Accounting Technician 3

The Oregon State Police in Salem, Oregon is hiring for three (3) Full-Time, Limited Duration Accounting Technician 3 positions, set to end on or before June 30, 2023 based upon funding—however, we encourage candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for an Accounting Technician 2 to apply, as we may consider under-filling these positions until the selected candidate meets the minimum qualifications for an Accounting Technician 3.

For questions about this position or to request a copy of the Position Description, please contact OSP.Recruiting@osp.oregon.gov and reference Recruitment REQ-68644 Accounting Technician 3.

In this role you will work with a team to provide accurate and timely processing, entry and tracking of insurance benefits and payroll for all employees of the Oregon State Police. You will counsel employees and managers on the application of governing regulations, such as State Payroll Rules, multiple governing labor agreements, and PEBB rules. As part of your position, you will perform training for employees and managers on payroll, benefits and be responsible to investigate and resolve compensation discrepancies. You will also be assisting in the preparation, development, and update of letters and forms used by the Payroll Services Section.

Minimum Qualifications (These must be addressed in your resume for full consideration):

To Qualify for the full performance level of Accounting Technician 3 ($3,079 - 4,647):

To Qualify for the underfill opportunity of Accounting Technician 2 (Under-fill) ($2,952 – 4,436):

Preferred Skills (These must be addressed in your cover letter for full consideration):

You must submit a resume demonstrating your experience as it relates to the minimum qualifications for the position. In addition to a resume, you must submit a cover letter addressing how you meet the preferred skills for this position. Failure to attach a resume addressing the minimum qualifications and a cover letter addressing the preferred skills will result in disqualification of your application. Please submit these documents in either MS Word or PDF format.  Documents submitted in formats other than MS Word or PDF will not be reviewed and will result in disqualification of your application. Please only attach documents that are requested in this posting. Any additional documents that are submitted at this stage, will not be reviewed.

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The State of Oregon offers full medical, vision, and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave, and multiple paid holidays a year. If you have a desire to make a difference in the lives of Oregonians, apply today!

Pay Equity: As an employer, the State of Oregon complies with HB 2005 Pay Equity. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class in the payment of wages, and we do not screen applicants on the basis of current or past compensation. We determine salary from applicable professional experience and education. Please visit here for more information.

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Work Authorization: The Oregon Department of State Police 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. If you are the successful candidate you must present your I-9 acceptable documents  (See page 3) for employment verification.

If you require an alternate format in order to complete the employment process, you may contact Human Resources by email at OSP.Recruiting@osp.oregon.gov.