Accounting Technician

Oregon Department of Human Services; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ERGs

Cost of living adjustments

Annual raise

Benefits package

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking an Accounting Technician to support the Office of Financial Services in Salem. The role focuses on accurate processing of financial documents, reporting, and maintaining records, with a hybrid in-office schedule.

The position is permanent, full-time, offering competitive benefits and opportunities to contribute to statewide financial operations.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience calculating, recording, and maintaining accounting information including coding transactions and verifying in computer edits.
• One year of experience with accounting plus 43 quarter hours accounting coursework including introductory courses 1 and 2.
• Successful completion of the Oregon Accounting Mobility Program or equivalent accounting certificate.
• At least 94 quarter hours or an associate degree including accounting coursework.
• Experience using a computer to enter, update, or retrieve information.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial documents are complete, accurate, and properly authorized.
• Monitor and provide information on grants, budgets, benefit accounts, and contracts.
• Track and analyze transaction flows to verify entries and identify errors.
• Communicate accounting procedures with departments, officials, vendors, and the public.

Skills

Excel expertise

Communication

Time management

Reliability

Accounting principles

Education

43 quarter credits in accounting

Accounting certificate program

94 quarter credits with accounting

Associate degree with accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Initial Posting Date: 10/20/2026

Application Deadline: 10/27/2026

Agency: Department of Human Services

Salary Range: $4,124 - $5,714

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Accounting Technician

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Opportunity awaits!

Join a team that makes a difference every day. The Office of Financial Services (OFS) within the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is seeking a detail‑oriented and motivated Accounting Technician to support our mission of serving people from all backgrounds across Oregon.

Summary Of Duties

As an Accounting Technician, you will:

Financial Transactions

• Ensure financial documents are complete, accurate, and properly authorized.
• Monitor and provide information on various fiscal areas, including grants, budgets, benefit accounts, and contracts.
• Track and analyze transaction flows to verify complex accounting entries, identify errors, and determine corrective actions.
• Communicate and coordinate accounting procedures with departments, officials, vendors, and the public. Support accounting controls and required reporting.

Maintain Accounting Records

• Review and process contested or complex financial transactions; upload and manage mass revenue and expenditure files.
• Verify computer-uploaded accounting data for accuracy. Process transactions, adjustments, and biennial closing entries while resolving discrepancies.
• Balance and review monthly revenues, expenditures, account records, collections, inventory, and other financial information.
• Design and analyze custom fiscal reports and provide clear fiscal interpretation.

Reporting

• Prepare financial and statistical reports, including cash receipts and disbursements, accounts payable/receivable statements, supporting schedules, and profit and loss details.
• Develop special reports and schedules, selecting the appropriate format for the information presented.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• Training or experience must include using a computer to enter, update, or retrieve information.

Essential Attributes

• Experience using Microsoft Excel to organize, analyze, and interpret financial data accurately.
• Experience communicating clearly and professionally with customers, coworkers, and stakeholders.
• Experience managing workload effectively while meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience demonstrating reliability by following through on commitments and producing consistent, high‑quality work.
• Experience applying bookkeeping or accounting principles to review, record, and reconcile financial transactions.

Working Conditions

• This is a non-supervisory position and will take place in an office setting with a hybrid option.
• During the training period you will work in our office in Salem, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, PST. After training is completed and depending on work performance and business need, you may have the opportunity to work a hybrid work schedule where you will work 2 or 3 days per week in the office and remote the rest of the week.
• This position may have stressful situations that may require quick decision-making to ensure those being serviced.
• Note: Interviews for this position will be conducted in person at 500 Summer Street, Salem Oregon 97305

Background Checks And Requirements

• If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.
• The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
• Cost of Living Adjustments.
• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
• Amazing benefits package.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Employment Preference

• Veterans’ and Oregon National Guard preference:
• Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

General Information

• This is a permanent, full-time position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.