Oregon Secretary of State
Location
Salem, OR | United States
Job description
Initial Posting Date:
02/14/2024Application Deadline:
02/26/2024Agency:
Department of Administrative ServicesSalary Range:
$3,776.00 - $5,747.00Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Payroll AnalystJob Description:
Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Payroll Analyst
As a Payroll Analyst, you will utilize principles of accounting to interpret and analyze the expenditure processing, based on the Oregon Accounting Manual (OAM), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and statewide policies. This essential work includes:
Paying employees correctly and timely by researching, interpreting, and applying established rules, policies, procedures, state and federal laws, and various union contracts.
Assuring the accuracy of employee voluntary and mandated deductions.
Providing guidance, direction and assistance to DAS and various customers regarding the appropriate payroll operations for compliance policies.
Resolving errors, balances accounts, and ensures data integrity.
This position will require on-site training and upon completion you will operate on a hybrid remote work schedule with 1-2 days a week on-site in the Salem office.
For a full review of the position details, duties, and working conditions, please click
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What We Are Looking For
Minimum Qualifications:
Two years of experience analyzing, calculating, recording, and maintaining routine financial information that must include accounting, financial or numerical data, or payroll processing; OR
At least 96 quarter (64 semester) credit hours or an associate’s degree from an accredited college, university, or vocational technical school that includes 12 quarter (8 semester) hours in accounting, business, or finance; OR
Possession of a Certified Payroll Professional’s (CPP) certificate; OR
One year of experience analyzing, calculating, recording, and maintaining routine financial information that must include accounting, data, or payroll processing AND at least 44 quarter (29 semester) credit hours from an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school that includes 8 quarter (5 semester) hours in accounting, business or finance; OR
One year of experience analyzing, calculating, recording, and maintaining routine financial information and must include accounting, data, or payroll processing AND possession of a payroll certification from an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school.
Desired Attributes:
Excellent customer service and communication skills in supporting a diverse customer base.
Ability to use a variety of software applications, including using Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word.
Ability to remain current with a variety of software applications.
Ability to define, interpret, and follow policy, auditing, and internal control practices.
Experience working with an automated payroll system.
Experience analyzing and verifying data for accuracy and completeness.
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 resume. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employeeWorkday
account.This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent, SEIU represented, Payroll Analyst 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,
| 503-798-3978.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.
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Live, work, and play in
Salem, Oregon
.
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.
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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.
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