Oregon State Government

Initial Posting Date:

06/12/2025

Application Deadline:

06/22/2025

Agency:

Department of Agriculture

Salary Range:

$4,023 - $5,575

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Accounting Technician (Accounts Receivable Clerk/Cashier)

Job Description:

If you have demonstrated finance experience, exceptional analytical skills, and a passion for making a difference, consider taking on a role within The Oregon Department of Agriculture, Administrative Services Financial Services. We are currently recruiting for an Accounting Technician (Revenue Processing Clerk) position. This position is headquartered in our Salem office.

As the Accounting Technician (Accounts Receivable Clerk/Cashier), you will process brand inspection cash transactions and charge documents for entry into the brand inspection database and prepare invoices. You will function as the Cashier for the Department of Agriculture accepting payment from the general public for various fees by determining correct fees, making change, and writing receipts. You will work with agency program staff and field staff to seek information and documents to accomplish these tasks.

Our Accounting Technician (Accounts Receivable Clerk/Cashier) is a permanent full-time position, and is based in Salem, Oregon and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

Oregon Department of Agriculture – Who we are:

At the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), employees work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with ensuring healthy natural resources, environment, and economy for Oregonians now and in the future through inspection and certification, regulation, and promotion of agriculture and food. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are embedded in the Department of Agriculture core values. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Learn more about what we do here.

What you’ll be doing:

As the Accounts Receivable Clerk/Cashier, you will

• Open and sort brand inspection mail, retain checks, cash, and relevant documents and deliver remaining mail to Livestock ID program.
• Review and verify brand inspection documents and fees.
• Prepare validation documents for cash transactions.
• Batch cash transactions and charge transactions for entry into brand inspection database
• Print invoices monthly for charge transactions.
• Serve as Cashier/Reception check-in for department.
• Receive, sort, open mail and prepare daily receipts for deposit and entry into accounting records.
• Review checks and documents for necessary information and request corrections or additional information if necessary.
• Validate documents and record receipts in computer system.
• Accept payment from general public for various fees by determining correct fees, making change, and writing receipts.

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Working conditions

• General office environment with office hours Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm.
• Extensive daily computer use and desk work, which includes repetitious hand movement.
• Working with confidential and sensitive information.
• Must be able to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Must be able to perform job duties accurately and within time constraints.
• The person in this role must demonstrate strong abilities in handling confidential information with discretion and possess exceptional prioritization and organizational skills.
• May interact with upset or frustrated individuals at the cashier’s window.

This is what you need to qualify

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

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.

To receive credit for required courses, you may be requested to submit a photocopy of transcripts. Agencies may specify additional qualifications depending on the individual job requirements.

Desired skills

• Experience using Statewide Financial Management Application (SFMA)
• Skill in applying specific, well-defined rules, policies and procedures to work performed
• Experience processing payments and reviewing documents for necessary information
• Excellent customer service skills for both internal and external customers
• Ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively in a team setting, sharing information, and coordinating processes
• Demonstrated ability in handling confidential information with discretion
• Possess exception prioritization and organizational skills
• Experience in a public facing role as cashier or reception

Projected Recruitment Timeline

• Recruitment Closes: June 22nd
• 1st Round of Interviews: Week of July 14th
• 2nd Round of Interviews: TBD or if necessary
• Anticipated Start Date: August 1st
• These dates are approximate and may change. *

How to apply:

• External Candidates: Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.
• Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.

After You Apply:

• Before the job announcement closes, log in to your Workday account to check for pending tasks under “My Applications” and complete them.
• Remember to check your email (including your junk folder) and Workday inbox for updates on your application.
• We value our veterans! To ensure the security of your information, kindly follow the instructions for how to submit your Veteran documents for preference found here. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

Required: Attach a resume to your application. Show us how you meet the qualifications and requested skills on your cover letter and resume. Applications without both requested documents attached will not move forward in the recruitment process.

What’s in it for you

The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses. More information is available from the Public Employees Benefit Board.

Additional Information:

• Current state employees, please apply through your employee Workday account.
• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials. On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range.
• Please 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. Prior to making a job offer, an internal pay equity assessment will be completed. The successful candidate’s professional experience and education will be compared to the state employee workforce performing work of a comparable character to determine appropriate placement in the salary range. Candidates new to state service typically receive a salary within the first half of the salary range.

NOTE: Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

• United States Employment Eligibility: The Oregon Department of Agriculture 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. The Oregon Employment Department is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate, you must present your I-9 acceptable documents (See page 3) for employment verification.

Questions/Need Help?

If you have questions about the recruitment or need an accommodation for the recruitment process, please email to: oda.recruitment@oda.oregon.gov or call 503-986-4584.

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