Grant Accountant 2 (Two positions)

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OHCS commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Our Vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and live free from poverty.

Our Mission is to provide stable and affordable housing and engage leaders to develop an integrated statewide policy that addresses poverty and provides opportunity for Oregonians.

Our Core Values: Collaboration - Compassion - Equity - Integrity - Leadership - Transparency.

• Working Condition: Hybrid > This position has some requirements for in-person work.

• This position is permanent, full-time, and represented by SEIU.

• Per the SEIU CBA for OHCS represented positions, applicants who are current OHCS employees will be considered and interviewed before external applicants.

• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

• This position requires both a resume and a cover letter, the cover letter will need to address the desired attributes listed in this job posting.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide oversight of the accounting, reporting, compliance and internal controls relating to federal and state grants from many different funding agencies. This position is also responsible for monitoring federal and state grants to ensure maximized use of agency revenue against expenditures. This position will also work with interrelated accounts in multiple accounting systems, evaluate and enter GL transactions, locate changes to accounts, reconcile accounts, analyze accounting transactions, prepare reports, and maintain accounting controls.

Possession of a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Government Financial Manager certificateANDtwo years of accounting experience equivalent to Accountant 1 work to include setting-up ledgers, account codes and controls, and modifying accounting systems.

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A Bachelor's degree in accounting, or in any discipline that includes or is supplemented by 32 quarter (21 semester) credit hours from an accredited institution in AccountingANDtwo years of accounting experience equivalent to Accountant 1 work to include setting-up ledgers, account codes and controls, and modifying accounting systems.

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32 quarter (21 semester) credit hours from an accredited institution in AccountingANDfour years of related 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.

NOTE:15 quarter (10 semester) graduate-level accounting credit hours may substitute for one year of accounting experience. Graduate-level courses used to satisfy the educational requirement may not be used to satisfy the experience requirement.

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The most competitive candidates will possess the following attributes, experience, and knowledge:

• Experience providing oversight of the accounting, reporting, compliance, and internal controls relating to federal and state grants from many different funding agencies.

• Ability to monitor federal and state grants to ensure maximized use of agency revenue against expenditures and seek to understand program operations to achieve shared goals.

• Ability to interpret and analyze state and federal statutes, regulations, and legislative bills with the ability to determine the impact of changes, demonstrating critical thinking and analytical skillsets.

• Demonstrated organizational skills, ability to manage deadlines, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, ensure follow-through on multiple open items at once, and pivot between competing priorities as needed.

• Skilled in excel, including spreadsheet and report creation, pivot tables, data querying, conditional formatting, advanced formulas, financial forecasting, and analytical research methods.

• Work with various subsystems, complete complex reconciliations comparing multiple data sources and control totals, ensure transactions are compliant with policies and federal and state requirements, and work with others to resolve variances.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with multiple stakeholders, demonstrate professionalism in all communication, and able to train staff and management throughout the agency as needed.

• Solution oriented, self-motivated, self-managing takes initiative and responsibility and prioritizes and values being a contributing member of a high-functioning team.

• Experience promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices in the workplace.

You will become part of an innovative and strategic group of professionals and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package!

• A positive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and cross-training.

• An agency that supports and encourages work/life balance and overall wellness.

• Generous benefits package including, employer-paid health insurance, vacation, and sick leave, eleven paid holidays, three paid personal days, flexible spending accounts, and an employer contribution retirement plan (PERS).

• The posted salary range is the total possible range for the classification. Candidates are screened through a Pay Equity process that evaluates various factors. Please see the Pay Equity website for more information.

*These dates are approximate and may change. *

• Recruitment Closes: 05/26/25

• Recruiter Screening for Minimum Qualifications: On-going

• Hiring Manager Screening for Requested Skills: On-going

• 1st Round of Interviews: Week of 06/02/25

• 2nd Round of Interviews: Week of 06/09/25

• Final interview - In person -TBD

• Anticipated Start Date: 07/07/25

• Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.

• External applicants: View this application instructional video. A PDF is also available by clicking here.

• REQUIRED: Attach your most up-to-date Resume. Please ensure your Workday profile matches your submitted resume.

• REQUIRED: Attach a Cover Letter that demonstrates how you meet the "Desired Attributes" for this position.

• A Cover Letter that does not meet the required criteria will be graded as ineligible.

If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the HR Solutions Inbox at: HCS_HR.Solutions@oregon.gov

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is Oregon's housing finance agency. We provide financial and program support to create and preserve opportunities for quality, affordable housing for Oregonians of lower and moderate income. Our vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and to live free from poverty. Across Oregon, housing has emerged as a paramount concern. The lack of available housing, high rents and high home prices are driving rapid increases in housing instability and homelessness. The data is clear: too many Oregonians are without a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.

OHCS is placing a greater emphasis on strategic planning and the way we invest our resources. Recently, we have restructured, refocused, and reimagined our agency. Our work has led to an increased emphasis on data, research, and customer service. We are carrying that effort forward with the Statewide Housing Plan. The plan articulates the extent of Oregon's housing problem and what we can do to address it. OHCS committed to the Housing Stability Council and our stakeholders that the plan will be responsive to the needs of the state.

OHCS released its Building Oregon's Future: 2023 Annual Report to update the agency's significant progress in meeting the goals outlined in the 2019 Statewide Housing Plan. We are now more than halfway into the five-year plan.

To learn more about Oregon Housing and Community Services, visit our website: https://www.oregon.gov/OHCS/pages/index.aspx

The Accounting Section of the Controller's Office includes general accounting functions for all aspects of the agency to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, grant management reporting, sub-grantee distributions, federal draws, financial reporting, management of general ledger structure and systems development to support accounting transactions, annual audit and statewide financial statement support, investment accounting, and enterprise financial statement and disclosures preparation. Work performed in this section ensures accountability, transparency, and stewardship of resources.

• If you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please send your request to HCS_HR.Solutions@hcs.oregon.gov and include the job requisition number.

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference as it may not be available to view after the job closes.

• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check.Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• Work Authorization: Oregon Housing & Community Services (OHCS) does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form containing authorization to work in the United States. OHCS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

• Veteran's Preference: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans' preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your "My Applications" section.

Emails

• HCS_HR.Solutions@hcs.oregon.gov

Links

• Application Instructional PDF

• Application Instructional Video

• Benefits Information

• Classification and Compensation Page

• OHCS Website

• Oregon's Statewide Housing Plan - Halfway Progress Report

• Oregon's Statewide Housing Plan - Full Plan

• Pay Equity

• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

• Veterans Resources