Initial Posting Date:
11/13/2025Application Deadline:
11/23/2025Agency:
Public Employees Retirement SystemSalary Range:
$4,023 - $5,575Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Cashier (Accounting Technician)Job Description:
The Public Employees Retirement System is recruiting for one (1) Cashier (Accounting Technician) position in the Financial Services Division (FSD), Accounting & Cash Tax Section (ACTS).
There is one full-time, permanent position.
This position is full-time in-office based at our headquarters office in Tigard, Oregon.
This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
We serve the people of Oregon by administering public employee benefit trusts to pay the right person, the right benefit, at the right time.
Financial Services Division (FSD)
FSD has a diverse and broad scope of responsibilities; FSD provides comprehensive financial services to the agency. This includes financial accounting, reporting, and tax services for all PERS’ Trust and agency fund activities including the Retirement Fund, Deferred Compensation funds, Benefit Equalization Fund, Health Insurance, and Social Security Programs. FSD also includes PERS Retiree Health Insurance (PHIP) and the Oregon Savings Growth Plan (OSGP) Deferred Compensation programs are also integrated and managed within the division. The Division is responsible for managing all the financial capital resources of the agency, as well as program service delivery to participants of the PHIP and OSGP programs. Through FSD management, we disburse over $3.6 billion annually in member and beneficiary benefits and receive $1.68 billion in member and employer contributions that are invested in the PERS fund. FSD business functions include preparation and reporting of the agency's biennial budget, coordination of actuarial services, fiscal analysis, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
Accounting & Cash Tax Section (ACTS)
The Accounting & Cash Tax Section is responsible for the accounting and financial operations for the Benefit Equalization, Social Security Administration, Deferred Comp & Health Insurance programs (RHIA, RHIPA & SHRIA) Cash Receipts and Accounts Receivable programs. ACTS is accountable for PERS’ Accounts Receivable and agency collection programs. The Section has a staff of eleven financial-related positions. ACTS will be responsible for the receipt, reconciliation, posting, and tracking of over $1 billion in funds annually for the trusts and programs.
What you will be doing:
As the Cashier (Accounting Technician), you will be responsible for safeguarding, processing, and depositing payments and treating confidential matters and materials appropriately. You will also be responsible for identifying and resolving system generated errors and reconciling registers and processing remittance advices.
For a complete review of the position description, please contact the recruiter recruitment@pers.oregon.gov.
What Are We Looking For?
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience calculating, recording, and maintaining accounting information that must include coding transactions and checking them for propriety, balancing, and resolving discrepancies in computer edits;
OR
One year of experience calculating, recording, and maintaining accounting information that must include coding transactions and checking them for propriety, balancing, and resolving discrepancies in computer edits AND at least 43 quarter (29 semester) credit hours from an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school that includes 9 quarter (6 semester) credit hours in accounting. Credit hours must include introductory level accounting courses 1 and 2;
OR
Successful completion of the State of Oregon Accounting Career Mobility Program or equivalent accounting certificate program from an accredited college or university;
OR
At least 94 quarter (62 semester) credit hours or an associate degree from an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school that includes 12 quarter (8 semester) credit hours in accounting. Credit hours must include introductory level accounting courses 1 and 2 and may include any additional accounting courses with “accounting” in the title.
Training or experience must include using a computer to enter, update, or retrieve information.
Candidates who are the most competitive will possess the following skills, background, and areas of experience:
Experience in handling high volumes of data and a significant workload.
Reliable and highly experienced in prioritizing and meeting critical daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills in providing excellent customer service.
Ability to track errors and resolve discrepancies in accounting records.
Thrive in an environment of respect and diversity while collaborating with co-workers.
Strong organization and attention to detail.
Solution oriented, self-motivated, and self-directed.
Benefits of Working for the State of Oregon & the Public Employees Retirement System:
Our team focuses closely on collaboration to support fellow teammates, while ensuring safety and looking for ways to innovate. 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.
Application Instructions & Requirements
Current State of Oregon Employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.
External Applicants: Apply via the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage.
Fill out the application or submit a resume. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume should include the beginning and end dates (mm/dd/yyyy) for each employer. 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.
Attach a cover letter. This position processes a large number of checks. Please describe how you safeguard and process a large amount of data.
After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will come before the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks.
Additional Details:
Visa Sponsorship: Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three (3) 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, or call Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.
The information in your application will be used to complete a pay equity assessment to determine salary placement upon hire. Please see the link here to our Pay Equity Project
The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%.
Finalists may be subject to a criminal history check. Criminal records are compared against the needs of the position and if found to conflict then may lead to disqualification.
The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.
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For additional information you may contact the recruiter by e-mail at vitaly.putintsev@pers.oregon.gov or by phone at 503-603-7500.
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