Initial Posting Date:
05/14/2024 Application Deadline:
05/28/2024 Agency:
Department of Administrative Services Salary Range:
$7,599 - $11,752 Position Type:
Employee Position Title:
Statewide Accounting and Reporting Services Manager (Accounting Manager 3) Job Description:
Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! Statewide Accounting and Reporting Services Manager (Accounting Manager 3)
As the Statewide Accounting and Reporting Services (SARS) Manager you will lead the SARS team, which is within the Office of the State Controller, and is responsible for statewide year-end closing coordination; preparation of the Oregon Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR); statewide accounting policy and the Oregon Accounting Manual; ad hoc reporting development and management, statewide audit review and ACFRS maintenance. You will interpret generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), lead the SARS unit in developing and issuing statewide policies, providing training, and gathering and reviewing agency financial information for the preparation of the ACFR.
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What We Are Looking For
Minimum Qualifications:
Seven years of supervision, management, or progressively related governmental accounting and reporting experience; OR
Four years of governmental accounting and reporting experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.
Desired Attributes:
Expert in accounting and financial reporting and providing advice/recommendation to management, with effective verbal and written communications skills.
Extensive knowledge of accounting standards promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and financial statements prepared in accordance with those standards, as well as knowledge of certain state and federal laws and regulations.
Knowledge of the Relational Statewide Accounting and Reporting System (R*STARS) and Statewide Financial Management System (SFMS)
Extensive experience applying analytical review techniques and conducting financial analysis and accounting research.
Experience in policy and procedure development in accounting and financial reporting.
The ability to lead in a team setting, actively demonstrating a willingness to collaborate, share information, and contribute to the unit's successes.
Preference Statement:
Preference may be given to current or former State of Oregon employees and/or candidates that possess Certified Public Accounting (CPA) certification.
Application Details and Instructions
Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage
to submit your application. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your cover letter and resume. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday
account. Attach a cover letter that clearly addresses how your education and/or experience relates to the Requested Skills, Duties and Responsibilities section of this announcement. Qualified applicants whose background most closely matches the requested skills will be invited to interview.
This announcement is for 1 (one), full-time, permanent, Management Service, Statewide Accounting and Reporting Services Manager (Accounting Manager 3) position and may be used to fill future vacancies.
Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline. If you have questions about the announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the Recruiter, Nancy Karnas at: | .
Benefits of Joining Our Team
At DAS, we are committed to innovation, continuous improvement, outstanding service delivery, and support for each other as professionals and as people. The Chief Financial Office (CFO), the division which includes the Office of the State Controller, is responsible for enterprise-wide fiscal planning and policy leadership. The CFO provides guidance, training and direction to ensure fiscal integrity and consistency across state agencies. We believe hiring highly skilled, diverse employees is key to cultivating positive results, well-informed outcomes, and value the unique skill set and perspective of all our team members.
Additional benefits include:
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package
. Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
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. Offering hybrid work schedule! In-office work will be required. Terms of hybrid work will be discussed and agreed upon between the hiring manager and successful candidate.
Additional Details
Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm 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.
Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources
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The Department of Administrative Services is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity. At the Department of Administrative Services, we embody the value of hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce revitalizes our state. We value diversity and foster a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.
