assists the most complex state agencies with year-end closing and prepares the most complex portions of the Oregon Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

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What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Government Financial Manager certificate AND three years of accounting experience equivalent to Accountant 2 work to include 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; 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 to include designing and modifying accounting systems that require frequent changes in requirements to meet specific business objectives, consulting with program managers or external organizations, and ensuring the proper functioning and accountability of fiscal operations; OR

• 32 quarter (21 semester) credit hours from an accredited institution in Accounting AND five years of related accounting experience to include 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.

Note: 15 quarter (10 semester) graduate-level accounting credit hours may substitute for one year of the accounting experience. Graduate-level courses used to satisfy the educational requirement may not be used to satisfy the experience requirement.

Desired Attributes:

• 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.

• Knowledge of agency and central financial operations (including knowledge of the Relational Statewide Accounting and Reporting System) and ability to apply analytical review techniques to identify problems and suggest solutions/improvements.

• Experience with the Oregon Accounting Manual (OAM) and internal control principles.

• Experience interpreting and applying state rules, policies, regulations, and processes.

• Training and presentation skills.

Application Details and Instructions

• Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your cover letter and resume.  If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday account.

• This announcement is for 1 (one), full-time, permanent, Senior Accounting Analyst (Accountant 3) position and may be used to fill future vacancies.

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline. If you have questions about the announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the Recruiter, Nancy Karnas at: nancy.karnas@das.oregon.gov  | 971-719-3083.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

At DAS, we are committed to innovation, continuous improvement, outstanding service delivery, and support for each other as professionals and as people. We believe hiring highly skilled, diverse employees is key to cultivating positive results, well-informed outcomes, and value the unique skill set and perspective of all our team members.  

Additional benefits include:

• Work/life balance, 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.

• Get There - Oregon’s easy-to-use carpool matching tool and trip planner.

• Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.

• Offering hybrid work schedule! In-office work will be required, approximately 2-3 days per week, depending upon the time of year. Terms of hybrid work will be discussed and agreed upon between the hiring manager and successful candidate.

Additional Details

• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

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The Department of Administrative Services is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity. At the Department of Administrative Services, we embody the value of hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce revitalizes our state. We value diversity and foster a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.