Oregon Department of Human Services is hiring: Senior Technical Accountant (Acco

Overview

Senior Technical Accountant (Accountant 3) – Oregon Department of Human Services. Position title: Senior Technical Accountant (Accountant 3). Initial Posting Date: 09/19/2025. Application Deadline: 09/29/2025. Agency: Department of Human Services. Salary Range: $6,667 - $9,830. Position Type: Employee.

Job Description

Opportunity Awaits! We are seeking a highly skilled Accountant with expertise in governmental accounting principles to lead efforts to utilize technology and tools to improve financial business processes. This role requires a deep understanding of accounting operations and the ability to translate accounting standards into effective financial operations. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that financial processes not only meet operational needs but also uphold transparency and accountability. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to optimizing financial processes are essential for success in this position. We invite you to consider taking on a key role as the Senior Technical Accountant, Accountant 3, Office of Financial Services, for the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS).

Attention all candidates! A cover letter and resume are required. Please attach an updated version of your resume along with a cover letter not exceeding two pages that addresses the following. Applicants who do not submit both documents will not be taken into consideration.

Summary Of Duties

As a Senior Technical Accountant, you will:

• Lead efforts to improve financial operations through introducing new technology and process improvements.
• Apply advanced accounting theory and skills to business process design.
• Validate accounting requirements for various processes and assure that accounting structures, internal controls, data integrity and controls, and financial reporting meet the needs of agency customers, vendors, and other partners.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate various unit business operations for process improvement.
• Gain knowledge of latest technology and tools to increase the efficiency of financial business processes.
• Ensure processes are compliant with GAAP, GASB and OAM requirements.
• Ensure solutions support state and federal reporting requirements.
• Design, develop, adapt, and implement technology and tools to accommodate complex agency accounting needs and to comply with generally accepted accounting principles, federal, state, and other external requirements.
• Analyze data from existing processes for potential integration, documenting options, risks and recommendations.
• Evaluate risk, benefit, and costs of proposals associated with business process improvements.
• Develop training on accounting topics related to GAAP and federal reporting requirements for the new processes.
• Presents and defends accounting policies and procedures requirements to interested parties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Government Financial Manager certificate AND three years of accounting experience equivalent to Accountant 2, including designing and modifying accounting systems and ensuring proper fiscal operations; OR
• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or related field with 32 quarter/21 semester hours in Accounting) AND three years of related accounting experience equivalent to Accountant 2; OR
• 32 quarter/21 semester hours in Accounting AND five years of related accounting experience including analysis, modification of methods, preparation of audited statements, and interpretation of laws and regulations; OR
• 15 quarter/10 semester graduate-level accounting credit hours may substitute for one year of the accounting experience. Graduate-level courses used for education may not be used to satisfy experience.

Transcripts are not mandatory during the application process, but submitting them is encouraged. They will be used to assess educational requirements and must be provided when an offer is extended.

Essential Attributes

• Working knowledge of financial systems with the ability to design, analyze, and review financial processes and related policies.
• Ability to gather, evaluate, and analyze complex data.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures.
• Working knowledge of financial software tools to quantify and illustrate routine financial reports.

Working Conditions

• This position may be eligible for hybrid work.
• Office environment with normal hours.
• Requires frequent use of a PC and may involve sensitive or confidential information.
• Some travel may be required. Regular and consistent attendance is essential.

Benefits

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
• Annual salary increases until top of the salary range.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Cost of Living Adjustments and comprehensive benefits package.

Contact Information

• Recruiter: Ryan Bennett. Include the job requisition number in correspondence.
• Email: Ryan.Bennett@odhs.oregon.gov

Equal Employment Opportunity: The Oregon Department of Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups and aim to advance equity and diversity.