Accountant 1

State of Oregon; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Oregon is seeking an Accountant 1 for the Bureau of Labor and Industries to manage fiscal services, including budgeting, financial recording, and payroll. The role offers competitive benefits, job security, and opportunities for advancement, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related qualifications.

Benefits

Work/life balance, vacation, and sick leave

Competitive benefits package

Pension and retirement programs

Advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or field with 30 quarter hours in accounting.
• 2 years accounting experience with managing financial data.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting services for agency programs.
• Serve as primary accountant and liaise with other government agencies.
• Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Skills

Familiarity with Statewide Financial Management Application

Understanding of governmental accounting principles

Experience with month-end reconciliations

Skill in analyzing accounting information

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

30 quarter (20 semester) credit hours in accounting

Job description

Initial Posting Date:

05/27/2025

Application Deadline:

06/09/2025

Agency:

Bureau of Labor and Industries

Salary Range:

$3,951 - $5,736

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Accountant 1

Job Description:

***Current Internal State of Oregon employees please use your employee Workday account – go to Jobs Hub – Find Jobs to apply.

***All others – To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" link above to fill out the online application and submit by the posted closing date and time.

The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) is proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity. We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S community members, and others to apply.

BOLI has an opening for an Accountant 1 position in the Fiscal Services Unit. The Fiscal Services Unit is responsible for administering a wide range of Bureau support functions including its budgeting, financial recording, payroll, purchasing, and mail services. This position will be based in our Portland office. The successful candidate may also be eligible to work a hybrid schedule.

This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

What's In It For You

• Permanent, full-time employment

• Work/life balance, vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays a year, and personal days off

• Competitive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental

• Pension and retirement programs

• Advancement opportunity within BOLI and other State agencies

• Opportunity to expand your technical and professional skills

• Work with others who are passionate about public service

• Make a difference in the lives of Oregonians

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Here’s what you will do:

As an Accountant, you will serve as lead accountant for the Bureau and as primary contact with other government agencies such as the Department of Administrative Services, the Treasury Department, Department of Revenue, and IRS. You will provide accounting services for all agency programs and apply generally accepted accounting principles to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the information generated by the unit.

Why Join Us

Our mission...

Led by Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson, the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) works to ensure that Oregon jobs are good jobs, where workers get paid what they are owed and have a discrimination-free work environment. BOLI protects workers’ rights through enforcement of state labor laws, ensures adherence to civil rights law in public spaces and housing, promotes the development of a highly-skilled workforce through registered apprenticeship programs, and provides training and confidential assistance to Oregon employers so they have the tools they need to comply with workplace rules.

Working Conditions :

• Periodic travel to Salem for meetings.

• Periodic travel to field offices for audits or implementation of systems.

• Duties require use of copy machine and filing.

• Extensive use of personal computer for data input, record keeping, and interoffice communications.

• Numerous timelines.

• This position is a one of a kind position in a small agency where there is minimal back up support.

• As such this position may be called upon to perform a variety of fiscal/accounting duties as needed to support uninterrupted services to the public and to agency employees.

This Is What You Need to Qualify :

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting;

OR

• A Bachelor's degree in any discipline that includes or is supplemented by 30 quarter (20 semester) credit hours in accounting;

OR

• 30 quarter (20 semester) credit hours in accounting;

OR

• 30 quarter (20 semester) credit hours in any of the following: accounting principles, intermediate accounting, advanced accounting, finance, business law, cost accounting, accounting information systems, or auditing; and two years of accounting experience a) classifying, analyzing, and reconciling complex financial data and records; b) designing, recommending, and installing modifications of accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records; c) preparing audited financial statements and reports; d) analyzing and interpreting laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances to ensure the legality of financial transactions; and e) analyzing and interpreting complex accounts and account relationships resulting in accounting entries.

The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes

• Preference may be given to applicants who have familiarity with the Statewide Financial Management Application (R*STARS and ADPICS) and an understanding and knowledge of governmental accounting principles

• Experience preparing, processing and posting accounting transactions in a central accounting and/or financial reporting system(s)

• Identifying and preparing year-end accounting accrual entries and other closing adjustments

• Experience performing monthly account reconciliation(s)

• Knowledge of the Oregon Accounting Manual (OAM)

• Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) accounting principles and standards.

• Knowledge of governmental accounting (including various basis of accounting used: accrual, modified accrual, fund). Experience with restricted funds.

• Skill in analyzing accounting information and systems to prevent, detect, and correct errors.

• Able to meet firm deadlines with frequent interruptions in the daily work schedule

• Experience interpreting and explaining accounting standards, statues and regulations to co-workers, peers and management staff

• Demonstrated skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing to individuals with various levels of knowledge and understanding; and to develop and maintain effective working relationships

• Demonstrated skill in compiling, interpreting, and analyzing financial information, and preparing information in a clear and concise written form

How to Apply

• Click on the "Apply" link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date.

• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above.

• Attach your current resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes for this position. Failure to attach requested documents may result in your application being removed from consideration. These attributes will be used to determine which candidates move forward in the process.

• Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates . After submitting there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing.

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes. If you have questions about the job announcement please contact the Recruiter.

Additional Information

• Veterans’ Preference - Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process. Click on the following link for additional information on Veterans’ Preference.

• Employment will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

• Work Authorization - The Bureau of Labor and Industries does not offer visa sponsorships. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet our agency employment eligibility standards. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.

If you have a disability or otherwise require an application in an alternate format in order to complete the process, you may contact us at:

Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries

Human Resources

1800 SW 1st Ave, Suite 500

Portland, OR 97201

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Helpful Links

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