Accounts Payable Specialist (Accounting Technician)

Initial Posting Date:

04/23/2026

Application Deadline:

05/03/2026

Agency:

Department of Administrative Services

Salary Range:

$4,124 - $5,714

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Accounts Payable Specialist (Accounting Technician)

Job Description:

Accounts Payable Specialist (Accounting Technician)

Department of Administrative Services (DAS)

Location: Salem, Oregon (Hybrid)

The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is the backbone of Oregon state government. We keep agencies running smoothly by delivering essential business services—from finance and technology to procurement, publishing, distribution, HR, and facility management.

What You Will Do

As an Accounting Technician, you’ll help make sure payments are accurate, timely, and compliant. You’ll work with real financial data, apply statewide accounting policies, and build skills for a long‑term career in public finance.

Typical daily duties include:

• Process payments, travel reimbursements, and contract‑related transactions

• Make sure payments meet state rules and documentation requirements

• Troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies

• Review invoices for accuracy

• Maintain and set up vendor accounts

• Reconcile statements and payment histories

• Use statewide accounting systems

• Support audits and answer agency questions

You’ll gain hands‑on experience with statewide financial systems, work closely with agencies across Oregon, and build skills in accounting, compliance, and customer service. If you’re looking for a start in public service with opportunities to grow your career, this is it.

View the entire job description here.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

You must meet one of the following:

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.

Training or experience must include using a computer to enter, update, or retrieve information.

Desired Attributes:

• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy in financial or data-entry work

• Ab