State of Oregon · 8 hours ago
Accounting Technician
Salem, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$4,124/mo - $5,714/mo
1+ years expThe Oregon Department of Agriculture is seeking two Accounting Technicians to join their team in Salem, Oregon. The role involves handling accounts receivable tasks, including processing payments, verifying documents, and maintaining accurate accounting records.
GovernmentNon ProfitPublic SafetySocial
No H1B
Responsibilities
Open and sort brand inspection mail, retain checks, cash, and relevant documents and deliver remaining mail to Livestock ID program
Review and verify brand inspection documents and fees
Prepare validation documents for cash transactions
Batch cash transactions and charge transactions for entry into brand inspection database
Print invoices monthly for charge transactions
Serve as Cashier/Reception check-in for department
Receive, sort, open mail and prepare daily receipts for deposit and entry into accounting records
Review checks and documents for necessary information and request corrections or additional information if necessary
Validate documents and record receipts in the computer system
Accept payment from general public for various fees by determining correct fees, making change, and writing receipts
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Training or experience must include using a computer to enter, update, or retrieve information
Preferred
Experience using Statewide Financial Management Application (SFMA)
Skill in applying specific, well-defined rules, policies and procedures to work performed
Experience processing payments and reviewing documents for necessary information
Excellent customer service skills for both internal and external customers
Ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively in a team setting, sharing information, and coordinating processes
Demonstrated ability in handling confidential information with discretion
Possess exceptional prioritization and organizational skills
Experience in a public facing role as cashier or reception
Benefits
Excellent medical, vision and dental coverage
Paid holidays off
Personal business leave
Paid and accrued vacation leave
Sick leave
Basic life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Deferred compensation savings program
Flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses
Company
State of Oregon
Official LinkedIn page for the state of Oregon. Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
William Wise
Chief Executive Officer
Kate Nass
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-05-04
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