Financial Analyst

Initial Posting Date :

11 / 04 / 2025

Application Deadline :

11 / 25 / 2025

Agency :

Department of Transportation

Salary Range : $5,325 - $8,148

Position Type : Employee

Position Title : Financial Analyst

Job Description :

Fiscal Analyst 2 - Financial Analyst

Oregon Department of Transportation

Finance and Budget Division - Financial Services Branch

Policy and Compliance Unit

Salem

This position is open for recruitment and fully funded following the 2025 Special Legislative Session.

The role :

We are recruiting for a financial analyst to join our team in Salem! In this collaborative role, you'll provide analysis and support to division and branch offices in areas such as accounting, budgeting, internal controls and financial reporting. You'll evaluate operational expenses, interpret policies, and prepare and submit journal entries in our accounting system. Apply today!

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile

A day in the life :

• Set up expenditure accounts and subjobs in our accounting system.
• Ensure unit tables and funding sources are accurate.
• Research expenditure charge issues and assist with journal entries.
• Identify the appropriate coding for transactions, labor and activity reporting.
• Assist in monitoring position management and tracking of permanent financing.
• Create financial reports and spreadsheets and help staff use and interpret reports and financial inquiry data tools.
• Review accounting systems and ensure effective internal controls.
• Work regularly with accounting, budgeting and program management staff to identify and address financial and policy needs.
• Proactively reach out to staff and managers to help with financial and accounting issues or questions.
• Work in an office environment with hybrid work options available once trial service is complete.
• Occasional overtime may be required and may travel to attend meetings
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov

What's in it for you :

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Minimum qualifications :

OR

Five years of professional-level experience in accounting, fiscal auditing, management or program analysis. Experience must have included modeling, forecasting and analyzing fiscal information.

OR

Successful completion of the Department of Administrative Services Budget and Management Public Administrative Trainee Program.

Note : A bachelor's degree in business, public or non-profit management, finance, accounting or a related degree (such as public policy, political science, public administration, economics or other analytical or technical degree) may substitute for three years of the required experience. A graduate-level degree in any of the above areas may substitute for four of the five years.

What we'd like to see :

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.

How to apply :

Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the 'Need help?' section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM / YYYY) for each employer.

Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.

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Additional information :

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO / AA / ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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Financial analysis, Fiscal management, Budget development, Expenditure tracking, Cost analysis, Accounting systems, Internal controls, Financial reporting, Policy interpretation, Journal entries, Reconciliation, Financial compliance, Audit preparation, Fiscal operations