Accountant 1

Initial Posting Date:

04/19/2024

Application Deadline:

05/05/2024

Agency:

State of Oregon Military Department

Salary Range:

$4,138 - $6,318

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Accountant 1

Job Description:

The Oregon Military Department (OMD) is a state agency that supports the Oregon National Guard. You are NOT required to be a member of the Oregon National Guard to apply for this position.

The Oregon Military Department (OMD) is recruiting for an Accountant 1 position. This is a limited duration full-time state positions located in Salem Oregon.

Funding for this position is expected thru June 2025

• This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees' (AFSCME) union.

NOTE: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

OMD is dedicated to diversity efforts that reinforce respectful treatment of others in the workplace. These efforts focus on identifying ways to work better together, reducing conflict by increasing understanding, improving collaboration, fostering teamwork, and increasing productivity and quality of services delivered by OMD.

What You Will be Doing

Examine, account for, reconcile, analyze, and interpret standard accounting data and records associated with the agency's Cooperative Agreement programs.

Serves as the primary Accountant for Accounts Receivable for the agency.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment and requires operation at a computer terminal for extended periods of time.

Interruptions, conflicting demands of time and resources, and production deadlines are commonplace.

Duties require occasional in state and out of state travel by vehicle or airplane.

What You Need to Qualify

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Government Financial Manager certificate

• OR*

A Bachelor's degree in accounting.

• OR*

Successful completion of the State of Oregon Accounting Career Mobility Program or equivalent accounting certificate program from an accredited college or university.

• OR*

32 quarter (21 semester) credit hours in accounting from an accredited institution

• AND-

Two (2) years of technical, para- professional 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.

NOTE: Please be sure that the work experience section of your application clearly describes how you meet the above listed Minimum Qualifications

Additional Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Oregon Driver license.

NOTE: If applying from out of state, please be prepared to provide a 3-year driving abstract from your local Department of Motor Vehicles.

Desired Skills/Experience

Analytic mind.

Attention to detail.

Commitment to a team dynamic.

Experience with Statewide Financial Management Services (SFMS).

Experience with state travel claims.

Conditions of Employment

Employee is required to maintain a drug/alcohol free workplace in accordance with OMD Drug/Alcohol CPM's, Policies, and the Statewide Drug Free Workplace Policy 50-000-01.

This position is subject to a fingerprint based back-ground check.

Must have and maintain a favorable background check history.

Work Experience

The work experience section of your application must include a clear description of your experience to determine if you meet the required skills (minimum and special qualifications) and at what level you meet the requested skills. Your answers to supplemental questions about your specific experience must also be supported in the work experience statements in your application form and, if requested, your resume. Supplemental materials such as cover letters and/or a resume will NOT be used to determine candidate's qualifications.

Work experience is based on a 40-hour work week. (Example: 20 hours a week for one year would equal six-months of work experience.)

You Must Download the Following to Your Application

(Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not moving forward in the process)

A cover letter that clearly addresses how your education and/or experience relates to the Requested Skills/Experien section of this announcement. Qualified applicants whose background most closely matches the requested skills will be invited to interview.

• AND-

A current resume that clearly describes your experience and/or education related to the requirements of the position and demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements of the position as listed.

The Oregon Military Department is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer, committed to a diverse workforce with equal opportunity programs.

Additional Information

• Only complete applications will be considered. Be sure to answer all supplemental questions completely and to show your experience in the Work Experience section of your application. The selection process will consist of an evaluation of experience and training.

• All final candidates using education to meet minimum qualifications MUST attach a copy of their transcripts to this application.

• This announcement closes at 11:59PM on the close date listed.

• The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a LEDS check.

• This candidate may be subject to a fingerprint-based background check.

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S without a visa sponsorship. (Applicants who require a visa sponsorship will not be considered at this time).

• If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile. employee Workday profile

• Workday does not pull your work history from your profile; you MUST list your current work experience on your application for it to be considered. No additional work history or job duties will be accepted after this announcement closes.

• After you submit your application, you will have additional tasks to complete in Workday. Please continue to check your Workday account throughout the recruitment process.

What We Have to Offer You

Great Benefits- The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage. competitive benefits package.

Work Life Balance- 12 Paid holidays, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave.

Additional Benefits- In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

Career Development - Learn new skills, Career growth opportunities, Great Team Environment, and a sense of belonging. With Oregon Military Department, you will feel excited about the work you do and feel valued for your contribution and collaboration.

Our Team- The Oregon Military Department is a team of diverse, dedicated, and collaborative individuals that work together to support our states Army and Air National Guard. Visit our agency website at http://www.oregon.gov/omd/pages/index.aspx

Need Assistance?

If you require an alternate format in order to complete the employment process, you may call Recruitment Services at 971-355-3984. Please be prepared to leave a message describing the alternate format needed.

Veteran Percentage Points

Since the time of the Civil War, Veterans of the Armed Forces have been given some degree of preference in appointments to government jobs. In recognizing the sacrifices made by those serving in the Armed Forces, Congress enacted laws to prevent veterans seeking employment from being penalized because of the time spent in military service. To receive veterans' preference points, when you answer "yes" you are a veteran, you will receive a task from your Workday account requesting you to upload your military documents. Please do NOT attach your military documents to your initial application.

To qualify for 5 points

A copy of your DD214/DD215 showing honorable discharge from active duty.

To qualify for 10 points

A copy of your veterans' disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs showing honorable discharge from active duty and that you have a service-connected disability.

For Transitioning Service-Members

A "working" Copy of your DD215-DD215 (typically Member-4) showing under honorable conditions discharge from active duty within 120 days or Less from Ending Term of Service (ETS) date.

For additional detailed information regarding Veteran Preference Point Laws visit: https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/Veterans.aspx.

Pay Equity

As an employer, the State of Oregon complies with HB 2005 Pay Equity. We do not discriminate based on protected class in the payment of wages, and we do not screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary from applicable professional experience and education.

Please visit: https://www.oregon.gov/das/hr/pages/equity.aspx for more information. Visit our agency website at: https://www.oregon.gov/omd/Pages/Home.aspx

Contact Information

Shawn Potapoff

971-209-5712

shawn.potapoff@omd.oregon.gov