• Job Description

  Req#: REQ-158563

  Initial Posting Date:

  06/06/2024

  Application Deadline:

  06/21/2024

  Agency:

  Oregon Housing and Community Services

  Salary Range:

  $4,138 - $6,322

  Position Type:

  Employee

  Position Title:

  Accountant 1

  Job Description:

  Oregon Housing & Community Services

  Accountant

  [Accountant 1]

  Remote

  Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is looking for an accounting professional who wants to take their next career step and join our growing team. Qualified candidates will have a strong background in reviewing, supporting, and performing accounting transactions to ensure conformity with accepted accounting principles. If you passion and desire to be part of our agencies mission to support the people of Oregon, then we want you to hear from you and apply for this position today!

  OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION

  OHCS commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

  Our Vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and live free from poverty.

  Our Mission is to provide stable and affordable housing and engage leaders to develop integrated statewide policy that addresses poverty and provides opportunity for Oregonians.

  Our Core Values : Collaboration – Compassion – Equity – Integrity – Leadership – Transparency.

  IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Working Condition: Remote > This position can be fully remote. You must be living in the United States to qualify for remote work.

  • This position is permanent, full time, and represented by SEIU.

  • Per the SEIU CBA for OHCS represented positions, applicants who are current OHCS employees will be considered and interviewed before external applicants.

  • This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

  • This position requires both a resume and a cover letter, the cover letter will need to address the desired attributes listed in this job posting.

  WHAT YOU WILL DO

  The person in this position will review, support, and perform accounting transactions to ensure conformity with accepted accounting principles and with statute, policy, procedure and availability of funds. Reviews and verifies the accuracy and classification of transactions posted to accounting journals, general ledger accounts, and other subsidiary records as it relates to disbursements, reconciliations, and recording of transactions and adjusting entries.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  Possession of a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Government Financial Manager certificate

  -OR-

  A bachelor’s degree in accounting

  -OR-

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

  -OR-

  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.

  To request a copy of the position description, please contact: HCS_HR.Solutions@HCS.oregon.gov

  DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

  The most competitive candidates will possess the following attributes, experience, and knowledge:

  • Experience in interpreting and applying federal and state, rules and requirements, accounting policies and principles, and statewide and agency policies and procedures such as the DAS travel policy.

  • Extensive experience using query tools to perform research, analysis, prevent duplication of payments, and to locate errors in accounting records.

  • Ability to learn new procure-to-pay system and mainframe book of record while ensuring full comprehension of upstream and downstream impacts.

  • Organizational skills, ability to manage deadlines, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, support multiple email inboxes with large volume, and ensure follow-through on multiple open items at once.

  • Ability to reconcile multiple sets of data, compare to relevant data sources and control totals, and ensure transactions are compliant with policies and federal and state requirements.

  • Understand internal controls and ensures payables workflows include points of oversight for audit compliance.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with multiple stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism in all communication, and able to train staff and management throughout the agency on payables processes.

  • Demonstrate awareness of race and social justice, including the ability to positively influence equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

  WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

  You will become part of an innovative and strategic group of professionals and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package!

  • A positive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and cross-training.

  • An agency that supports and encourages work/life balance and overall wellness.

  • Generous benefits package including, employer-paid health insurance, vacation, and sick leave, eleven paid holidays, three paid personal days, flexible spending accounts, and an employer contribution retirement plan (PERS ).

  • The posted salary range is the total possible range for the classification. Candidates are screened through a Pay Equity process that evaluates various factors. Please see the Pay Equity website for more information.

  RECRUITMENT TIMELINE

  *These dates are approximate and may change. *

  • Recruitment Closes: 06/21/24

  • Recruiter Screening for Minimum Qualifications: On-going

  • Hiring Manager Screening for Requested Skills: On-going

  • 1st Round of Interviews: Week of 06/24/24

  • 2nd Round of Interviews: will be completed on-site Salem, OR .

  • Anticipated Start Date: 08/05/24.

  APPLICATION GUIDANCE AND REQUIREMENTS

  • Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.

  • External applicants : View this application instructional video . A PDF is also available by clicking here.

  • REQUIRED: Attach your most up-to-date Resume. Please ensure your Workday profile matches your submitted resume.

  • REQUIRED: Attach a Cover Letter that demonstrates how you meet the “Desired Attributes” for this position.

  • A Cover Letter that does not meet the required criteria will be graded as ineligible.

  If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the HR Solutions Inbox at: HCS_HR.Solutions@oregon.gov

  WHO WE ARE

  Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is Oregon’s housing finance agency. We provide financial and program support to create and preserve opportunities for quality, affordable housing for Oregonians of lower and moderate income. Our vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and to live free from poverty. Across Oregon, housing has emerged as a paramount concern. The lack of available housing, high rents and high home prices are driving rapid increases in housing instability and homelessness. The data is clear: too many Oregonians are without a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.

  OHCS is placing a greater emphasis on strategic planning and the way we invest our resources. Recently, we have restructured, refocused, and reimagined our agency. Our work has led to an increased emphasis on data, research, and customer service. We are carrying that effort forward with the Statewide Housing Plan. The plan articulates the extent of Oregon's housing problem and what we can do to address it. OHCS committed to the Housing Stability Council and our stakeholders that the plan will be responsive to the needs of the state.

  OHCS released its Building Oregon's Future: 2023 Annual Report to update the agency’s significant progress in meeting the goals outlined in the 2019 Statewide Housing Plan. We are now more than halfway into the five-year plan.

  To learn more about Oregon Housing and Community Services, visit our website: https://www.oregon.gov/OHCS/pages/index.aspx

  CONTROLLER OFFICE – ACCOUNTING

  The Accounting Section of the Controller’s Office includes general accounting functions for all aspects of the agency to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, grant management reporting, sub-grantee distributions, federal draws, financial reporting, management of general ledger structure and systems development to support accounting transactions, annual audit and statewide financial statement support, investment accounting, and enterprise financial statement and disclosures preparation. Work performed in this section ensures accountability, transparency, and stewardship of resources.

  WANT TO KNOW MORE? LET US HELP YOU!

  • If you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please send your request to HCS_HR.Solutions@hcs.oregon.gov and include the job requisition number.

  • The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.

  • Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference as it may not be available to view after the job closes.

  • Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

  • Work Authorization: If hired, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States.

  • Veteran’s Preference: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources . NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.

  APPENDIX

  Emails

  • HCS_HR.Solutions@hcs.oregon.gov

  Links

  • Application Instructional PDF

  • Application Instructional Video

  • Benefits Information

  • Classification and Compensation Page

  • OHCS Website

  • Oregon’s Statewide Housing Plan – Halfway Progress Report

  • Oregon’s Statewide Housing Plan – Full Plan

  • Pay Equity

  • Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

  • Veterans Resources

• About the company

  Oregon (/ˈɒrɡən/ ORR--gən) is a state in the Pacific Northwest region on the West Coast of the United States.

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