Sr. Payroll Operations Accountant

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The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) 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. The Office routinely represents the Governor with other elected officials, political subdivisions, other states, and investment houses. Specific policy sections within the Office include Budget Policy (BAM), Statewide Audit and Budget Reporting (SABRS), Capital Finance and Planning, and the Office of the State Controller.

What You’ll Do

The Sr. Payroll Operations Accountant part of Oregon Payroll Statewide Services (OSPS), which is within the Office of the State Controller and is responsible for providing management and operational control, payroll policy and direction, training and end user support for Workday Payroll. You will establish and maintain accounting procedures and controls for all accounting functions within the Payroll Operations section. You are responsible for ensuring the completeness and accuracy of all payroll tax returns for Federal, State and local tax entities for the enterprise, as well as filing all required returns with the appropriate tax entity and verifying compliance with payroll tax regulations. Providing assistance to the OSPS Payroll Operations manager, staff accountants, and state agency payroll offices in the application of proper accounting theory to all procedures, payroll system processes and system generated reports.

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This Is What You Need to Qualify

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Government Financial Manager certificate AND three years of accounting experience equivalent to Accountant 2 work*; OR

• 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 Accounting AND three years of accounting experience equivalent to Accountant 2 work; OR

• 32 quarter (21 semester) credit hours from an accredited institution in Accounting AND five years of related accounting experience** .

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

*Accountant 2 work includes designing and modifying accounting systems that require frequent changes in requirements to meet specific business objectives, consulting with program managers or external organizations, and assuring the proper functioning and accountability of fiscal operations.

**Related accounting experience includes a) classifying, analyzing, and reconciling complex financial data and records; b) designing, recommending, and installing modifications of accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records; c) preparing audited financial statements and reports; d) analyzing and interpreting laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances to ensure the legality of financial transactions; and e) analyzing and interpreting complex accounts and account relationships resulting in accounting entries.

The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes:

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and navigate applicable tax laws, payroll rules, state laws, in each state to determine necessary registration requirements and process.

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills to work closely with senior financial management officers to ensure compliance.

• Skill and understanding of advanced accounting theory and ability to analyze and resolve difficult and unusual payroll/accounting and reporting issues, and to prevent, detect, and correct errors.

• Strong attention to detail, ensuring the accuracy the calculations of all payroll earnings, deductions, taxes and adjustments, as well as that all pertinent tax information has been collected and all payroll tax reporting is provided accurately and timely to all subject tax entities, including amended tax returns as needed.

• Technical knowledge of accounting standards as published by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and other recognized authoritative bodies, as well as knowledge of specific state and federal laws and regulations.

• Possesses an in-depth understanding of the principles of governmental accounting and financial reporting, along with standard system testing techniques and documentation practices.

• Demonstrated experience with Workday or other HRIS/Payroll software is preferred.

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. 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. 

Our amazing benefits include: 

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.  Optional benefits including life insurance, disability, FSA, and more

• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service. 

• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement. 

• Get There - Oregon’s easy-to-use carpool matching tool and trip planner. 

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: You may qualify for the PSLF program.

• Offering hybrid work schedule! Some in-office work will be required, terms of hybrid work will be discussed and agreed upon between the hiring manager and successful candidate.

How to Apply

• Click on the "Apply" link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date and time. For step-by-step instructions click apply to work for the state or current state employee.

• Required Documents: cover letter and resume

• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above. Failing to attach required documents may result in disqualification of your application.

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

• Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After hitting submit there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing. Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline.

• 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.  Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting in order to have the preference considered.

Additional Details

• This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent, Management Service - Exempt, Sr. Payroll Operations Accountant  (Accountant 3) position and may be used to fill future vacancies.

• 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%. Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity.

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.

• Employee will be required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state where the employee resides.

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

• If you need an application in an alternate format in order to complete the process or for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), you may contact the Recruiter, Nancy Karnas at: [email protected]  |971-719-3083.

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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.