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The Department of Revenue is recruiting for one Accountant 2 position. We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented individual to join our Accounting Team on the Financial Services Division. This position is headquartered in our Salem office; however, the successful candidate may be eligible for in state hybrid work. Hybrid work consists of performing duties onsite in a standard office environment and working remotely.
This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur.
What’s In It For You
Permanent, full-time employment in Salem, Oregon, centrally located in-between the Oregon Coast and Portland.
Work/life balance, vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays a year, and personal days off.
Full medical, vision, and dental
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Pension and retirement programs.
Advancement opportunity within DOR and other State agencies.
Opportunity to expand your technical and professional skills.
Work with others who are passionate about public service.
Make a difference in the lives of Oregonians.
What You Will Be Doing
Below is a sampling of job duties. It is not meant to encompass all duties.
Reconcile primary suspense cash account between GenTax and Treasury monthly. The revenue received in this account exceeds $15 billion annually and accounts for the revenue for over 50 tax programs.
Prepare monthly reconciliation between GenTax and SFMA to ensure accuracy in the interface file upload.
Complete month-end accounting procedures including compiling the financial reports for all programs. Once compiled perform analysis to identify trends and potential areas of concern. Working directly with program experts, department leadership, and external stakeholders to answer questions and provide clarification.
Participate as a member of the Statewide Financial Report (SFR) team. Ensure that the appropriate transactions are made for operations. Analyze output reports for completeness and accuracy. Coordinate responses to DAS with SFR team when there are inquiries regarding SFR activities.
Prepare workpapers to calculate necessary year end entries along with required Disclosure documentation.
For a complete position description contact Wendy Brokaw
Mission: Together, we collect the revenue that Oregon counts on.
We are committed to bringing in the correct amount of revenue that Oregon counts on, whether through tax programs we administer, supporting our partners’ revenue collection efforts, or collecting on debts owed the state of Oregon. Together, all of our efforts—every employee and every job at Revenue—supports bringing in billions of dollars Oregon counts on every biennium.
Vision: To create a clear and easy experience for our customers.
A customer is anyone who receives revenue, products, or services from us. Our customers include taxpayers, community-based organizations, people who owe a debt to the state, tax professionals, partners, local governments, state agencies, Oregonians, and the state of Oregon. We envision a clear and easy experience for all our customers, from an individual making a payment, to a state agency counting on the revenue we collect.
Values: We work to earn the trust of taxpayers.
Every taxpayer and every taxpayer interaction are essential. We earn trust by focusing on taxpayers’ experience with us. We provide excellent customer service and efficient processes. We are honest and transparent about our work and what people can expect from us. We ask for feedback. We consider how our decisions impact our customers. We think about how each of us can positively impact our customers in all our roles at Revenue.
We seek dignity and inclusion for all.
All people are worthy of being valued and respected. Not all people, or all communities, are starting from the same place due to historical and current systems of oppression. Different individual’s or group’s needs can require different -levels of support to achieve fairness in outcomes. Inclusion is a state of belonging when persons of different –––backgrounds, experiences, and identities are valued, integrated, and welcomed equitably as decision-makers, collaborators, and colleagues. Ultimately, inclusion is the environment that organizations create to allow these differences to thrive. At Revenue, we strive to appreciate and prioritize different backgrounds, identities, and experiences collectively and individually. These differences are strengths that maximize our ability to be effective.
We do the right thing.
Doing the right thing means doing what is ethical rather than what is easiest or most practical. We act with integrity, make decisions, conduct tasks, and take actions in the best interest of Oregon and our customers.
We build partnerships.
We ask for input from, listen to, and collaborate with our partners. Nobody succeeds in a silo. We learn from the people around us and remember and recognize the people involved in our successes.
We rise to the occasion.
We meet change, challenges, and unexpected situations head-on and adapt to do what is necessary to succeed in our mission. We have a “can-do” attitude, we are accountable, and we can be counted on. We also have the courage to say “no” if something does not align with our mission, vision, and values.
Working Conditions
Typical office environment with limited physical exertion required. Moderate activity at personal computer. Often works on multiple tasks and priorities within tight timelines and constant interruptions from varied customer service base. Must sometimes explain unpopular decisions, policies, and processes to frustrated or upset individuals.
Occasional travel within the local area. Occasionally works extended hours to meet critical deadlines.
This Is What You Need To Qualify
Possession of a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Government Financial Manager certificate AND two years of accounting experience equivalent to Accountant 1 work to include setting-up ledgers, account codes and controls, and modifying accounting systems; OR
A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or in any discipline that includes or is supplemented by 32 quarter (21 semester) credit hours from an accredited institution in Accounting AND two years of accounting experience equivalent to Accountant 1 work to include setting-up ledgers, account codes and controls, and modifying accounting systems; OR
32 quarter (21 semester) credit hours from an accredited institution in Accounting AND four years of related 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.
NOTE: 15 quarter (10 semester) graduate-level accounting credit hours may substitute for one year of accounting experience. Graduate-level courses used to satisfy the educational requirement may not be used to satisfy the experience requirement.
In the “Work History” section on your application you must clearly describe your experience in each of the areas listed. Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration.
Credits must be from an accredited college or university.
A photocopy of your transcripts must be submitted with your application form.
List the CPA certificate number in the License/Registration/Certificate section of the application.
In the “Work History” section on your application you must clearly describe your experience in each of the areas listed. Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration.
The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes:
Attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment, decision making skills, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently
Exceptional verbal and written communications skills
Self-motivated and able to meet numerous deadlines with frequent interruptions
Have the ability to analyze processes and functions, communicate the requirements to the technical staff, and act as liaison between end users and technical staff
Be able to collect, organize, and evaluate statistical information
Have the ability to translate ideas into workable plans
Ability to analyze and interpret laws, rules and regulations,
Proficiency in Excel
How to Apply
Click on the “Apply” link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date and time.
The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above.
Complete the supplemental questions.
Attach your current resume and transcripts.
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Additional Information
Veterans’ Preference – Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting. Click on the following link for additional information on
Veterans’ Preference
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Criminal Records Check – Employment in any position with the Department of Revenue for all current and prospective employees is contingent on passing a criminal background and fingerprinting check. Circumstances of any criminal conviction will be reviewed to determine eligibility for the position under recruitment.
To work for the Department of Revenue you must comply with all income tax laws. This means that the department will check to see if you have filed Oregon income tax returns and made arrangements to pay any outstanding liabilities before offering you a position.
Work Authorization – The Oregon Department of Revenue does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Department of Revenue is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate, you must present your I-9
acceptable documents
(see page 3) for employment verification.
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The Oregon Department of Revenue strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. The Oregon Department of Revenue is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the desired attributes listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a non-traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every one of our attributes listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.