Accountant 1- Revenue Accountant

Initial Posting Date:

11/17/2025

Application Deadline:

12/07/2025

Agency:

Forestry Department

Salary Range:

$4,409 - $6,736

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Accountant 1- Revenue Accountant

Job Description:

Our Mission – To protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all Oregonians.

This position is Hybrid Remote Work. The duties of this position are performed remotely, as well as our central office in Salem.  In addition, the ability to report to Salem is required when business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team

Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, competitive benefits packages and so much more. Great Benefits Package - watch this video here

You’ll be part of the ODF team that serves our fellow Oregonians relying on regulation and protection of both public and private forest land in our great state of Oregon!​ Click here.

What we are looking for:

• Provide accounts receivable Accounting for the agency.
• Complete the input of transactions into Sage A/R and ensures balances in Sage A/R reconcile to R*STARS.
• Reviews and approves revenue transactions, processes correcting entries, recommends process improvements, and assists in the Department’s year-end closing processes by making sure transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP, OAM and agency policy.
• Monitor the accounts receiving aging report, liquidates delinquent accounts timely, and assigns accounts to the Department of Revenue for full collection services.
• Track liquidated and delinquent account activity for quarterly and annual performance reporting to the Department of Administrative Services Statewide Accounts Receivable Management and Legislative Fiscal Office.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Government Financial Manager certificate

OR

A bachelor’s degree in accounting

OR

Successful completion of the State of Oregon Accounting Career Mobility Program or equivalent accounting certificate program from an accredited college or university

OR

32 quarter (21 semester) credit hours in Accounting from an accredited institution AND two years of technical, para- professional accounting experience to include:

a) classifying, analyzing, and reconciling financial data and records

b) designing, recommending, and installing modifications of accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records

c) preparing financial statements and reports

d) analyzing and interpreting laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances to ensure the legality of financial transactions, and

e) analyzing, interpreting, and making recommendations related to accounting transactions, accounts and account relationships resulting in accounting entries.

Note: Driver’s License Check - This position requires the operation of a state vehicle for the purpose of conducting official State business. If your license is from outside Oregon, you must submit at least a three-year court/DMV printout.  If you have an Oregon driver’s license, a record check will be conducted on the top candidate to ensure a valid license and acceptable driving record.

​Desired Skills:

• Detail oriented.
• Ability to coordinate between all the entities in Financial Services.
• Ability to make accounting decisions with efficiency.
• Ability to ensure work of Revenue Unit conforms to standards and procedures regarding receivables and revenue.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to make sound decisions.
• Ability to work occasional overtime.
• Ability to stop, bend and lift files and supplies up to 50 lbs.

How to Apply:

• Cover letter and resume are both required - Failure to submit the required cover letter or resume will remove your application from consideration. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
• Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date.
• Current State of Oregon employees – You must apply through your employee Workday account.

Additional Details:

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
• This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• For questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager: James.reed@odf.oregon.gov 
• Oregon Department of Forestry 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. 
• Veterans - If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the qualifications; veterans' preference points will be added to your score. After you have applied you will be sent a task in your Workday account to provide your veteran documentation at that time. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources.
• Relocation assistance may be available per agency policy 40.055.10 for current or recalled employees or 40.055.20 for new employees
• If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact kathie.a.brostrom@odf.oregon.gov 

ODF is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices.