Position Details Position Information Department Treasury Operations (QCU) Classification Title Accountant 1 Job Title Accountant 1 Appointment Type Classified Staff Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Employment Category Regular Job Summary This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Accountant 1 position for Treasury Operations at Oregon State University ( OSU ). In support of the university’s mission, the Treasury Office at Oregon State University ( OSU ) is responsible for promoting proper stewardship of university resources through operations of the Internal Bank, liquidity and cash management, debt management including capital market financing, banking relationships, and oversight of investment management. Treasury Operations is the central cashier site for receipt of funds received by OSU from external sources, students, federal agencies including funds for gifts, grants, contracts and for services provided by OSU departments. Receipts are received a variety of ways such as, students paying in person and funds received electronically via electronic funds transfer ( EFT ) including credit card payments. Treasury operations staff are responsible for proper recording and reconciling all receipts and processing and distribution of refunds to students with credit balances or excess financial aid as well as the safekeeping and distribution of alternative loan checks on behalf of the Financial Aid Department, and transaction posting. To promote success, each position is expected to: ensure key activity process documentation is continually updated to reflect processes and steps that are integral to day-to-day work; cross-train to support that required daily key activities occur without interruption during absences or when competing priorities necessitate; identify risks and make recommendations concerning changes to current accounting or control systems, policies, and procedures; support on-going quality improvement activities; assist supervisor in developing, implementing, and monitoring appropriate and efficient internal control procedures to ensure compliance with accounting and legal restrictions; and demonstrate positive acceptance of constructive feedback and suggestions, in an effort to strengthen work performance. The environment requires excellent time management skills, and the employee must be self-motivated, able to prioritize work, accommodate interruptions, and anticipate deadlines. The purpose of the Accountant 1 role is to perform the following relative to treasury operations at OSU . + Coordinate cash services for campus, vault services (cash boxes and balance drawers), and change orders. + Reconciliation of the vault and all cash transactions that affect the vault balance. + Uses generally accepted accounting principles to administer and process accounting transactions. + Transaction posting such as: non-sufficient fund returns, fee redistribution, OSRAA payment FUPLOAD , and echeck returns. + Invoice coding and submission for AP processing. + Validate departmental deposits revenue posting accounts and expense reimbursement/repayment. + Maintain return check log and timely communicate to appropriate stakeholders. + Provide check printing service support. Reconcile check registers to the general ledger. + Manage and support stakeholder requests related to Treasury functions including financial systems, transactions, and banking by providing exceptional customer service and promoting goodwill for Oregon State University. + Actively works to support and advance social justice and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion objectives. Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all. FACTS : •Top 1.4% university in the world •More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined •1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S. •2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties •7cultural resource centers (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources) that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone •100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates •35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color •217k+ alumni worldwide •For more interesting facts about OSU visit:https://oregonstate.edu/about Locations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances. Total Rewards Package: Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee) with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: •Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. •Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. •Retirement savings paid by the university. •A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. •Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. •Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program. •Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life. Future and current OSU employees can use theBenefits Calculator (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator) to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU . Key Responsibilities 60% – Accounting and Reconciliations 20% – Reporting and Analysis 20% – Operations Responsibilities What We Require 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. Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses. All courses must be from accredited colleges, universities, or private vocational schools. What You Will Need This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. What We Would Like You to Have Demonstrable strong analytical, reporting, technical and data interpretation skills. Demonstrated Ability to: Make informed decisions regarding the level of process standardization and how best to improve it with best practices and emerging technologies. Identify core process breakdowns, analyze potential causes. Identify options to implement the most effective solutions. Understand customer needs and innovate to serve and solve any issues customers have. Build strong relationships with other staff and teams to align their priorities, manage expectations and influence changes in the process. Prioritize process improvement efforts based on the understanding of strategic objectives or upcoming business model shifts and initiatives. Understand the organization’s ability to absorb change and take deliberate action to advise stakeholders and service delivery teams to implement changes smoothly and consistently across locations. Prepare special reports, studies, and analyses to effectively and clearly communicate verbally and in writing. A demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. Working Conditions / Work Schedule This position will be expected to work within an office environment daily. This position may be expected to work after hours to complete projects and/or meet deadlines, especially at the beginning and end of each term, and during fiscal year-end close. The employee will interact and communicate with stakeholders in person, by phone, via email, in Teams, and in virtual forums (e.g., Zoom). Working conditions may include sitting for long periods of time; working at a computer monitor; and frequent unscheduled interruptions. Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Min Salary $23.45 Max Salary $35.78 Link to Position Description https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position\_descriptions/152341 Posting Detail Information Posting Number P05112CT Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 02/21/2025 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 01/09/2025 Full Consideration Date 01/17/2025 Closing Date 01/31/2025 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants Special Instructions to Applicants To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 01/17/2025.Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants. Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc.Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position.Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for classified staff positions. Cover letters are optional for this position and will not be used for evaluating your qualifications. Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week). PLEASE NOTE :If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties. Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range. For additional information please contact: Kendra Buford at kendra.buford@oregonstate.edu. OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at ourBackground Checkswebsite including thefor candidatessection for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team atemployee.relations@oregonstate.edu. Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses. All courses must be from accredited colleges, universities, or private vocational schools. The online application system will allow you to attach your transcripts if the PDF file is 9MB or less. If over 9MB in size, submit to contact person listed. Transcripts must be received by the closing date if not uploaded with your application. Supplemental Questions Read More at: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/163607 OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.