Senior Accountant (Accountant 1)
Senior Accountant (Accountant 1)
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Job Description
Initial Posting Date:
08/07/2025Application Deadline:
08/18/2025Agency:
Bureau of Labor and IndustriesSalary Range:
$4409 - $6736Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Senior Accountant (Accountant 1)Job Description:
Seeking an Experienced Accounting Professional with Proven Expertise in Accountingand Leadership Support
We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced accounting professional with demonstrated expertise in accounts payable accounts receivable and broad-based accounting functions. The ideal candidate will bring a solid track record of professional-level accounting experience and possess leadership capabilities to mentor and support junior accounting staff.
***Current Internal State of Oregon employees please use your employee Workday account go to Jobs Hub Find Jobs to apply.
***All others To apply for this position click on the Apply link above to fill out the online application and submit by the posted closing date.
The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) is proud to be an equal opportunity affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity. We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups women individuals with disabilities veterans LGBTQIA2S community members and others to apply.
BOLI has an opening for a Senior Accountant (Accountant 1) position in the Fiscal Services Unit. The Fiscal Services Unit is responsible for administering a wide range of Bureau support functions including its budgeting financial recording payroll purchasing and mail services. This position will be based in our Portland office. The successful candidate may also be eligible to work a limited hybrid schedule.
This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
Whats In It For You
Permanent full-time employment
Work/life balance vacation sick leave 11 paid holidays a year and personal days off
Competitive benefits package including medical vision and dental
Advancement opportunity within BOLI and other State agencies
Opportunity to expand your technical and professional skills
Work with others who are passionate about public service
Make a difference in the lives of Oregonians
Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
What You Will Be Doing
As the Senior Accountant you will serve as lead accountant for the Bureau and as primary contact with other government agencies such as the Department of Administrative Services the Treasury Department Department of Revenue and IRS. You will provide accounting services for all agency programs and apply generally accepted accounting principles to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the information generated by the unit.
Why Join Us
Our mission...
Led by Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) works to ensure that Oregon jobs are good jobs where workers get paid what they are owed and have a discrimination-free work environment. BOLI protects workers rights through enforcement of state labor laws ensures adherence to civil rights law in public spaces and housing promotes the development of a highly-skilled workforce through registered apprenticeship programs and provides training and confidential assistance to Oregon employers so they have the tools they need to comply with workplace rules.
Working Conditions
Periodic travel to Salem for meetings and to field offices for audits or implementation of systems. Duties require use of copy machine and filing
Extensive use of personal computer for data input record keeping and interoffice communications
This position is a one-of-a-kind position in a small agency where there is minimal back up support. As such this position may be called upon to perform a variety of fiscal/accounting duties as needed to support uninterrupted services to the public and to agency employees.
This Is What You Need to Qualify
Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Government Financial Manager certificate
OR
A bachelors degree in accounting
OR
Successful completion of the State of Oregon Accounting Career Mobility Program or equivalent accounting certificate program from an accredited college or university
OR
32 quarter (21 semester) credit hours in Accounting from an accredited institution AND two years of technical para- professional accounting experience to include: a) classifying analyzing and reconciling financial data and records; b) designing recommending and installing modifications of accounting methods procedures forms and records; c) preparing financial statements and reports; d) analyzing and interpreting laws regulations codes and ordinances to ensure the legality of financial transactions; and e) analyzing interpreting and making recommendations related to accounting transactions accounts and account relationships resulting in accounting entries.
The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes:
Proven knowledge and hands-on experience in a wide range of accounting areas including accounts payable accounts receivable fixed assets and general ledger maintenance
Strong understanding of governmental accounting principles and practices
Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex financial concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Demonstrated leadership and mentorship abilities to support lower-level accounting staff
High level of accuracy attention to detail and organizational skills
Commitment to integrity ethical standards and responsible financial stewardship
Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team and across departments
Strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment
Dedication to continuous learning and professional development in the accounting field
How to Apply
Click on the Apply link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date.
The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above.
Attach your current resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes for this position. Failure to attach requested documents may result in your application being removed from consideration. These attributes will be used to determine which candidates move forward in the process.
For Internal Applicants (current state employees) your Workday Work History Profile does not meet the minimum expectation of attaching your resume. Please carefully follow all the How to Apply instructions to be considered for this position.
Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After submitting there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing.
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. If you have questions about the job announcement please contact the Recruiter.
Additional Information
Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017 a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience education training and certifications documented in the application materials. On average candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range.
The salary range listed is the non-PERS eligible rate. If youre already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible after 6 months of employment the salary range will increase by 6.95% and the required 6% employee retirement contribution will be deducted from your pay.
Veterans Preference - Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans preference. If you checked that you are a veteran we will ask you for your documents later in the process. Click on the following link for additional information on Veterans Preference.
Employment will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.
Work Authorization - The Bureau of Labor and Industries does not offer visa sponsorships. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future you will not meet our agency employment eligibility standards. Within three days of hire you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys Form I-9 confirming authorization to work in the United States.
If you have a disability or otherwise require an application in an alternate format in order to complete the process you may contact us at:
Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries
Human Resources
1800 SW 1st Ave Suite 500
Portland OR 97201
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
