Accountant 3-Program Accountant

Initial Posting Date:

04/25/2026

Application Deadline:

05/03/2026

Agency:

Department of Veterans Affairs

Salary Range:

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Accountant 3-Program Accountant

Job Description:

The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) is a State of Oregon agency with a mission to serve and honor veterans through leadership, advocacy and strong partnerships. The Department is entrusted to assist veterans, their dependents, and surviving family members in obtaining their earned Federal, State, and local benefits. 

At the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, we value a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We stand by our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization, and recognize and celebrate our unique backgrounds and diverse experiences. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ community members. The strength of our agency lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at ODVA. 

The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs has (1) full-time opportunity available for an Accountant 3 (Program Accountant) located at ODVA Headquarters in Salem, Oregon.  

This position is a permanent, union-represented position with the Financial Services Department.

About Us 

• We are a collective of individuals working toward a very noble mission, day in and day out. From direct client engagement to operational services that support day-to-day business, our teams work together to deliver on a promise made more than 80 years ago.

• ODVA works to deliver on an incredibly broad mission in serving all Oregon Veterans and their families aligning and partnering around a shared vision and of good stewardship of existing resources.

• ODVA unites government, private companies, nonprofits, and other veteran services organizations to address issues facing veterans and their families. We are building support around specific issues that affect veterans. And we maintain strong relationships with key partners that allow us to continue to be a leading voice on veteran’s issues.
• This is ODVA's cadence. Together with our veterans and our partners, we honor the past, build on our strengths, and chart a course worthy of the next 80 years.

What you will do! 

As Accountant 3, you will be responsible for bond compliance and oversight. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitor loan activity to ensure proper assignment to the appropriate bond series
• Establish and maintain accounting codes when new bonds are issued
• Update the Electronic Municipal Market Access (EMMA) system with required information
• Provide stockpiled and pipeline loan data
• Prepare arbitrage reports as needed
• Update financial statement note disclosures at year-end with relevant bond information
• Compile and report data

What’s in it for you! 

The opportunity to work with and learn from a great team that has a passion for serving veterans in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same! We offer a competitive benefits package that offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for the employe