[OSFA] Accountant 2 position at DHS; closing is May 5

[MCINTYRE John * DAS SCD]

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Administrative Services Employment Opportunity
ACCOUNTANT 2
(INTERFACE RESOURCE ANALYST)
$2664 - $3698 MONTHLY

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:  LEHS5222
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER:  C1216
OPEN:  APRIL 21, 2005
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  MAY 5, 2005
LOCATION:  SALEM
This employment opportunity is with Administrative Services/ Office of
Financial Services/ Interface Resource Unit which is part of the
Department of Human Services (DHS).  There is one full-time opening
located in Salem.  This position is represented by a union.
This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of
qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill
future vacancies as they occur.
You must be a current employee (this includes regular status, trial
service and limited duration employees) with the State of Oregon to
apply for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS
A CPA certificate; OR

Two years of professional accounting experience applying basic
accounting theory and principles to examine, account for, reconcile,
analyze, and interpret standard accounting data and records AND EITHER:
a Bachelor's degree in Accounting; OR
a Bachelor's degree in any discipline that included or is a supplemented
by 30 quarter (20 semester) credit hours in accounting.  Credit hours
must be upper division from a system of higher education (four-year
institution accredited to grant Baccalaureate degrees); OR	
30 quarter (20 semester) credit hours in accounting.  Credit hours must
be upper division from a system of higher education (four-year
institution accredited to grant Baccalaureate degrees); and two years
doing independent research and analysis which included making
recommendations that resolved issues; OR
30 quarter (20 semester) credit hours in any of the following:
accounting principles, intermediate accounting, advanced accounting,
finance, business law, cost accounting, accounting information systems,
or auditing; and two years of accounting experience 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; OR
15 quarter (10 semester) graduate-level accounting credit hours may
substitute for one year of the professional accounting experience.
Graduate-level coursed used to satisfy the educational requirement may
not be used to satisfy the experience requirement.  
Credit must be from an accredited college or university.  Submit a
photocopy of transcripts.
SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING
State of Oregon Application Form PD100
<http://www.dhs.state.or.us/jobs/publications/howapply.htm>  
You may deliver, mail, or FAX your completed application.  It must be
received no later than 5:00 p.m. on the application deadline 
Department of Human Services
Recruitment and Retention Unit
ATTENTION:  Jean Fauth
500 Summer Street NE, E22
Salem OR 97301-1099
or
FAX your application to 503-378-2249 or 503-378-8463 
When faxing your application please include a cover sheet indicating
number of pages sent.
Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify
receipt of applications.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Obtain application materials, job, and benefits information by doing one
of the following:
Access the DHS website at http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/index.shtml
DHS Job Line at 503-945-5742.
Contact your local Oregon Employment Department office.
If you need assistance to participate in the application process, you
are encouraged to call 503-945-5698 (voice) or 503-945-6214 (TTY)
between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday.
Keep a copy of your application materials for your job interviews.  DHS
does not provide copies. Although faxing your application is an option,
DHS is not responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a
result of FAX transmission errors or loss in the mail or e-mail.  Pay on
all announcements may change without notice.
Notice of your application results will be sent to you by mail.
Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you
may request a review of your application results. This review request
must be received in writing within 10 days from the date of the notice.
Additional application information cannot be accepted.  However, if the
recruitment is still open you may submit a new application, which must
be received in our office by the close date of the recruitment.
If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the
outcome of a criminal background and driving records check.  Any history
of criminal activity will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal
of the offer or termination of employment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for monitoring, correcting and adjusting
the daily interfacing of the computerized accounting systems within DHS.
The major duties include:
Monitoring and controlling accounting system computer interface;
Assisting with the development of control processes and reports;
Assisting in the interpretation and analyzes of control and reports;
Enhancing and implementing additions or modifications to the accounting
system profiles;
Researching financial problem areas by analyzing computer interface
problems;
Coordinating system profile changes within DHS and;
Preparing periodic and correcting adjustments.
WORKING CONDITIONS 
The person in this position works a regular work schedule and may be
required to work overtime.  The hiring manager will work with the
incumbent to determine work schedule specifics.
PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION HAVE YOU:
Reviewed the "Qualifications" section on this announcement to verify
that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?  
Clearly stated your qualifying experience on your application?
Indicated the correct title, class and announcement numbers from this
announcement on your application?
Included your social security number on the front page of your
application?
Signed and dated your application?
Attached any required supplemental information as listed in the "Submit
the Following" section?
PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US!
The Oregon Department of Human Services is committed to affirmative
action, equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity.