Staff Accountant

Oregon Department of Human Services

Staff Accountant at the Oregon Department of Education handling financial processes and compliance reporting. Join a supportive team valued for collaboration and continuous learning in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $4,519 - $6,904 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Within the CFO Accounting Unit, you will work independently to improve unit processes;
Use accounting theory to interpret laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
Compile and analyze data for federal and state compliance reports;
Review and improve accounting processes;
Prepare and support federal, state, and internal reporting;
Respond to data requests and complete ad hoc reporting as needed;
Reconcile accounts and review financial transactions;
Perform duties in a manner which promotes customer service across the agency;

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Amazing benefits provided by Oregon State
401(k) matching

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Hard Skills & Tools

accounting theorydata analysisfinancial reconciliationfinancial reportingcompliance reportingaccounting processes improvementfinancial statement preparationdata classificationad hoc reportingregulatory interpretation

Soft Skills

independent workcustomer serviceanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingcommunication

Certifications

Certified Public AccountantCertified Government Financial ManagerState of Oregon Accounting Career Mobility Program