Initial Posting Date:

04/08/2026

Application Deadline:

04/22/2026

Agency:

Forestry Department

Salary Range:

$6,276 - $9,644

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Accountant 3 - Lead Program Accountant

Job Description:

Welcome to the Oregon Department of Forestry

Our Mission – To protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all Oregonians.

This position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of reporting to our Salem office just one day per week. The remaining days are worked remotely from home, giving you a strong work-life balance while staying connected to the team. Occasional travel to other district offices may be required. In addition, the ability to report to Salem may be required when business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team

Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, competitive benefits packages and so much more. Great Benefits Package - watch this video here

You’ll be part of the ODF team that serves our fellow Oregonians relying on regulation and protection of both public and private forest land in our great state of Oregon!​ Click here.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for an experienced governmental accountant who is ready to step into a leadership role and help drive the financial operations of ODF. As the Lead Program Accountant, you will assist the Financial Reporting Manager and will serve as the Lead Accountant for Program and Area accountants and as the primary financial point of contact across agency divisions. This position will perform complex financial analysis, coordinate year end ACFR reporting and ensure all transactions comply with OEM, GAAP, ORS and agency policies.  Additionally, will develop and maintain internal controls and help drive efficiency recommendations across Financial Services. The ideal candidate brings strong governmental accounting expertise, experience leading an accounting team, the ability to manage competing deadlines in a complex organization, and proficiency in R*STARS, Workday, and related financial systems. 

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Note: Driver’s License Check - This position requires the operation of a state vehicle for the purpose of conducting official State business. If your license is from outside Oregon, you must submit at least a three-year court/DMV printout.  If you have an Oregon driver’s license, a record check will be conducted on the top candidate to ensure a valid license and acceptable driving record.

​Desired Skills:

• This position requires extensive knowledge of G.A.A.P. and federal reporting requirements.
• Must have high level computer skills using Excel spreadsheet software and other database and querying tools.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision, the ability to make proper sound decisions, and the ability to do accurate work are required.
• Knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting.
• Working knowledge of R*STARS and Hyperion Interactive Reporting Studio (BRIO) or other query tools used by the agency with excellent computer skills using database and spreadsheet software.
• Requires knowledge and established skills in fiscal control and budget management.
• Requires extensive knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies are needed to develop, modify, and implement appropriate accounting policies and procedures.

How to Apply:

Cover letter and resume are both required - Failure to submit the required cover letter or resume will remove your application from consideration.

• Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date.
• Current State of Oregon employees – You must apply through your employee Workday account.
• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials therefore applicants should include that relevant information if they wish to be compensated accordingly.
• Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process. 

Additional Details:

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• For questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager: [email protected] 
• The Oregon Department of Forestry does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODF will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
• Veterans - Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. After you have applied you will be sent a task in your Workday account to provide your veteran documentation at that time. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources.
• If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact: [email protected] 

ODF is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices.