Initial Posting Date:

08/13/2025

Application Deadline:

09/03/2025

Agency:

Oregon Youth Authority

Salary Range:

$6,123 - $9,409

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Accountant 3

Job Description:

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY

Accountant 3 - Senior Accountant

Salem, Oregon – Equitable Building

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled Senior Accountant to join our Financial Services Division and lead key accounting and financial reporting functions that support our mission to transform Oregon’s youth. This position works closely with technical and professional staff to oversee preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), annual financial statements, and other financial management reports. The Senior Accountant develops and maintains accounting policies, procedures, and operating manuals; evaluates and strengthens internal controls; and manages cash flow processes. This role also provides expert guidance in the design and implementation of accounting systems, ensures compliance with the Oregon Accounting Manual (OAM) and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and performs complex accounting analyses. The ideal candidate will have proficiency with the Statewide Financial Management Application (SFMA), extensive experience with complex governmental accounting functions, and the ability to apply an equity lens in all aspects of their work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the agency’s fiscal year-end a