Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Requirements

• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Government Financial Manager certificate AND three years of accounting experience equivalent to Accountant 2 work to include designing and modifying accounting systems that require frequent changes in requirements to meet specific business objectives, consulting with program managers or external organizations, and assuring the proper functioning and accountability of fiscal operations; 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 three years of related accounting experience equivalent to Accountant 2 work to include designing and modifying accounting systems that require frequent changes in requirements to meet specific business objectives, consulting with program managers or external organizations, and ensuring the proper functioning and accountability of fiscal operations; OR
• 32 quarter (21 semester) credit hours from an accredited institution in Accounting AND five years of related accounting experience to include 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. 15 quarter (10 semester) graduate-level accounting credit hours may substitute for one year of the accounting experience. Graduate-level courses used to satisfy the educational requirement may not be used to satisfy the experience requirement.
• Ability to use Equity Lens in all elements of daily work

Responsibilities

• Lead the agency’s fiscal year-end accounting and reporting processes, including oversight of government bonds and the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards.
• Provide expert-level review of work performed by accounting professionals to ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, DAS standards, and the Oregon Accounting Manual.
• Guide and mentor staff, support policy and system development, and play a key role in preparing comprehensive financial statements and agency reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Statewide Financial Management Application (SFMA);
• Demonstrated experience with complex financial accounting functions, methods, entries, and accounting structures;
• Ability to accurately interpret, analyze, and apply applicable rules of the Oregon Accounting Manual and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP);
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating and preparing government Annual Consolidated Financial Reporting (ACFR) and disclosures