Accountant 1 - Program Accountant

Accountant 1 - Program Accountant

Welcome to the Oregon Department of Forestry

Our Mission To protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all Oregonians

This position is Hybrid Remote Work. The duties of this position are performed remotely, as well as our central office in Salem. You will be required to work one day per week in Salem. In addition, the ability to report to Salem is required when business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team

Work / life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, competitive benefits packages and so much more.

You'll be part of the ODF team that serves our fellow Oregonians relying on regulation and protection of both public and private forest land in our great state of Oregon!

What we are looking for :

As the Accountant 1, you will function within the General Ledger Unit of the Financial Services Program and is responsible for Workday / Payroll reconciliations between Workday and SFMS. Duties include :

• Assist with the review of the payroll error report to determine the correct coding by working with the districts or thru research.
• Process payroll corrections for leave time errors or others as needed.
• Reconcile payroll overpayments to ensure payments are coded correct or invoice to reimburse agency.
• Work closely with DAS payroll.

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 years of technical, para- professional accounting experience to include :

Note : Driver's License Check - This position requires the operation of a state vehicle for the purpose of conducting official State business. If your license is from outside Oregon, you must submit at least a three-year court / DMV printout. If you have an Oregon driver's license, a record check will be conducted on the top candidate to ensure a valid license and acceptable driving record.

Desired Skills :

How to Apply :

Cover letter and resume are both required - Failure to submit the required cover letter or resume will remove your application from consideration.

Additional Details :

ODF is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on 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.