Official LinkedIn page for the state of Oregon. Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern boundaries, respectively. The area was inhabited by many indigenous tribes before the arrival of traders, explorers, and settlers who formed an autonomous government in Oregon Country in 1843. The Oregon Territory was created in 1848, and Oregon became the 33rd state on February 14, 1859.

Industry: Government Administration
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

State of Oregon

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**Initial Posting Date**

03/25/2026

**Application Deadline**

04/19/2026

**Agency**

Employment Department

**Salary Range**

$5,907 - $9,143

**Position Type**

Employee

**Position Title**

Accounting Supervisor (Accounting Supervisor 2)- Limited Duration/Job Rotation ***Extended Close Date***

**Job Description**

-  EXTENDED CLOSE DATE - April 19, 2026. If you have previously applied for this recruitment (REQ-197247), you do not need to reapply. Names of qualified applicants will remain on the list for further consideration. ***

~~**Do you excel at leadership and team building that motivates others? Are you passionate about developing employees and driving team growth? Do you bring exceptional organizational, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills? If so, we invite you to join our team—apply today!** ~~At the Oregon Employment Department, we actively support a workforce that is representative of the people we serve including people from various races, genders, abilities, cultures, language skills, geographic locations, and justice system involvement. We value your life experiences and encourage everyone to apply with your transferable skills and qualifications from your work, school, and volunteer experiences. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation.

**What You Will Do**

As the Accounting Supervisor, you will supervise the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cashier Desk teams. In this role, you are responsible for communicating the decisions on operational plans and strategic planning set forth by the Accounting Manager and Chief Financial Officer. You will supervise various technical teams that are responsible for performing financial functions, ensuring all aspects of hiring, supervising, training, mentoring, and feedback is adhered to. This position coordinates daily activities to oversee the workload for the staff, and quality of the performance and work products to ensure the integrity of the agency’s fiscal program are accurate, timely, and in compliance. Additionally, this position also carries out the agency’s affirmative action, diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and responsibilities.

**For a complete review of the position and responsibilities, ****click here.**

**What We Are Looking For**

**Required Minimum Qualifications**

- Four years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience; OR one year of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

**Desired Attributes**

- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, Government Accounting Standards, and Oregon Accounting Manual, along with experience preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, and overseeing month-end and year-end processes — preferably with the State of Oregon or another government entity.

- Proficient in the Statewide Financial Management System (SFMS) for the State of Oregon, or equivalent experience with SFMS, and advanced Excel skills, including macros, pivot tables, and automation.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills – Ability to take complex financial data and identify trends or discrepancies.

- Leadership/supervision skills – Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff; effectively delegating tasks and balancing workloads; and experience contributing to the development of long-term goals, strategic fiscal planning and program evaluation.

- Excellent communication skills – Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner with team members and management; translate financial information into simple, understandable terms for non-financial audiences.

- Compliance and control skills – Demonstrated experience implementing internal controls or ensuring established internal controls are being followed; and experience ensuring compliance with policies, Oregon Accounting Manual, and regulations.

- Exceptional attention to detail – Ability to identify missing or inaccurate financial information and verify staff work for accuracy when reviewing batches.

- Excellent time management skills – Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to ensure completion of critical responsibilities first, and to support team success by helping organize and prioritize workloads.

- Adaptability – Ability to adapt to changing environments and manage evolving processes, with a willingness to learn new systems and procedures.

- Commitment to valuing diversity and promoting inclusion.

**What’s In It For You**

- A workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment and encourages learning and mentoring.

- Rewarding work in a dynamic and creative environment with colleagues who are passionate about public service.

- Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.

- Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

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**How To Apply**

- Required: Attach a resume and cover letter. Your cover letter must not exceed two (2) pages. Please make sure your application materials clearly addresses the desired attributes and minimum qualifications you have under the “What We Are Looking For” section above. Please upload your documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of the application. In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the desired attributes and required minimum qualifications to determine who to interview.

