Accounting Technician - Accounts Payable Technician

# **OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY**## ****ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN / ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TECHNICIAN****## **********Salem, Oregon - **CENTRAL OFFICE************The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking an **Accounts Payable Technician** to join our Financial Services Division in Salem. This position is part of the Business Services team that provides critical support across the agency. As an Accounts Payable Technician, you will ensure that vendor payments, travel reimbursements, and other accounts payable functions are completed with accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.At OYA, we protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe, supportive environments. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), fostering a workforce that reflects and serves our communities. If you value accuracy, teamwork, and the opportunity to support meaningful work, we encourage you to apply.### What You Will DoAs an Accounts Payable Technician, your key responsibilities will include:* Process and audit accounts payable transactions such as travel reimbursements, expense vouchers, leases, utilities, and contract payments to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.* Review and monitor State P-Card of Oregon (SPOTS) transactions, ensuring correct account coding, appropriate documentation, and adherence to state and agency policies.* Research and resolve discrepancies by working with staff, vendors, and stakeholders, providing clear guidance and training on procedures when needed.* Maintain and reconcile accounting records by preparing expenditure batches, entering data into the statewide accounting system (SFMA/R\*STARS, OregonBuys), and ensuring accuracy of entries.* Support financial reporting and process improvement efforts by compiling data for performance measures, assisting with year-end deadlines, and contributing to special projects.* Provide responsive customer service by answering inquiries, explaining technical information, and supporting staff across the agency with accounts payable procedures.**Additional Information:*** **Hybrid Telework:** This position is required to work at the Salem Central Office 4 or more days **a month** depending on business needs.* **Limited Duration:** This is a limited duration appointment that is expected to end on or before April 30, 2026. Limited duration appointments are benefits eligible and have a designated maximum length of service. This position has the potential to become permanent.* This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current and future vacancies.* Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. For more information on pay equity, .* The salary range listed is the non- participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review the

page for more details.* This position receives annual increases on the anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.* Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.**What You Need To Qualify:*** Two years of experience calculating, recording, and maintaining accounting information that must include coding transactions and checking them for propriety, balancing, and resolving discrepancies in computer edits; **OR*** One year of experience calculating, recording, and maintaining accounting information that must include coding transactions and checking them for propriety, balancing, and resolving discrepancies in computer edits **AND** at least 43 quarter (29 semester) credit hours from an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school that includes 9 quarter (6 semester) credit hours in accounting. Credit hours must include introductory level accounting courses 1 and 2; **OR*** Successful completion of the State of Oregon Accounting Career Mobility Program or equivalent accounting certificate program from an accredited college or university; **OR*** At least 94 quarter (62 semester) credit hours or an associate degree from an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school that includes 12 quarter (8 semester) credit hours in accounting. Credit hours must include introductory level accounting courses 1 and 2 and may include any additional accounting courses with “accounting” in the title.**DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA:** In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the attributes below to determine whom to interview.* Strong attention to detail with high level of accuracy* Demonstrated experience reviewing a variety of accounts payable invoices* Strong research and problem-solving abilities* Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating technical information in writing and in person* Proficient in using software systems such as Microsoft TEAMS, Outlook, and Excel- ******COVER LETTER REQUIRED:******

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Please ensure it is in **PDF** format for accessibility.- **After you submit your application please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire.** This step will come after you submit your application and will complete the process. **If you are an employee, the tasks can be found in your Workday inbox.**OYA values our employees. We believe that your time outside of the workplace is as valuable as it is inside the workplace. We offer a **great work/life balance** with **flexible** work schedules on most positions and a **competitive** benefits package #J-18808-Ljbffr