Job Description:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Portland State University


Position Details
Position Details

Proposed Start Date	12/02/2024
Classification Title	Accountant 1
Working Title	Financial Services Coordinator
Department	220191 - LAS General Operations
Position Number	D93340
Representation	OP - SEIU/OPEU Local 503
Position FTE	1.0
End date, if applicable

Position Summary

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept	Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners. More than 27,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation. For information about the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, please visit https://www.pdx.edu/liberal-arts-sciences/
Position Summary	The Financial Services Coordinator will be responsible for oversight and management of fiscal processes for multiple units. This involves daily collaboration with internal and external individuals and units to provide efficient and timely support and analysis that includes reconciling and providing budget balances, payroll accounting, and ensuring the proper application of university accounting policies. This position employs generally accepted accounting principles and theory of internal control with technical theory, and statistical methods to record, analyze and interpret revenue, expenditure and other business information. This position devises, implements, maintains, and interprets general accounting systems and reports for multiple units. This position works closely with the Multi-unit Manager, other financial services coordinator team members, the college Fiscal Manager, and the Assistant Dean for Finance to support the budget and financial needs of multiple units across all fund types, to include E&G, Foundation, Designated Operations and other fund types, as applicable in the units this position supports. In addition, this position will work directly with unit stakeholders to support budgetary monitoring, fund reconciliation, and fulfill the budget and financial needs of departments in the College. This position is required to be physically on campus 3-5 days per work week. Remote work may be available based upon business need. A copy of a Remote Work Agreement shall be retained in the employee’s electronic personnel file with Human Resources. We are recruiting to fill four open positions.
Minimum Qualifications from Classification	- Bachelor’s degree with CPA or PA certificate; OR - Bachelor’s degree with 30 quarter (20 semester) hours of college-level Accounting, OR - 30 quarter (20 semester) hours of Accounting courses AND three years of Accounting experience. Accounting experience must include at least 3 of the following: - Preparing transactions to be recorded in records of original entry; - Preparing journal entries, posting from journals to general ledger, or preparing original general ledger entries; - Summarizing data from a ledger to a trial balance; - Closing accounts at the end of an accounting period; - Applying PC spreadsheet, database, and word processing software; - Processing data using a computer.
Additional Minimum Qualifications for this Position
Preferred Qualifications	Knowledge of Slate, Banner, and Cognos (Datamaster)
Key Cultural Competencies	Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences. Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds. Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement. Adheres to all PSU policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Environmental Stewardship	Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days/Hours	Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement	The starting salary rate for this position will be between $23.45 and $26.97 per hour. The starting salary may be negotiable above this range, however it will be dependent upon the knowledge, experience, skills and abilities of the chosen candidate, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR. PSU’s excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon Public Universities : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-psu

Supplemental Questions

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1. * Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for the Accountant 1 classification (as listed above).

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * How did you first find out about this position?
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   • Indeed.com
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   • Urban League of Portland
   • Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
   • Oregon Employment Department
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   • Person Referral
   • Career Builder
   • Glass Door
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3. If you selected Other, please describe.

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Professional References

Optional Documents

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