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Initial Posting Date:
10/31/2022
Application Deadline:
11/15/2022
Agency:
Forestry Department
Salary Range:
$4,155 – $6,350
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Accountant 1 – Filling Two Positions
Job Description:
Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! Filling two Accountant 1 positions.
These positions are ideal for those seeking a work/life balance with the ability to work a hybrid of both office and remote work environments. The duties of this position are performed remotely as well as at our central office in Salem. The ability to report to Salem is required two days a week and when business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities
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Our Mission – To serve the people of Oregon by protecting, managing, and promoting stewardship of Oregon’s forests to enhance environmental, economic, and community sustainability.
The Benefits of Joining Our Team
- Career Development – Learn new skills, On-the-Job Training, Great Team Environment, and a sense of belonging. With ODF, you will feel excited about the work you do and feel valued for your contribution.
- Great Benefits – We offer a full range of benefits! Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days for you and your family! Benefits include 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package
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- Work-Life balance – Your commitment to your work and doing your best is matched by our commitment to remember what’s best for you! Guaranteed Paycheck, Benefits, Paid time off are a few things we have to offer!
- Our Culture – Commitment to our employees, customers, and environment! What does this mean for you, it’s not just a job, it’s a career! ODF provides meaning and purpose in your work. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – We believe that building a culture that is welcoming and inclusive is integral to people doing their best work and is essential to what we can achieve as an Agency!
- Team – You’ll be part of the Oregon Department of Forestry team that serves our fellow Oregonians relying on regulation and protection of both public and private forest land in our great State of Oregon! Join our team where we focus closely on collaboration to support fellow teammates, while striving to create an environment that is supportive and encourages work-life balance. Click here
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- ODF seeks a workforce that reflects the diversity and values of Oregonians and provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. ODF promotes and supports the value of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action (AA), and diversity.
- Team: 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!
Your New Role – Accountant 1/Revenue Accountant
Our work is meaningful. You’ll be supporting an agency completing critical forestry work across the state. Oregon is proud of its forests, and our staff are proud of the work we accomplish to protect, manage, and promote forest stewardship.
This position is the accountant for all revenues of the agency. The Revenue Accountant will work with the other members of the Revenue Unit to ensure that all revenues of the agency are properly accounted for. Some duties include:
- Analyze documents that provide revenue to the Department and determine the accounting transactions needed to record the revenue.
- Determine if invoices are coded correctly.
- Determine if receipt is in payment of an invoice, in partial payment of an invoice, or in payment for revenue not invoiced.
- Provide revenue data to the Department staff and other interested customers.
- Process revenue refunds and revenue distributions to external entities.
Your New Role – Accountant 1/Accounts Receivable Coordinator
As the Accounts Receivable Coordinator, you will provide accounts receivable coordination for the agency. Some duties include:
- Oversee the input of transactions into Sage A/R, ensures balances in Sage A/R reconcile to R*STARS.
- Reviews and approves revenue transactions.
- Processes correcting entries.
- Recommends accounts receivable process improvements.
- Assists in the Department’s year-end closing processes by making sure transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP, OAM and agency policy.
- Monitors the accounts receiving aging report, liquidates delinquent accounts timely, and assigns accounts to the Department of Revenue for full collection services.
- Tracks liquidated and delinquent account activity for quarterly and annual performance reporting to the Department of Administrative Services Statewide Accounts Receivable Management and Legislative Fiscal Office.
Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Government Financial Manager certificate.
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A Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
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A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline that includes or is supplemented by 32 quarter (21 semester) credit hours in accounting from an accredited institution.
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32 quarter (21 semester) credit hours in accounting from an accredited institution AND two 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; and e) analyzing, interpreting, and making recommendations related to accounting transactions, accounts and account relationships resulting in accounting entries.
Requested Skills:
- Detail oriented.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision.
- Ability to make sound decisions.
- Ability to work occasional overtime.
- Ability to stoop, bend and lift files and supplies up to 50 pounds.
- Skill reconciling accounts, initiating corrections, and making adjusting entries.
- Skill analyzing accounting information to prevent, detect, and correct errors.
- Ability to effectively communicate, in person and in writing/email.
- Ability to work well with other team members.
- Ability to assess workflow and recommend process improvements while maintaining proper internal controls.
- Experience collaborating with management, peers, and/or customers to improve processes.
Application Details and Instructions:
Required: Attach a Resume and Cover Letter
- Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date.
- State of Oregon employees – Please apply through your employee Workday
account.
- This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. These positions are represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
- If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact Talent Acquisition Partner:
Additional Details:
- 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%. Please review the Classification and Compensation
page for more details, or you may
visit our websitefor information on Pay Equity.
- If you have questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager:
- Driver’s License Check – This position may require 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 top candidate to ensure a valid license and acceptable driving record.
- Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.
- Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans’ preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources
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Explore a new career with ODF – where our people are our greatest resource! The Oregon Department of Forestry is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity.
