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

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Hard Skills

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

Soft Skills

independent workcustomer serviceanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingcommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

federal compliancestate compliancefinancial transactionsaccounting methodsaccounting proceduresfinancial data analysislaws and regulationsaccount relationships

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