Securities Accountant

Are you an experienced securities accountant looking for an exciting opportunity to join a team that is collaborative and committed to high quality work in a respectful and inclusive work environment?

Are you looking for a meaningful role where your efforts have a positive and impact in public service while also maintaining work/life balance with hybrid work opportunities?

Oregon State Treasury is recruiting for the newly created position of Securities Accountant. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the annual financial reporting requirements related to securities held by Treasury.

Job Duties Summary

• Value and analyze securities according to generally accepted accounting principles, federal, state, and regulatory requirements, as well as the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).

• Review external audit reports for integrity and veracity.

• Interpret and present information within and external to the agency.

• Design and analyze custom fiscal reports that are generated from a centralized accounting system and provide fiscal interpretations.

• Assemble and review data to complete statistical and qualitative analysis and research related to securities held by Treasury.

• Analyze investment performance and develop materials for management. Resolve accounting problems, cash flow activity and transactions.

• Monitor and track securities to ensure activity is in line with contractual agreements.

• Respond to auditors and other external organizations' information requests.

• Manage projects to design, develop, implement, or enhance complex accounting systems with a significant impact on statewide finances.

• Design or enhance Treasury-specific accounting systems to interface with statewide financial management systems as needed to meet special accounting requirements.

• Monitors all new, revised, or amended statements, interpretations, technical bulletins, implementation guides, and concepts issued or published by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).

• Alerts Business Services Manager and Lead Accountants to any proposed or implemented standards, bulletins, or guides that impact Treasury's accounting, reporting, and disclosing obligations.

• Reviews newly executed contracts to determine whether the contract is subject to GASB Statements 87 or 96.

• Develops and implements project plans to comply with new, revised, or amended GASB standards, bulletins, or guides.

• Works with Treasury Accounting, Investment Accounting, and Budget staff to resolve budget and accounting issues. Works with DAS and OWEB accounting staff on investment related accounting and reporting issues.

Work Schedule

This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid (remote and in-office) work location schedule; in-office work will be predominately from Treasury's Salem office .

The schedule will be approximately 90+% time spent remote with a minimum of eight times per year in-office presence; two times per quarter. Based on business needs, some weeks may require additional days in office.

Salary Range

$73,476 - $112,908 annually.

Job Classification

This position is classified as an Accountant 3 . This position is a SEIU represented position .

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Government Financial Manager certificateANDthree years of accounting experience equivalent to Accountant 2 work to include designing and modifying accounting systems that require frequent changes in requirements to meet specific business objectives, consulting with program managers or external organizations, and assuring the proper functioning and accountability of fiscal operations; OR

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or in any discipline that includes or is supplemented by 32 quarter (21 semester) credit hours from an accredited institution in AccountingANDthree years of related accounting experience equivalent to Accountant 2 work to include designing and modifying accounting systems that require frequent changes in requirements to meet specific business objectives, consulting with program managers or external organizations, and ensuring the proper functioning and accountability of fiscal operations; OR

• 32 quarter (21 semester) credit hours from an accredited institution in AccountingANDfive years of related accounting experience to include a) classifying, analyzing, and reconciling complex financial data and records; b) designing, recommending, and installing modifications of accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records; c) preparing audited financial statements and reports; d) analyzing and interpreting laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances to ensure the legality of financial transactions; and e) analyzing and interpreting complex accounts and account relationships resulting in accounting entries.

15 quarter (10 semester) graduate-level accounting credit hours may substitute for one year of the accounting experience. Graduate-level courses used to satisfy the educational requirement may not be used to satisfy the experience requirement.

Desired Attributes

Job Specific Attributes

• State of Oregon Government Accounting Experience.

• Certified Public Accountant

• Experience interpreting and applying Financial Accounting Standards Board and Governmental Accounting Standards Board rules, standards, and procedures.

• Experience preparing financial statements and disclosures.

• Experience with analyzing and accounting for investment securities

• Designing and documenting accounting procedures and internal controls.

Core Attributes

• Respect - Treats all individuals fairly and respectfully; works effectively with others; fosters an environment where opportunities to thrive are available to all; respects different values and viewpoints.

• Teamwork - Acts in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner, recognizes the worth of others, and places the good of the team ahead of personal objectives.

• Flexibility - Demonstrates willingness to change to meet organizational needs, professionally handles discomfort with a changing work environment, and remains calm in stressful situations.

• Communication - Effectively articulates and exchanges information with internal and external stakeholders. Is prompt in responding to questions and inquiries.

• Initiative - Takes appropriate action without waiting for explicit instructions, generates creative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.

• Critical Thinking - Identifies and weighs options, makes sound decisions after reviewing all relevant information, plans for potential problems, takes calculated risks, and recognizes impact of solutions.

• Time Management - Prioritizes and manages time effectively across various competing tasks, demonstrating focus and adaptability, arriving on time for meetings, and meeting deadlines.

• Attention to Detail - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing tasks.

How to Apply

You are required to upload your resume and a cover letter describing how you meet the desired attributes listed above.

Please make sure the attributes and qualifications you possess are clearly demonstrated in your application materials. Following these instructions and providing this information will be used to determine which candidates will be selected to move forward in the process.

Please address the following items in your cover letter:

1. Describe specifically how your combination of work experience and education experience meet the required minimum qualifications (please see required minimum qualifications in job posting).

2. Describe your experience with investment securities.

We will accept applications through the job announcement closing date, however, we may close this recruitment early, if we receive a well-qualified applicant pool. If interested, please apply early.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

• Low employee premium share for medical, dental, vision, and basic employee life (1% or 5% employee share);

• Robust paid leave package, such as vacation, personal business, holidays, sick leave, and floating day of leave;

• PERS retirement benefits;

• Support with training and development;

• Student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF);

• Optional benefits include optional life, short & long term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, Oregon Savings Growth Plan (deferred compensation plan), flexible spending accounts, long term care insurance, employee assistance program, and more!

About Oregon State Treasury

Oregon State Treasury is focused on improving the financial well-being of all Oregonians. We provide low-cost programs for governments, and empower Oregonians to invest in themselves and their loved ones for a more secure future.

We are committed to cultivating a workplace that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We value and

support the collective differences in who we are and celebrate the fact that everyone comes to the table as their own unique individual. We believe this commitment empowers our success and makes Oregon State Treasury an excellent place to work. As Treasury employees, our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion makes this a safe environment for us to ask questions, learn, and grow, and helps us to better serve Oregonians.

Our Values and Principles

INTEGRITY---INNOVATION---DIVERSITY---TRUST---PROFESSIONALISM---ACCESSIBILITY

Please visit the following webpage to learn more about Oregon State Treasury: https://www.oregon.gov/treasury/Pages/index.aspx

Special Information

• Prospective employees are subject to an extensive background check that may include, but not be limited to, validation of all application materials, prior employment, and professional references, driving records and fingerprint-based state and federal criminal and civil records. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• OST does not offer visa sponsorships, and within three days of hire, the successful candidate will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. To receive preference you MUST attach appropriate documentation as outlined by the Department of Administrative Services at the following website: Veterans Resources. You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.

• OST is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce.

• Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Oregon State Treasury will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please call Oregon State Treasury at 503-378-4000 and request to be connected to Human Resources.