Initial Posting Date

08/21/2024

Application Deadline

09/02/2024

Agency

Department of Administrative Services

Salary Range

$3,776 - $5,232

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

Accounts Payable Specialist (Accounting Technician)

Job Description

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Accounts Payable Specialist

The Accounts Payable Specialist utilizes principles of accounting to interpret and analyze the expenditure processing based on the Oregon Accounting Manual (OAM), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and statewide policies. The Enterprise Goods and Services Division (EGS) offers centralized services to state government. EGS services are provided through operational programs which include Shared Financial Services (SFS), Financial Business Systems, Procurement Services, Publishing & Distribution, and Risk Management.

In This Role You Will

• Provide guidance, direction and assistance to DAS and various customers regarding the appropriate accounts payable operations for compliance policies.
• Resolves errors, balances accounts, ensures data integrity, and monitors fiscal activities.
• Examine, analyze, and interpret multiple account and fund coding, and makes accurate accounts payable system entries.
• For a full review of the position description, please click here.
  
  

Please note this position will require 6 months on-site training. Upon completion of training, the position has the option of hybrid remote working schedule with a minimum of 2 set days a week on-site in the Salem office. Understanding the in-office requirement, do you still wish to be considered for this position?

What Are We Looking For?

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,
• 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.
  
  

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

Desired Attributes

• Experience in R*Stars.
• Understanding of governmental accounting policies.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to conduct analysis, identify problems, and identify areas of improvement.
• Ability to manage and complete work independently and timely.
• A willingness to learn new systems and procedures, remain current in software applications, and collaborate.
  
  

Application Details and Instructions

• Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your resume. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday account.
• This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent, SEIU Represented, Accounts Payable Specialist (Classification: Accounting Technician) position.
• If you have questions about the announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, contact the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Amber Hurtienne at: [email protected] | 503-798-3978.
  
  

The Benefits Of Joining Our Team

Our team focuses closely on collaboration to support fellow teammates, while ensuring safety and looking for ways to innovate.

Additional Benefits Include

• Offering hybrid teleworking work schedule!
• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
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• Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.
  
  

Additional Details

• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, visit Veterans Resources.
  
  

Helpful Links & Resources

Oregon Job Opportunities Webpage | How to Set Job Alerts

Workday Applicant FAQ | What You Need to Know to Get the Job

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The Department of Administrative Services is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity