Accounting Specialist (Accounting Technician)

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Health Licensing Office (HLO) is recruiting for a Accounting Specialist to provide complete, accurate, and timely payment to state approved vendors, balance daily money intake reports and prepare expenditure transaction processes for the preparation of data entry into the State Financial Management Application (SFMA). This position also coordinates the benefits enrollment, payroll deduction, information dissemination and problem solving/referral functions with the OHA Office of Financial Services. In addition, this position is responsible for the collection of revenue on Regulatory Operations Division penalties.

What you will do!

• Prepare the cashier’s drawer; reconcile; prepare receipts and SFMA entries.
• Review expenditure for accuracy and completeness; work with staff to correct errors.
• Process NSF checks, including enter into database, notifies payee, prepares entry for SFMA and send to OFS.
• Follow up with claimants, employees, and vendors to get missing information and to resolve problems/errors.
• Set up payment plans, prepare and send promissory notes, track payments; review delinquent files for next step of legal action.
• Review, process, and verify supply orders received from various state approved vendors. Process refunds and/or exchanges. Works with vendor to settle any discrepancies.
• Initiates documents and collaborates with management team in reviewing new contracts; track and monitor current contracts.
• Act as the Office’s payroll liaison pertaining to pay, direct deposit, work schedules, leave usage, pledged deductions, garnishments, insurance benefits and eligibility, etc.

OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.

The OHA mission is helping people and communities achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnership, prevention and access to quality, affordable health care. OHA’s work is organized into three broad goals: Improve the lifelong health of all Oregonians, increase the quality, reliability, and availability of care for all Oregonians and lower or contain the cost of care so it is affordable to everyone.

What's in it for you?

• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx
• Paid Leave Days:
  • 11 paid holidays each year
  • 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
  • 8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
  • Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
• Pension and retirement programs
• Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.

This position is not eligible for working remotely due to the need for regular face-to-face contact with customers, the public, and coworkers. The primary work location is located at 1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180, Salem, OR 97301. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.

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.

Desired Attributes

Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.

Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

How to apply:

Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-156294

DEADLINE: 5/16/24

 Salary Range: $3,776 - $5,232

How to apply:

Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-156294

DEADLINE: 5/16/24