Systems Accountant; Accountant Underfill

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** Systems Accountant (Accountant
1) Underfill Option Available
** Ready to make an impact beyond the numbers?  Consider joining Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) as a Systems Accountant (Accountant
1) where your attention to detail, analytical skills, and accounting expertise will help support the important work of serving Oregon’s veterans!
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* 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 and 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  Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs has one (1) full-time opportunity available for a Systems Accountant (Accountant
1) located at ODVA Headquarters in Salem, Oregon.  This is a permanent, full-time, union represented position within the Financial Services Department.

Please note:

This position may be filled at the Accounting Technician level as an underfill. In accordance with State HR Policy 40.010.02 – Recruitment and Selection appointments must be merit‐based and consistent with established classification standards. Underfill appointments for represented employees must be structured to ensure the employee is able to meet the

Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for the target classification within the established timeframe.  Employees appointed at the Accounting Technician underfill level must successfully meet the MQs for the Accountant 1 classification within 36 months of appointment. Progression is not automatic. Advancement to Accountant 1 requires:  
· Demonstrated the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the Accountant 1 classification,  
· Met all education and experience-related MQs established for Accountant 1, and
· Successfully completed all components outlined in the underfill development plan.
** About Us
*** An organization that often reflects the salient beliefs and characteristics of its leadership and, more importantly, its employees.
* As a state agency, our employees are some of the most passionate and dedicated people working toward a very noble mission, day in and day out. From our front-line, public facing divisions to operational services that support day-to-day business, our teams work together to deliver on a promise made to veterans and their families more than 80 years ago.
* To deliver on an incredibly broad mission in serving a diverse veterans’ community, we align and partner around a shared vision and of good stewardship of existing resources.
* ODVA unites federal, state, Tribal and local governments, nonprofits, and other veteran service 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 stakeholders 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 ODVA’s Accounting…