What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Oregon Patient Safety Commission?
Initial Posting Date:
01/29/2025
Application Deadline:
02/10/2025
Agency:
Oregon Patient Safety Commission
Salary Range:
$4,407 - $6,732
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Accounting Specialist
Job Description:
Are you an accounting whiz who’s interested in making a difference in the lives of Oregonians? Do you get chills when the numbers just… add up? Great. Let’s talk.
As the Oregon Patient Safety Commission’s (OPSC’s) primary finance resource, our new Accounting Specialist will manage all OPSC accounting- and finance-related functions, as well as general office-related duties. As a semi-independent state agency, it is essential that we are good stewards of the funding we receive and that we manage all of our resources effectively and efficiently. The Accounting Specialist will be key to upholding this commitment, helping OPSC to fulfill its mission to encourage safer healthcare for Oregonians.
OPSC operates two statewide programs: the Patient Safety Reporting Program (PSRP) and Early Discussion and Resolution (EDR). These programs offer a constructive space for healthcare facilities, providers, and patients to build a culture of safer care.
OPSC's semi-independent status gives the organization access to resources while allowing the organization to approach the work from a nimble, innovative standpoint. To learn more about OPSC, visit our website:
oregonpatientsafety.org
This position:
- Manages full cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
- Prepares monthly bank reconciliations and standard journal entries
- Facilitates financial reporting (e.g., required state reporting, agency leadership and board reporting)
- Oversees all banking needs
- Manages vendor contracting
- Manages office responsibilities, as well as various operational needs
This position requires a detail-oriented and highly organized financial professional with a passion for accurate and efficient financial processes. Authentic collaboration, clear communication, and a team-oriented, self-starter mindset are key to this role. We’re looking for someone who will bring their authentic self to work, adding to our collaborative organizational culture!
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Benefits of Joining Our Team
- Small, nimble team that is collaborative and innovative
- Eligibility for the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)
- Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and acompetitive benefits package.
- Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
- Live, work, and play inPortland, Oregon.
- This position is eligible for hybrid work, with most work performed remotely. The person in this position will be expected to work in the office as needed to support agency operations. Terms of hybrid work and the work schedule will be discussed and agreed upon with the successful candidate and hiring manager.
OPSC is committed to integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles into our work in a meaningful way, guided by the
State of Oregon Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan: A Roadmap to Racial Equity and Belonging
. We endeavor to create an environment that embraces and celebrates differences. We believe in communicating respectfully and seeking opportunities to learn, gain experience, and collaborate in diverse and multicultural settings.
What We Are Looking For
Minimum Qualifications:
- Possession of a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Government Financial Manager certificate; OR
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting; OR
- Successful completion of the State of Oregon Accounting Career Mobility Program or equivalent accounting certificate program from an accredited college or university; OR
- 32 quarter (21 semester) credit hours in Accounting from an accredited institution AND two years of technical, para-professional accounting experience to include:
- classifying, analyzing, and reconciling financial data and records;
- designing, recommending, and installing modifications of accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records;
- preparing financial statements and reports;
- analyzing and interpreting laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances to ensure the legality of financial transactions; and
- analyzing, interpreting, and making recommendations related to accounting transactions, accounts and account relationships resulting in accounting entries.
Desired Attributes:
- Strong understanding of accounts payable and receivable principles and procedures
- Skill in compiling and consolidating accounting information for various fiscal or budget reports
- Expert user of QuickBooks Online, with demonstrated experience using billing features
- Proficient user of Microsoft Office professional suite of tools, as well as the ability to quickly learn new applications
- Skill in reconciling accounts, initiating corrections, and making adjusting entries
- Skill in developing and maintaining business process documentation to support job functions
- Skill in applying process and systems thinking to maintain efficient and effective operations
- Knowledge of internal fiscal controls, and skill in recommending accounting controls and improvements to business practices, etc.
- Experience with contracting and vendor management
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally with strong customer service skills
- Experience using critical thinking skills to identify problems, review related information, evaluate options, develop recommended solutions, and implement solutions
Preference Statement:
Preference may be given to those candidates who have proven, expert experience with QuickBooks Online; demonstrated skill in managing full-cycle accounts receivable and accounts payable functions; and 2 years of experience working in a professional environment.
Application Details and Instructions
- Visit theState of Oregon job opportunities webpageto submit your application. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your cover letter and resume. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employeeWorkdayaccount.
- Attach a cover letter that clearly addresses how your education and/or experience relates to the Requested Skills, Duties and Responsibilities section of this announcement and your interest in this opportunity. Qualified applicants whose background most closely matches the requested skills will be invited to interview.
- This announcement is for 1 (one), full-time, permanent, Accounting Specialist position and may be used to fill future vacancies.
- Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline. If you have questions about the announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the Recruiter, Nancy Karnas at:nancy.karnas@das.oregon.gov| 971-719-3083.
Additional Details
- Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
- Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.
- Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visitVeterans Resources.
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The Oregon Patient Safety Commission is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity