Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! Senior Accountant (Accountant 2)

Are you passionate about numbers, detail-oriented, and ready to make a difference? The Travel Information Council (TIC) invites you to join our team as a Senior Accountant, where your skills will be essential in supporting Oregon travelers and communities. 

TIC is a semi-independent state agency with a mission to provide safe and welcoming rest areas, helpful highway signage, and informative historical markers. Our work impacts millions of travelers annually, ensuring they have the resources and safety they need on Oregon’s highways. Check us out at https://oregontic.com/ 

As our Senior Accountant, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring financial accuracy and accountability for all TIC operations. From managing complex transactions and reconciliations to preparing financial reports and leading our annual financial review, your expertise will directly support the agency’s success.

This is a high-impact position that requires advanced accounting knowledge, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. You’ll collaborate with internal staff, agency leadership, and external partners to uphold financial integrity and support key projects.

Duties include:

Lead month-end close and prepare detailed financial reports

Manage complex journal entries, reconciliations, and unusual transactions

Oversee accounts receivable and cash management functions

Support payroll, vendor, and credit card administration

Coordinate the agency’s annual financial review with external auditors

Train and mentor accounting staff

Analyze budgets, prepare statewide financial reports, and support agency-wide projects

Recommend and implement improvements to accounting systems and internal controls

View the job description here.  

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Government Financial Manager certificate AND two years of accounting experience equivalent to Accountant 1 work to include setting-up ledgers, account codes and controls, and modifying accounting systems;

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 Accounting AND two years of accounting experience equivalent to Accountant 1 work to include setting-up ledgers, account codes and controls, and modifying accounting systems;

OR

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

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

Desired Attributes:

Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) accounting principles and standards. 

Knowledge of governmental accounting (including various basis of accounting used: accrual, modified accrual, fund). Experience with restricted funds. 

Skill in analyzing accounting information and systems to prevent, detect, and correct errors. 

Experience preparing financial reports including balance sheet, income statement and other specialized reports. 

A proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented mindset

Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts

A commitment to accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement

Preference may be given to candidates who have:

Familiarity with SAP B1 accounting software

Public accounting experience providing assurance services to governmental entities.

How to Apply

Ready to join our team? Here’s how to apply:

External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” link and submit your application. View this video for help.

Internal Applicants (Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account. View this knowledge article for help.

Attach a cover letter and resume. Failure to attach those documents may result in disqualification of your application.  

This announcement is for one permanent, full-time, unrepresented Accountant 2 position. 

Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline. If you have questions about the announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, contact Cassie Graham, cassie.graham@das.oregon.gov, 503-949-6169.

Benefits of Joining Our Team
Join the Travel Information Council's central office, where collaboration, flexibility, and work-life balance are at the heart of our culture. We value teamwork and innovation in a supportive environment that adapts to your needs. With flexible schedules and a focus on maintaining balance between work and personal life, our team is dedicated to making a positive impact while ensuring you thrive professionally and personally. 

This position is eligible for hybrid work after three months of training and demonstrating the ability to work independently. 

Our amazing benefits include:

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family.

Generous Paid Time Off

11 paid holidays annually.

3 personal business days each year.

8 hours of sick leave accrued monthly.

Progressive vacation leave that grows with your years of service.

Retirement: Membership in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

Additional Benefits: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.

Wellness: Resources to support work-life balance, health, and overall satisfaction.

Career Growth Opportunities: Access to professional development and advancement to build your career with the State of Oregon.

Potential for employees at the top of salary range to receive up to 40 hours of discretionary leave in lieu of salary increase for recognition of exceptional performance.

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Student Loan Forgiveness: As a state employee, you may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, helping you achieve financial freedom while making a difference.

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Additional Details

TIC employees are employed "at will," which means that your TIC employment may be terminated by the employee or TIC, at any time for any lawful reason, with or without cause, and with or without advance notice. 

The results of this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. TIC reserves the right to change, withdraw, close, or re-post job announcements.  

Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

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The Travel Information Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity. We embody the value of hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce revitalizes our state. We value diversity and foster a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.