Job Appointment:Full-TimeWork Schedule:Monday – Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.Work Location:1120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND OR 97204Benefits:Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.Union Representation:District Council of Trade Unions (DCTU).Application Material:Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.This entry-level operational bureau accounting position will perform accounting-related functions that primarily involve transactional support in addition to some interpretation and analysis, applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in the areas of accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections, and a variety of other regular, recurring and ongoing accounting and financial controls responsibilities. Work is performed using pre-defined guidelines and procedures and is subject to review by a higher-level accountant and/or analyst.
About the division/bureau:
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) Financial Controls division provides support to the bureau so that transportation services can be effectively and efficiently delivered to residents of Portland. Specifically, Financial Controls directs the purchasing of goods and services, oversees PBOT’s grants program, and facilitates bureau-wide compliance with the City’s accounting policies and procedures. We are looking for a highly skilled Accountant I to provide accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, and other accounting-related tasks.
What you’ll get to do:
- Use accounting skills and financial knowledge of Bureau and City processes to advance a wide variety of finance and accounting special projects, including internal and external audits, GASB compliance, internal control implementation, AR, AP, and collections.
- Review, reconcile, and research financial transactions.
- Carry out a number of accounting functions; reconcile and make adjusting entries and end-of-period adjustments to specific accounts.
- Work with initiative and independence while exercising professional judgment and strong communication skills.
Who you are:- Finance and Accounting professional: You have knowledge of public sector finance and accounting principles, methods, and techniques. You have experience applying your knowledge and utilizing a variety of database and ERP software systems.
- Detail-Oriented: You have a keen sense of detail and understand the importance of details within this work.
- Strong Communicator: A person who builds trust and strong relationships through professional, transparent, and clear communication with a diverse group of stakeholders.
- Results Driven: This position is high-paced and dynamic, requiring a candidate who can balance short and long-term goals.
- Collaborative: A motivated individual who values partnership and develops and supports relationships to get things done.
- Equitable: A person who maintains and advocates for an inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive workplace for all.
Although Not Required, you may:Possess experience with SAP or other large ERP systems.
Questions?:
Terrol Johnson
Senior Recruiter
terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.govApplicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their supplemental question responses and resume how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:
- Experience with governmental accounting and financial reporting as well as applicable accounting standards and procedures including GAAP, GASB, and FASB.
- Experience meeting multiple deadlines and the ability to understand the importance of managing a dynamic workload.
- Ability to perform technical, accounting, and/or financial transactions in accordance with Bureau/City accounting and finance rules.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Bureau/Office managers and staff, representatives of other governmental agencies, the public, and others encountered during work.
STEP 1: Apply online between October 07, 2024 - October 14, 2024
Required Application Materials:
- Resume
- Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:
- If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.
Application Tips:
- Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
- Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
- Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
- Do not attach any additional documents. Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. Do not attach materials not requested. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
STEP 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of October 14, 2024
- An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
- Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
- You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
STEP 3: Establishment of Eligible List: week of October 21, 2024
- Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
STEP 4: Selection (Interview): TBD
- Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.
STEP 5: Offer of Employment: TBD
STEP 6: Start Date: TBD
- A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
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- City of Portland Core Values
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