Fiscal Coordinator

Fiscal Coordinator

Legislative Administration is actively recruiting for a Fiscal Coordinator to join their talented Financial Services team. Financial Services provides budget, accounting and contracting services for six of the seven legislative branch agencies as well as branch-wide contracting.

This position provides fiscal coordination in support of multiple agencies of the Oregon Legislative Branch. This includes budget and accounting coordination, reporting, research, preparing budget documentation, fiscal impact statements, and maintains budget record in the statewide budget system. Will act as the primary accounts receivable processor. Provides coordination of travel reimbursement requests and the branches purchasing card program.

The office is small, consisting of two Accountants, one Contract Specialist and one Fiscal Coordinator. Even with our size we try to develop as much overlap and internal support as possible so that taking leave and covering vacancies is as easy to absorb as possible and provide as much service as possible. Because of this size, we also desire staff that can maintain good working relationships.

Applicants should be aware the work will be conducted in person at the Oregon State Capitol or the other onsite legislative offices.

Ideally, the successful candidate will be familiar with the State of Oregon's budgetary process and associated systems, including ORPICS, ORBITS and Workday. However, candidate's education or work experience and a desire to gain knowledge and experience in the State of Oregon's budgetary process will be considered.

As non-partisan staff, you will have a front row seat to watch history unfold for all Oregonians and contribute to Oregon's legislative process.

Additional work history and experience of the successful candidate will include :

Knowledge of :

• The State of Oregon's budgetary process and associated systems.
• Purposes, functions, and fiscal operations typical to government organizations.
• Financial forecasting and analytical techniques.
• Computer financial methods applications and potentials.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) notices, and State of Oregon accounting practices.
• Practices, policies and rules of the Oregon State's legislative branch.

Skill in :

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Please attach a resume and cover letter that clearly states your experience and how it is applicable to this position. Applications received without both documents may not be reviewed.

Your application must demonstrate :

Why the Oregon State Legislature?

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Special Information : Over the next two years, the Capitol Building will be undergoing extensive renovation and construction projects which may limit accessibility to employees. This will require Legislative employees to work both from home and within the building as the construction project dictates. While working from home, personal, stable and high-speed internet access will be required to perform the functions of this position. There may be occasions that require employees scheduled to be working from home, to report to the Capitol or an offsite building. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable notice. However, employees may be required to report to the building under short notice. The Capitol building is located at 900 Court Street NE, Salem, OR 97301.

Oregon state government provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235. If you are requesting veterans' preference, you may receive an additional questionnaire in your Workday account. In order to ensure your privacy, we are asking that you complete the Veterans' Questionnaire and attach your qualifying military documents at that time. This questionnaire will be sent to your Workday account after you submit your application. We ask that you complete the questionnaire before the application deadline; extensions may be granted if necessary and reasonable. For questions about documentation, please visit : Veterans Resources. Or call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at : 1-800-692-9666.

The salary in this job posting reflects the base salary without contributions to the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Employees eligible for PERS will have their salary increased by 6.95% and 6% will be automatically be subject to a mandatory employee contribution to PERS.

The work experience and / or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum and desired skills listed above.

An offer including salary will not be extended until an equal pay analysis is completed pursuant to ORS 652.220 and 659A.357. An equal pay analysis will be conducted utilizing the education and work experience section of the legislative application.

Work Authorization : The Oregon State Legislature does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition, hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity. The Oregon State Legislature is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact Aimee Steketee, Human Resource Analyst, at aimee.steketee@oregonlegislature.gov or (503) 986-1373.

The Oregon State Legislature is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Workforce Diversity.