Initial Posting Date:
05/17/2024 Application Deadline:
06/03/2024 Agency:
Commission for the Blind Salary Range:
$3,776 - $5,232 Position Type:
Employee Position Title:
Accounting Technician Job Description:
Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Accounting Technician
As an Accounting Technician with the Oregon Commission for the Blind, you will process payments using the Statewide Financial Management Application (SFMA), maintain vendor files, process purchase requests, maintain records around fixed and capital property, and resale inventory records. Additionally, you will serve as agency vendor coordinator, agency travel coordinator, and agency SPOTS (State P-Card of Oregon Transaction System) coordinator. This position also provides back up for payroll and vendor payments from the case management system.
For a full review of the position duties and details, please click here.
What We Are 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.**
Training or experience must include using a computer to enter, update, or retrieve information.
**To receive credit for required courses, you may be requested to submit a photocopy of transcripts prior to hire. Agencies may specify additional qualifications depending on the individual job requirements.
Desired Attributes:
Ability to communicate information effectively both orally and in writing.
Excellent customer service skills for both internal and external customers.
Demonstrated experience with automated accounting systems.
Ability to use a variety of other software applications and remain current with capabilities of various software applications including Microsoft: Word, Project, Teams, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP.)
Ability to conduct analysis, identify problems, identify areas of improvement and evaluate information to produce recommendations for action.
Application Details and Instructions
Your candidate profile and resume are the perfect place to display your interest in the position and highlight the skills and experience you will bring, making you the best candidate for the position. Submissions are screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.).
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 (1), SEIU represented, full-time, permanent, Accounting Technician; this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it is not available for you to view after the job closes. If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the recruiter, Nancy Karnas, at:
| . The Benefits of Joining Our Team
For Oregonians who are blind and visually impaired, our services are nothing short of life changing. They help people be more independent, continue their education, and be a fully connected part of their communities. We invite you to visit the Oregon Commission for the Blind
website to learn more! Additional benefits include:
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.
Student Loan Forgiveness Program
: if you have federal student loan debt or are thinking of going back to school, then you will want to look into this program. If you make 120 qualifying payments on your student loan while working full time for a qualifying employer, your student loan debt may be forgiven. Get There
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Offering hybrid work schedule, in-office work will be required. This role will be open to Hybrid work once trial service is completed. Terms of hybrid work and schedule will be discussed and agreed upon between the hiring manager and successful candidate.
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.
The information in your application will be used to complete a pay equity assessment to determine salary placement upon hire. Please see the link here to our Pay Equity Project
. Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources
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