Accounting Technician; Limited or Rotation; Oregon State Hospital, Salem Campus

Initial Posting Date: 10/20/2026 Final date to receive applications: 10/27/2026 Agency:
Oregon Health Authority Salary Range: $4,124 - $5,714 Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Accounting Technician (12-month Limited Duration or Job Rotation) - Oregon State Hospital, Salem Campus

The Accounting Technician position is part of the Business Services Department’s Accounting and Banking Office at the Oregon State Hospital (OSH). The Accounting and Banking Office delivers essential fiscal and patient banking support services for the hospital, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, contract and purchase order payment processing, transaction documentation, and petty cash operations, while also assisting with general office coverage needs.

This position primarily supports the trust desk within the business office. This is a full-time, limited duration opportunity and/or a job rotation opportunity for current State of Oregon employees. This position is classified service and is represented by a union.

• Two years of experience calculating, recording, and maintaining accounting information that must include coding transactions and checking them for propriety, balancing, and resolving discrepancies in computer edits;
• One year of experience calculating, recording, and maintaining accounting information that must include coding transactions and checking them for propriety, balancing, and resolving discrepancies in computer edits AND at least 43 quarter (29 semester) credit hours from an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school that includes 9 quarter (6 semester) credit hours in accounting. Credit hours must include introductory level accounting courses 1 and 2;
• Successful completion of the State of Oregon Accounting Career Mobility Program or equivalent accounting certificate program from an accredited college or university;
• At least 94 quarter (62 semester) credit hours or an associate degree from an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school that includes 12 quarter (8 semester) credit hours in accounting. Credit hours must include introductory level accounting courses 1 and 2 and may include any additional accounting courses with "accounting" in the title.
• Training or experience must include using a computer to enter, update, or retrieve information.

• Working knowledge of Avatar and AVRO.
• Proficient in Quick Books, Teams, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience working with and maintaining confidential information.
• Experience providing customer service in person and over the phone.
• Experience handling cash and balancing/reconciling a cash register.
• Epic experience is beneficial.

Preference will be extended to applicants with banking experience.

We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

This announcement is for one full-time, limited duration, SEIU represented, classified service, Accounting Technician position based in Salem, Oregon. This is an on-site, in-office position. "Review Section 4:
Working Conditions" in the position description (linked above) for more information.

Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.

The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying range. If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship.

Within three days of hire, you will be required to…