Senior Accountant Job at Austin Community College in Oregon

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Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! Senior Accountant (Accountant 2)

Are you passionate about numbers, detail-oriented, and ready to make a difference? The Travel Information Council (TIC) invites you to join our team as a Senior Accountant, where your skills will be essential in supporting Oregon travelers and communities.

TIC is a semi-independent state agency with a mission to provide safe and welcoming rest areas, helpful highway signage, and informative historical markers. Our work impacts millions of travelers annually, ensuring they have the resources and safety they need on Oregons highways. Check us out at https://oregontic.com/

As our Senior Accountant, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring financial accuracy and accountability for all TIC operations. Your responsibilities include managing complex transactions, reconciling accounts, preparing financial reports, and leading our annual financial review, directly supporting the agencys success.

This high-impact position requires advanced accounting knowledge, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Youll collaborate with internal staff, agency leadership, and external partners to uphold financial integrity and support key projects.

Duties include:

1. Lead month-end close and prepare detailed financial reports
2. Manage complex journal entries, reconciliations, and unusual transactions
3. Oversee accounts receivable and cash management functions
4. Support payroll, vendor, and credit card administration
5. Coordinate the agencys annual financial review with external auditors
6. Train and mentor accounting staff
7. Analyze budgets, prepare statewide financial reports, and support agency-wide projects
8. Recommend and implement improvements to accounting systems and internal controls

Qualifications include:

• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Government Financial Manager certificate AND two years of accounting experience equivalent to Accountant 1 work, including setting up ledgers, account codes, controls, and modifying accounting systems;
• OR a Bachelors degree in accounting, or in any discipline with 32 quarter (21 semester) credit hours from an accredited institution in Accounting AND two years of similar accounting experience;
• OR 32 quarter (21 semester) credit hours from an accredited institution in Accounting AND four years of related accounting experience, including classifying, analyzing, reconciling financial data, designing accounting methods, preparing financial statements, and interpreting laws and regulations.

Note: 15 quarter (10 semester) graduate-level accounting credit hours may substitute for one year of experience. Graduate courses used for education cannot be counted toward experience.

Desired Attributes:

• Extensive knowledge of GAAP and GASB standards
• Knowledge of governmental accounting, including various basis of accounting and restricted funds
• Skill in analyzing accounting information to prevent, detect, and correct errors
• Experience preparing financial reports such as balance sheets and income statements
• A proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented mindset
• Excellent communication skills for explaining complex financial concepts
• A commitment to accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Familiarity with SAP B1 accounting software
• Public accounting experience providing assurance services to governmental entities

How to Apply

Ready to join our team? Here's how:

• External Applicants: Click on the Apply link and submit your application. View this video for help.
• Internal Applicants (Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account. View this knowledge article for help.

Attach a cover letter and resume; failure to do so may disqualify your application.

This is a permanent, full-time, unrepresented Accountant 2 position. Please save this announcement for future reference. For questions or alternative application formats, contact Cassie Graham at cassie.graham@das.oregon.gov or 503-949-6169.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

Join TIC's central office, where collaboration, flexibility, and work-life balance are core values. We foster teamwork and innovation in a supportive environment that adapts to your needs. Enjoy flexible schedules and a focus on balancing work and personal life, helping you thrive professionally and personally.

This position is eligible for hybrid work after three months of training and demonstrating independence.

Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family.

Paid Time Off: 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 8 hours of sick leave monthly, and progressive vacation leave.

Additional Benefits: Life insurance, disability plans, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, wellness resources, and career growth opportunities.

Potential for discretionary leave up to 40 hours for top salary range employees.

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Employment is at-will; TIC reserves the right to modify or withdraw this recruitment. Finalists will undergo background checks; adverse data may disqualify. Visa sponsorship is not offered. Applicants must complete I-9 documentation and confirm work authorization. Veterans' preference applies.

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The Travel Information Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workforce diversity.