Accountant 3 - Lead Program Accountant

Initial Posting Date:

04/08/2026

Application Deadline:

04/22/2026

Agency:

Forestry Department

Salary Range:

$6,276 - $9,644

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Accountant 3 - Lead Program Accountant

Job Description:

Welcome to the Oregon Department of Forestry

Our Mission – To protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all Oregonians.

This position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of reporting to our Salem office just one day per week. The remaining days are worked remotely from home, giving you a strong work-life balance while staying connected to the team. Occasional travel to other district offices may be required. In addition, the ability to report to Salem may be required when business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team

Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, competitive benefits packages and so much more. Great Benefits Package - watch this video here

You’ll be part of the ODF team that serves our fellow Oregonians relying on regulation and protection of both public and private forest land in our great state of Oregon!​ Click here.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for an experienced governmental accountant who is ready to step into a leadership role and help drive the financial operations of ODF. As the Lead Program Accountant, you will assist the Financial Reporting Manager and will serve as the Lead Accountant for Program and Area accountants and as the primary financial point of contact across agency divisions. This position will perform complex financial analysis, coordinate year end ACFR reporting and ensure all transactions comply with OEM, GAAP, ORS and agency policies.  Additionally, will develop and maintain internal controls and help drive efficiency recommendations across Financial Services. The ideal candidate brings strong governmental accounting expertise, experience leading an accounting team, the ability to manage competing deadlines in a complex organization, and proficiency in R*STARS, Workday, and related financial systems. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Government Financial Manager certificate AND three years of accounting experience equivalent to Accountant 2 work to include designing and modifying accounting systems that require frequent changes in requirements to meet specific business objectives, consulting with program managers or external organizations, and assuring the proper functioning and accountability of fiscal operations

OR

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or in any discipline that includes or is supplemented by 32 quarter (21 semester) credit hours from an accredited institution in Accounting AND three years of related accounting experience equivalent to Accountant 2 work to include designing and modifying accounting systems that require frequent changes in requirements to meet specific business objectives, consulting with program managers or external organizations, and ensuring the proper functioning and accountability of fiscal operations

OR

32 quarter (21 semester) credit hours from an accredited institution in Accounting AND five years of related accounting experience to include

a) classifying, analyzing, and recon