Department of Revenue
Location
Salem, OR | United States
Job description
Initial Posting Date:
02/14/2024Application Deadline:
02/28/2024Agency:
Department of RevenueSalary Range:
$4,998 - $7,647Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Accountant 2 - SR27 - Non ExemptJob Description:
Why Join Us
Oregon counts on us! Our
Mission, Vision, and Values
guide us as we serve Oregon taxpayers whose tax dollars support the critical infrastructure of Oregonians' daily lives.The Department of Revenue is recruiting for an Accountant 2 position. We are looking for talented, detail-oriented individuals to join our Financial Services Division in the Statewide Tax Receipts and Transfers Unit. This position is headquartered in our Salem office; however, the successful candidate may be eligible for in state hybrid work. Hybrid work consists of performing duties onsite in a standard office environment and working remotely.
In order to be considered for Department of Revenue recruitments, you must reside within (or be willing to relocate to) the state of Oregon.
What You Will Be Doing
Below is a sampling of job duties. It is not meant to encompass all duties.
Assist in the monthly reconciliation between GenTax (subsystem) and Treasury (bank) of the primary suspense cash account. The revenue received in this account exceeds $19 billion annually and accounts for over 56 tax and fee programs.
Each month on average the department processes over 200,000 individual transactions totaling $1.6 billion. Due to the volume and variety of the transactions numerous sub reconciliations must be prepared to analyze the impact on the suspense account.
Reconcile cash activity between Treasury and SFMA (accounting system) for assigned cash accounts and record entries as needed.
Reconcile and analyze the department’s refund accounts. Identify, research, and prepare required adjustments.
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For any additional question please contact Wendy Brokaw @
This Is What You Need To Qualify
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; 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 two years of accounting experience equivalent to Accountant 1 work to include setting-up ledgers, account codes and controls, and modifying accounting systems; OR
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; and e) analyzing, interpreting, and making recommendations related to accounting transactions, accounts, and account relationships resulting in accounting entries.
NOTE: 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.
The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes:
Ability to analyze data and problem-solve.
Proficiency in reconciling large and complex cash accounts.
Experience in preparing year-end or financial reporting.
Detail-oriented.
What's In It For You
The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent
medical, vision and dental
coverage,pension and retirement programs
, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave, sick leave,. 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.How to Apply
Click on the "Apply" link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date and time. For step-by-step instructions click
apply to work for the state
orcurrent state employee
.The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above.
Complete the supplemental questions.
Attach your current resume (Workday job history may substitute for a resume).
Attach a Cover Letter of no more than two pages detailing how you meet the desired skills and attributes. Failure to attach the cover letter will result in your application being removed from further consideration. Your cover letter and resume or Workday job history will be reviewed by the hiring manager to determine if you will move forward in the interview process.
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Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After hitting submit there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing.
If you are requesting Veteran’s Preference you will receive a Workday task to submit your supporting documents. Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting in order to have the preference considered.
Additional Information
This is an SEIU-represented position. This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur.
The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%.
Review the
Classification and Compensation
page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process followingpay equity
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.
Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. Click on the following link for additional information on
Veterans’ Preference
.Criminal Records Check - Employment in any position with the Department of Revenue for all current and prospective employees is contingent on passing a criminal background and fingerprinting check. Circumstances of any criminal conviction will be reviewed to determine eligibility for the position under recruitment.
To work for the Department of Revenue you must comply with all income tax laws. This means that the department will check to see if you have filed Oregon income tax returns and made arrangements to pay any outstanding liabilities before offering you a position.
If you need an application in an alternate format in order to complete the process, you may contact us at: Human Resources at (503) 945-8547.
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Oregon
The Oregon Department of Revenue strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. The Oregon Department of Revenue is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the desired attributes listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a non-traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our attributes listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.
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