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Financial Analyst

Salem | ODOT | Transportation Building Full time

Initial Posting Date:

11/04/2025

Application Deadline:

11/25/2025

Agency:

Department of Transportation

Salary Range:

$5,325 - $8,148

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Financial Analyst

Job Description:

Fiscal Analyst 2 – Financial Analyst
Oregon Department of Transportation
Finance and Budget Division – Financial Services Branch
Policy and Compliance Unit
Salem

This position is open for recruitment and fully funded following the 2025 Special Legislative Session.

The role: 

We are recruiting for a financial analyst to join our team in Salem! In this collaborative role, you’ll provide analysis and support to division and branch offices in areas such as accounting, budgeting, internal controls and financial reporting. You’ll evaluate operational expenses, interpret policies, and prepare and submit journal entries in our accounting system. Apply today!

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

  • Set up expenditure accounts and subjobs in our accounting system.

  • Ensure unit tables and funding sources are accurate.

  • Research expenditure charge issues and assist with journal entries.

  • Identify the appropriate coding for transactions, labor and activity reporting.

  • Assist in monitoring position management and tracking of permanent financing.

  • Create financial reports and spreadsheets and help staff use and interpret reports and financial inquiry data tools.

  • Review accounting systems and ensure effective internal controls.

  • Work regularly with accounting, budgeting and program management staff to identify and address financial and policy needs.

  • Proactively reach out to staff and managers to help with financial and accounting issues or questions.

  • Work in an office environment with hybrid work options available once trial service is complete.

  • Occasional overtime may be required and may travel to attend meetings

  • To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.

What’s in it for you:

  • Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.

  • Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying. 

  • The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.

  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

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Minimum qualifications:

Five years of progressively responsible experience that included the preparation, analysis, and administration of a budget or fiscal system;
OR

Five years of professional-level experience in accounting, fiscal auditing, management or program analysis. Experience must have included modeling, forecasting and analyzing fiscal information.
OR

Successful completion of the Department of Administrative Services Budget and Management Public Administrative Trainee Program.

Note: A bachelor's degree in business, public or non-profit management, finance, accounting or a related degree (such as public policy, political science, public administration, economics or other analytical or technical degree) may substitute for three years of the required experience. A graduate-level degree in any of the above areas may substitute for four of the five years.

What we’d like to see:

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.

  • Experience evaluating and resolving fiscal issues, conducting research and recommending improvements.

  • Knowledge of state accounting and payroll systems, preferably ODOT’s systems such as Transportation Environment Accounting and Management System (TEAMS), TAMS (Kronos) and Workday.

  • Experience using database reporting tools such as Hyperion or similar database reporting tool, PowerPivot, Brio, Microsoft Access and Microsoft 365 platforms.

  • Demonstrated experience analyzing financial data, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.

  • Experience interpreting and applying financial policies, procedures and internal controls in a professional setting.

  • Proven record of collaborating effectively on cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.

  • Documented ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

How to apply:

  • Complete the following required steps:

    • Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.

    • Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section above. 

      • Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages. 

      • Please address your cover letter to Richard Brock, Policy and Compliance Manager. 

      • Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities. 

      • You must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ section of the application. 

    • Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.

  • 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 a current State of Oregon 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 be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

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Additional information:

  • We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].

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

  • We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.

  • We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.

  • You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of 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. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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Financial analysis, Fiscal management, Budget development, Expenditure tracking, Cost analysis, Accounting systems, Internal controls, Financial reporting, Policy interpretation, Journal entries, Reconciliation, Financial compliance, Audit preparation, Fiscal operations