Accountant - DEQ

Overview

A skilled Accountant is needed to join a dynamic team. This role involves reviewing vendor payments for accuracy and compliance, creating monthly allocation tables, and serving as a backup for other accounting functions. Strong attention to detail and collaborative skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Review daily vendor payments to ensure accuracy, appropriateness, and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Verify that a 3-way match has occurred and prevent duplicate payments.
• Create monthly allocation tables for accounting purposes, including preparing payments for rent and utilities by querying an Access database.
• Notify accounting staff when allocation tables are completed and ready for updates.
• Act as a backup to the Accounting Cycle Coordinator by monitoring email inboxes, processing accounting change orders, and managing transactions.
• Prepare monthly invoices, update contract and grant information, and prepare Federal Financial Reports for submission to the EPA.

Requirements

• Proficiency with GASB 87, GASB 96, and capital assets accounting.
• Understanding of US GAAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent, including 32 credit hours in accounting courses.
• Initiative and problem-solving abilities.
• Personable and professional customer service demeanor.
• High attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Experience with Power BI, R*STARTS or DOS accounting systems, and MS Access.
• Understanding of government accounting.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $30.69 - $35.00.
• Eligible benefits for this temporary role may include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions
  • Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid time off including vacation and sick leave

Eligibility for benefits depends on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and specific plan terms.

Location

This is a fully remote contract position based out of Portland, OR.

Application Deadline

Applications are anticipated to close on May 18, 2026.