Accountant ; Oregon State Treasury, Banking Operations

Job Description

Oregon State Treasury is recruiting for the position of Accountant 1 within our Banking Operations team. The position gather s and disseminate s information concerning the collection, deposit and disbursement of moneys owed to and by the State of Oregon.

• Performs bank reconciliations and associated bank adjustments for a broad network of banking institutions.
• Downloads daily bank activity and reconciles the account s daily.
• Prepares a monthly bank reconciliation, researches any discrepancies, and makes necessary corrections or adjustments.
• Calculates and prepares daily employment transfers. This includes working with multiple agencies to balance transfers and research discrepancies.
• Maintains and controls all records for the Safekeeping program by receiving and processing letters of instruction from agencies for security deposits or withdrawals, processing any coupon bonds received on deposit, maintaining and reconciling securities listing, running monthly reports, and mailing quarterly reports to agencies.
• Assists with banking’s generalized inquiries mailbox. This includes reviewing emails received from agency personnel and performs user administration for online banking statements by setting up new users and resetting passwords.

This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid (remote and in-office) work location schedule; in-office work will be from Treasury’s Salem office . This position will work in the office one day per week.

During the initial training period, employees are expected to be in the office more frequently to support onboarding, learning, and collaboration.

$ 52,908 - $ 80,832 annually.

Note:

Effective February 1, 2026, the compensation plan for this position will be increased to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA.

This position is classified as a n Accountant
1. This position is a SEIU represented position.

• 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: a) classifying, analyzing, and reconciling financial data and records; b) designing, recommending, and installing modifications of accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records; c) preparing financial statements and reports; d) analyzing and interpreting laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances to ensure the legality of financial transactions;
  
  and e) analyzing, interpreting, and making recommendations related to accounting transactions, accounts and account relationships resulting in accounting entries.

• Experience providing excellent customer service.
• Experience with banking operations and controls.
• Experience with posting and reconciliation of banking transactions.
• Experience with providing technical support for accounting functions.

• Respect – Treats all individuals fairly and respectfully; works effectively with others; fosters an environment where opportunities to thrive are available to all; respects different values and viewpoints.
• Teamwork – Acts in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner, recognizes the worth of others, and places the good of the team ahead of personal objectives.
• Flexibility – Demonstrates willingness to change to meet organizational needs, professionally handles discomfort with a changing work environment, and remains calm in stressful situations.
• Communication – Effectively articulates and exchanges information with internal and external stakeholders. Is prompt in responding to questions and inquiries.
• Initiative – Takes appropriate action without waiting for explicit instructions, generates creative approaches to addressing problems and…