Program Accountant (Accountant 3)

Initial Posting Date: 08/14/2024 Application Deadline: 08/28/2024 Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs Salary Range: $5,747 - $8,831 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Program Accountant (Accountant 3) Job Description: Program Accountant- (Accountant 3) The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) is a reputed company agency with a mission to serve and reputed company veterans through leadership, advocacy and strong partnerships. The Department is entrusted to assist veterans, their dependents and surviving family members in obtaining their earned Federal, State and local benefits. At the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, we value a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We stand by our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization, and recognize and celebrate our unique backgrounds and diverse experiences. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities... veterans, and LGBTQ community members. The strength of our agency lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at ODVA. The Department currently has an opening for one permanent full-time Program Accountant-Accountant 3 in the Financial Services Division in Salem, Oregon. This position supports a hybrid (work from home/in office) work schedule. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, this position will maintain a combination of onsite and remote work or hybrid work schedule. Remote work is evaluated periodically to ensure business needs are being met and can be adjusted at any time. Please visit the state’s Work Reimagined website for more information. 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