ORMS Accountant

Title: ORMS Accountant

Job Number: REQ-63994

Salary: $3,292 - $4,782 per month

Deadline: 05/20/2021 at 11:59pm Pacific Time

Do you have experience in Government Accounting? Do you use your accounting skills to process transactions for automated software?

If this sounds like you, come join our leadership team as an ORMS Accountant and support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – State Parks!

This position falls under the classification Accountant 1.

Our Mission

OPRD’s mission is to provide and protect outstanding natural, scenic, cultural, historic and recreational sites for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations.

Our Operating Principles

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) believes Operating Principles are core values that, if mutually accepted and supported by all employees, will create a connected, respectful, and trusting work environment. Our Operating Principles are: Accountability, Commitment, Empathy, Empowerment, Fun, Integrity, Respect, & Well-being.

What you will do:

As an Accountant, you will provide direction to other Administrative Support staff and field staff responsible for the handling and processing of financial transactions for the automated reservation software product. You will assure that current Secretary of State audit requirements are in place for various accounting processes. 

In this role, you will plan, test, implement, maintain and support the accounting activities of revenues for the agency’s campsite reservation/registration program with an annual revenue base of 9.9 million dollars. You will reconcile and classify revenue appropriately utilizing established policies; research documentation to resolve revenue discrepancies; and processes agency credit cards and chargebacks.

Minimum Qualifications:

(a) A Bachelor's degree in Accounting;

OR

(b) A Bachelor's degree in any discipline that includes or is supplemented by 30 quarter (20 semester) credit hours in accounting. Credit hours must be upper division from a system of higher education (four-year institution accredited to grant Baccalaureate degrees);

OR

(c) 30 quarter (20 semester) credit hours in accounting. Credit hours must be upper division from a system of higher education (four-year institution accredited to grant Baccalaureate degrees); AND Two (2) years doing independent research and analysis which included making recommendations that resolved issues;

OR

(d) 30 quarter (20 semester) credit hours in any of the following: accounting principles, intermediate accounting, advanced accounting, finance, business law, cost accounting, accounting information systems, or auditing; AND Two (2) years of accounting experience a) classifying, analyzing, and reconciling complex financial data and records; b) designing, recommending, and installing modifications of accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records; c) preparing audited financial statements and reports; d) analyzing and interpreting laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances to ensure the legality of financial transactions; and e) analyzing and interpreting complex accounts and account relationships resulting in accounting entries.

What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):

• Experience with financial statements and reports, queries and financial systems.
• Experience working with non-financial customers and explaining policies and procedures.
• Experience that demonstrates strong attention to detail, the ability to research general accounting issues, and accurate performance of data entry.
• Experience applying, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or other accounting standards.
• Experience in promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

What's in it for you:

This is a fantastic opportunity to support millions of visitors connecting with the best state park system in America. You will work with a team of supportive, talented and highly motivated professionals. And, you’ll receive a fantastic benefits packaging including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for the employee and qualified family members
• Paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 10 paid holidays per year
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

LINK TO OFFICIAL STATE APPLICATION (required):

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--OPRD--Central-Office/ORMS-Accountant_REQ-63994

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--OPRD--Central-Office/ORMS-Accountant_REQ-63994