Job Description:
Oregon Health & Science University

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.


Accounting Technician

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 2024-31498
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Accounting/Finance
Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)

Overview

• Responsible for processing the completed biennial inventories received from departments, archiving original copies, preparing inventory files for distribution to departments, processing corrections of completed and returned inventories. Additional responsibilities include evaluating/correcting submissions from departments, contacting departments for information as needed, processing changes, transfers, adds, and deletes in the Oracle database, download inventory information, providing training to departments that scan their inventories, preparing exception reports for departments to reconcile, designing and implementing procedures to input inventories into Oracle, and completing procedures as mandated and directed by the Federal Government for institutions receiving federal funding.

• Responsible for processing capital equipment sent to surplus, preparing and coordinating requested transfer of capital equipment to surplus, completing necessary queries to provide detail for proper transfer of items to surplus, coordinating with property management personnel for proper treatment of fixed asset activity, and for reviewing the delete report and preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.

• Responsible for responding to inquiries from departments regarding inventory procedures and policies, working with team members (Accountants) to assist in responding to fixed asset accounting questions; build and maintain positive relationships with property contacts in 800+ inventory departments and with accounts payable personnel.

• Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned by the Accounting Manager. Projects will involve interpreting and analyzing accounting data, which requires a thorough understanding of GAAP.

Responsibilities

• High School diploma and one year of accounting technician/bookkeeping experience; OR
• Completion of college accounting/bookkeeping courses and 6 months of experience, OR
• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics that includes 9 quarter hours of accounting experience, OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Experience includes maintaining and updating Excel spreadsheets, accounting journal entry preparation.
• Proven experience in both written and verbal communication with internal and external customers.
• Higer level Excel and Word skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of diverse customers in difficult situations.
• Skill in developing and maintaining professional relationships.
• Ability to prioritze work demands.
• Ability to interpret complex policies and procedures and develop written guidelines

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics.
• 1 year of professional accounting experience.
  • Experience includes maintaining and updating Excel spreadsheets, accounting journal entry preparation. Proven experience in both written and verbal communication with internal and external customers.
• Advanced Excel and Word skills.
• Access data base experience.
• Experience with Oracle. Prior experience maintaining a larger database chart of accounts.

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