Staff Accountant, Accountant 1

Initial Posting Date:

03/09/2026

Application Deadline:

03/16/2026

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$4,519 - $6,904

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Staff Accountant, Accountant 1

Job Description:

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Opportunity awaits!

The Oregon Department of Human Services, Office of Financial Services are seeking an Accountant 1 to join our team. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce where everyone feels welcome and supported.

In this role, you’ll apply standard accounting knowledge to ensure transactions align with agency and statewide accounting objectives. The position performs work of standard complexity, including reconciling accounts, preparing basic reports, interpreting accounting records, and supporting internal controls and financial reporting. You may also provide guidance to accounting technicians.

This is a great opportunity for someone with foundational accounting knowledge who is ready to grow their career in a collaborative, mission‑driven environment. If this aligns with your skills and goals, consider joining us and supporting the Office of Financial Services.

Summary of Duties

As a Staff Accountant, you will:

Accounting Functions

• Apply standard accounting practices to maintain procedures and controls for areas such as accounts payable/receivable, contracts, grants, reconciliations, and purchasing.

• Set up new ledgers and account codes.

• Review and analyze accounting transactions and enter appropriate adjustments.

• Reconcile accounts, correct errors, and recommend changes to prevent future issues.

• Interpret and follow applicable laws, rules, policies, and fiscal procedures.

Reporting and Analysis

• Generate and reconcile accounting reports, including fund balance sheets, operating statements, and other required financial statements.

• Prepare expenditure, revenue, budget status, and management reports, and assist with statewide financial reporting and annual financial statements.

• Conduct routine analysis of fiscal data, including cash forecasts, revenue estimates, and expenditure projections.

• Monitor budget balances and bring concerns or recommended actions to management.

• Maintain and review financial information for assigned programs or funds and provide analysis and solutions within policy and funding limits.

• Communicate relevant accounting information clearly to staff and leadership.

Consultation

• Work with agency staff to improve transaction processing, recording, and classification.

• Recommend improvements to accounting-related business practices.

• Participate in proje