Oregon State Treasury is looking for an experienced and seasoned Accounting Manager to join our team. This position is responsible for overseeing the accounting team and Treasury’s accounting function. -
Responsible for supervising accounting staff, as well as planning, organizing, directing, staffing, and coordinating daily work activities. This includes hiring, coaching, communication, improvement in employee skills, regular 1:1 meetings, and performance evaluation and feedback. Has the responsibility to hire, fire, discipline, recommend salary adjustments, evaluate performance, and respond to grievances. Seeks to maintain a sufficient internal control structure for activities overseen. -
?Coordinates and administers the inter-relationship of the agency's accounting and financial systems, processes, and methodologies. Develops and maintains accounting procedure and workflow documentation. Ensures the integrity, accuracy, and control of Treasury’s accounting data. -
?Identifies weaknesses and inefficiencies in agency accounting processes. Reviews the accounting systems and structures to ensure alignment with the needs and uses including, but not limited to, the budgeting function, management accounting, and division/program-specific processes. Accounting systems include general ledger systems, subsidiary systems, accounting analysis systems, transmission, and storage systems, SFMS, Macros and Datamart. -
?Coordinates with accounting managers at DAS, OWEB, and DSL to ensure that Treasury accounting processes meet the needs of accounting teams at other agencies that rely on Treasury accounting entries and reports. -
?Oversees preparation of annual financial reports, year-end financial records closing process, 1099-MISC, internal management reports, A-87 annual reporting, and other accounting reports. Works with internal and external data processing professionals or designs and modifies automated accounting and reporting systems. -
?Reviews and approves biennial agency accounting structure as well as the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), note disclosures and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) reports submitted for inclusion in the State of Oregon ACFR and Statewide Single Audit. Monitors cash flow needs of the Agency’s biennial budget. -
Manages Treasury’s accounts receivable and accounts payable systems, policies, procedures, and reporting. Oversees daily accounting activity including the maintenance of accounting controls and the preparation of prescribed reports. Overall responsibility for accounting system operation including account structure, internal controls, and financial reporting. Coordinates activities with other agencies to ensure compliance with established policies, objectives, priorities, and applicable laws, rules, and regulations. This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid (remote and in-office) work location schedule; in-office work will be predominately from Treasury’s ?Salem office?. The person in this role will work from the Salem office on a monthly basis. In office time will be based on meeting with staff and specific workload needs. During our reporting season (October – November) and year end close process (June 30 fiscal year end) it may necessitate increased in office presence. Additionally, the team may have additional project work and/or meetings that require in-office attendance subject to business needs. $82,812? - $134,460? annually. There is a 6.55% cost of living adjustment that will be applied to the salary listed above. This is scheduled to happen in either January or February 2025. This position is classified as a ?Budget and Fiscal Manager 2?. This position is ?management service position?. Required Minimum Qualifications -
Experience in a position that utilizes and works with accounting standards, such as FASB, GASB, and Oregon Accounting Manual. -
Teamwork – Acts in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner, recognizes the worth of others, and places the good of the team ahead of personal objectives. -
Critical Thinking – Identifies and weighs options, makes sound decisions after reviewing all relevant information, plans for potential problems, takes calculated risks, and recognizes impact of solutions. -
Time Management – Prioritizes and manages time effectively across various competing tasks, demonstrating focus and adaptability, arriving on time for meetings, and meeting deadlines. You are required to upload your resume and a cover letter that addresses the two bulleted items below. Please make sure the attributes and qualifications you possess are clearly demonstrated in your application materials. Following these instructions and providing this information will be used to determine which candidates will be selected to move forward in the process. We will accept applications through the job announcement closing date, however, we may close this recruitment early, if we receive a well-qualified applicant pool. If interested, please apply early. Benefits of Joining Our Team -
Low employee premium share for medical, dental, vision, and basic employee life (1% or 5% employee share); -
Robust paid leave package, such as vacation, personal business, holidays, sick leave, and floating day of leave; -
Optional benefits include optional life, short & long term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, Oregon Savings Growth Plan (deferred compensation plan), flexible spending accounts, long term care insurance, employee assistance program, and more! About Oregon State Treasury Oregon State Treasury is focused on improving the financial well-being of all Oregonians. We provide low-cost programs for governments, and empower Oregonians to invest in themselves and their loved ones for a more secure future. Oregon State Treasury is led by State Treasurer Tobias Read. As Treasurer, he is the state’s financial leader, the custodian of public funds and chief investment officer. We prioritize investing for the long term, doing business the right way, and empowering Oregonians to invest in themselves. We're proud of the work we do to help families, governments, and businesses succeed. We are committed to cultivating a workplace that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We value and support the collective differences in who we are and celebrate the fact that everyone comes to the table as their own unique individual. We believe this commitment empowers our success and makes Oregon State Treasury an excellent place to work. As Treasury employees, our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion makes this a safe environment for us to ask questions, learn, and grow, and helps us to better serve Oregonians. Our Values and Principles INTEGRITY---INNOVATION---DIVERSITY---TRUST---PROFESSIONALISM---ACCESSIBILITY -
Prospective employees are subject to an extensive background check that may include, but not be limited to, validation of all application materials, prior employment, and professional references, driving records and fingerprint-based state and federal criminal and civil records.? Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification. -
OST does not offer visa sponsorships, and within three days of hire, the successful candidate will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. -
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Oregon State Treasury will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please call Oregon State Treasury at 503-378-4000 and request to be connected to Human Resources. |
