Accounting Technician

Maintain customer profiles in the statewide accounting system, SFMA

Processing invoices with appropriate coding to ensure timely payment

Resolving discrepancies and edits transactions to ensure completeness, appropriateness and accuracy

responding to vendors and customers by phone or in writing to resolve payment issues

collecting Requests for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification (IRS Form W-9) when required

Complete year-end close transactions as assigned by senior accountants

Reviewing purchase documentation for completeness

Resolve discrepancies in Online Electronic Deposit (OED) and online deposit portals.

Reconciliation of the 13 Screen in the statewide accounting system, SFMA. Ensure proper backup for all transactions.

Track receipts for Treasury funds as assigned

Enter agency accounts receivable invoices in the statewide accounting system

Review purchase requests for goods or services.

Create purchase and change orders using existing templates.

Route purchase orders or other approval forms to staff with sufficient Expenditure Decision Authority to approve purchases.

Implement solutions to shipping, receiving, and billing discrepancies after consultation with the Senior Procurement Officer or manager.

Two years of experience calculating, recording, and maintaining accounting information that must include coding transactions and checking them for propriety, balancing, and resolving discrepancies in computer edits; OR

One year of experience calculating, recording, and maintaining accounting information that must include coding transactions and checking them for propriety, balancing, and resolving discrepancies in computer edits AND at least 43 quarter (29 semester) credit hours from an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school that includes 9 quarter (6 semester) credit hours in accounting. Credit hours must include introductory level accounting courses 1 and 2; OR

Successful completion of the State of Oregon Accounting Career Mobility Program or equivalent accounting certificate program from an accredited college or university; OR

At least 94 quarter (62 semester) credit hours or an associate degree from an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school that includes 12 quarter (8 semester) credit hours in accounting. Credit hours must include introductory level accounting courses 1 and 2 and may include any additional accounting courses with “accounting” in the title.

State of Oregon Government Accounting Experience.

Experience in processing accounts receivable invoices

Experience in processing accounts payable invoices.

Experience in reconciling deposits.

Experience in purchase order processing.

Microsoft Excel skills.

Respect – Treats all individuals fairly and respectfully; works effectively with others; fosters an environment where opportunities to thrive are available to all; respects different values and viewpoints.

Teamwork – Acts in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner, recognizes the worth of others, and places the good of the team ahead of personal objectives.

Flexibility – Demonstrates willingness to change to meet organizational needs, professionally handles discomfort with a changing work environment, and remains calm in stressful situations.

Communication – Effectively articulates and exchanges information with internal and external stakeholders. Is prompt in responding to questions and inquiries.

Initiative – Takes appropriate action without waiting for explicit instructions, generates creative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.

Critical Thinking – Identifies and weighs options, makes sound decisions after reviewing all relevant information, plans for potential problems, takes calculated risks, and recognizes impact of solutions.

Time Management – Prioritizes and manages time effectively across various competing tasks, demonstrating focus and adaptability, arriving on time for meetings, and meeting deadlines.

Attention to Detail – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing tasks.

Low employee premium share for medical, dental, vision, and basic employee life (1% or 5% employee share);

Robust paid leave package, such as vacation, personal business, holidays, sick leave, and floating day of leave;

PERS retirement benefits;

Support with training and development;

Student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF);

Optional benefits include optional life, short & long term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, Oregon Savings Growth Plan (deferred compensation plan), flexible spending accounts, long term care insurance, employee assistance program, and more!

Prospective employees are subject to an extensive background check that may include, but not be limited to, validation of all application materials, prior employment, and professional references, driving records and fingerprint-based state and federal criminal and civil records. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

OST does not offer visa sponsorships, and within three days of hire, the successful candidate will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.

Oregon state government provides preference in employment to qualifying veterans, disabled veterans, as well as current and former servicemembers of the Oregon National Guard, in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235. To receive preference you must attach appropriate documentation as outlined by the Department of Administrative Services at the following website: . You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.

OST is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Oregon State Treasury will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please call Oregon State Treasury at 503-378-4000 and request to be connected to Human Resources.