- External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” link above to fill out the online application and submit by the posted closing date. Please use your preferred name on application materials.

- Current State of Oregon employees (this includes temporary employees): Apply through your employee Workday account. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up-to-date and reflects your current position.

- Limited Duration Assignment: Current limited duration status employees will be considered for the limited duration assignment. Please apply through your employee Workday account.

- State Employee - Job Rotation Option: Current permanent status employees of the State of Oregon may choose to be considered as a job rotation candidate. To apply as a job rotation candidate, you must be currently employed by the State of Oregon (this includes regular status, who have completed trial service), apply through your employee Workday account, and have written approval from your manager/supervisor to apply. Please attach the written approval to your application. If you are unable to obtain written approval prior to the close date, please apply and be prepared to bring to the interview your manager's/supervisor's written approval.

- Important: Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application.

- The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. Immediately after you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.

**Additional Information**

- During the application process, the State of Oregon does not request nor require information regarding an applicant’s age, date of birth, or educational attendance or graduation dates.

- The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

- This is a limited duration or job rotation assignment scheduled to end 12 months from date of hire. Limited duration appointments are regular status and benefits eligible. This position may be extended beyond this date and/or have continued funding approved in the future with the potential to become permanent.

- This position is management service and is not represented by a union.

- This recruitment may be used to fill current and future Permanent, Limited Duration, Job Rotation and Temporary vacancies as they occur.

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

- Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

- Salary Determination: The information in your Workday profile will be used to complete an equal pay assessment to determine salary placement upon hire.

- United States Employment Eligibility: The Oregon Employment Department does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming 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. The Oregon Employment Department is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate you must present your I‑9 acceptable documents (See page 2) for employment verification.

**In-state Hybrid Work Information**

Candidates may be approved for hybrid work. Hybrid work suitability is evaluated based upon business needs at the time of hire. Hybrid work approval can be revoked at any time. Candidates are expected to:

- Reside within (or be willing to relocate to) Oregon, or one of its bordering states within a reasonable commuting distance (e.g. Vancouver, Washington) within 30 days from date of hire.

- Be able to report to the office location listed in the job posting, as necessary.

- Demonstrate access to a broadband internet connection that meets or exceeds the minimum acceptable requirements; Click Here to view the minimum acceptable requirements. OED IT Services will provide the necessary hardware to employees who are approved for remote work.

- Have a private workspace.

- Maintain good standing (i.e., no performance or attendance issues).

**Criminal Records Check**

The Employment Department is committed to being a leader in providing its employees with fair and equal employment opportunities and recognizes that as a best practice in equity and inclusion, criminal background check policies shall be job related and consistent with business necessity. For positions with authorized access to FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) information, a separate criminal records check is conducted by the Oregon State Police. If you would like further information on how each criminal records check is conducted, please read our Criminal Record Check Policy or contact us at the number below with any questions. **Note: **This position has been designated to have authorized access to Federal Tax Information (FTI). To verify identification, the successful candidate will be subject to a criminal background check which may require a fingerprint-based background check as a condition of employment.

**Contact Information & Helpful Links**

If you have questions about the position or need an alternate format to apply, please contact us at 503‑947‑1289; EmployeeServices@employ.oregon.gov. Please be sure to include the job requisition ID number.

Guidance our hiring managers use: Equity and Inclusion Recruitment Questions and Gender Identity and Expression Procedure!

Reasonable Accommodations | Veterans Resources | How to Set Job Alerts | Workday Applicant FAQ

Interview Scoring Criteria used during recruitment | What You Need to Know to Get the Job

**Come for a job. | Stay for a career. | Make a difference ... for a lifetime!**

~~**The Oregon Employment Department is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer, committed to workforce diversity. At the Oregon Employment Department, we foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to maintain a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault, or stalking. This applies to every aspect of our employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, retention, promotion, and training. ** ~~

Accounting Supervisor (Accounting Supervisor 2)- Limited Duration/Job Rotation *Extended Close Date*

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