Accounting Technician

State of Oregon · Salem · $4,124–$5,714/month (stated in the posting)

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The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Opportunity awaits! 

Join a team that makes a difference every day. The Office of Financial Services (OFS) within the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is seeking a detail‑oriented and motivated Accounting Technician to support our mission of serving people from all backgrounds across Oregon.

In this role, you will help maintain specialized accounting record systems, ensure the accuracy and propriety of financial transactions, resolve discrepancies, balance accounts, and prepare essential reports. Our Accounting Technicians play a key part in supporting various OFS units by computing and recording financial, statistical, and numerical data that inform business decisions and support statewide services.

If you’re someone who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys working with numbers, and wants to contribute to meaningful work that strengthens communities, we’d love to hear from you.

Summary of Duties

As an Accounting Technician, you will:

Financial Transactions

• Ensure financial documents are complete, accurate, and properly authorized.
• Monitor and provide information on various fiscal areas, including grants, budgets, benefit accounts, and contracts.
• Track and analyze transaction flows to verify complex accounting entries, identify errors, and determine corrective actions.
• Communicate and coordinate accounting procedures with departments, officials, vendors, and the public. Support accounting controls and required reporting.

Maintain Accounting Records

• Review and process contested or complex financial transactions; upload and manage mass revenue and expenditure files.
• Verify computer-uploaded accounting data for accuracy. Process transactions, adjustments, and biennial closing entries while resolving discrepancies.
• Balance and review monthly revenues, expenditures, account records, collections, inventory, and other financial information.
• Design and analyze custom fiscal reports and provide clear fiscal interpretation.

Reporting

• Prepare financial and statistical reports, including cash receipts and disbursements, accounts payable/receivable statements, supporting schedules, and profit and loss details.
• Develop special reports and schedules, selecting the appropriate format for the information presented.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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. 

Essential Attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience using Microsoft Excel to organize, analyze, and interpret financial data accurately.
• Experience communicating clearly and professionally with customers, coworkers, and stakeholders.
• Experience managing workload effectively while meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience demonstrating reliability by following through on commitments and producing consistent, high‑quality work.
• Experience applying bookkeeping or accounting principles to review, record, and reconcile financial transactions.

Attention all candidates! A cover letter is required as part of the application. In your cover letter, please describe how you meet the essential attributes and minimum qualifications for this position. This information will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes. Failure to submit the required cover letter will result in disqualification of your application.

• Please upload a resume or complete the work history profile. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
• If you are selected as the final candidate and a degree is listed as a minimum qualification for the position, please be prepared to provide verification of your completed education before moving forward in the hiring process.
• The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
• The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. Immediately after you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.

Working Conditions

• This is a non-supervisory position and will take place in an office setting with a hybrid option. 
• During the training period you will work in our office in Salem, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:pm, PST. After training is completed and depending on work performance and business need, you may have the opportunity to work a hybrid work schedule where you will work 2 or 3 days per week in the office and remote the rest of the week.
• This position may have stressful situations that may require quick decision-making to ensure those being serviced.  
• Note:  Interviews for this position will be conducted in person at 500 Summer Street, Salem Oregon 97305

Background Checks and Requirements

•  If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.
• The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
• Cost of Living Adjustments.
• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
• Amazing benefits package.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Employment Preference

• Veterans’ and Oregon National Guard preference:
• Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. 

General Information

• This is a permanent, full-time position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).  
• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification. 

Contact Information

We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions.

• The recruiter for this position is Nora Leyva Esquivel. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-208626.
• Email: Nora.L.LEYVA-ESQUIVEL@odhs.oregon.gov
• Phone (call or text): 503-269-4222

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