Accounting Specialist at Oregon Health & Science University – Portland, Oregon

Accounting Specialist

US--Hybrid

Requisition ID: 2026-38186
Position Category: Accounting/Finance
Job Type: AFSCME union represented
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Cash Operations & A/R
Posting Salary Range: $27.67 - $37.42 per hour, with offer based on experience, education and internal equity
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: Monday - Friday
Posting Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm
HR Mission: Central Services
Drug Testable: No
LinkedIn Job Code: LI-ML1

Department Overview

OHSU Finance is OHSU's centralized department for all things finance, it is the division within OHSU charged with the overall responsibility of accurately processing, reporting and interpreting the University's financial transactions.

OHSU Finance selects and retains individuals who value cultural competency and inclusion as part of their lifelong learning journey. Creating a culture "diverse in people and ideas" aligns with both OHSU's Strategic Vision and one of OHSU's core competencies, diversity.

The Accounts Receivable Department (AR) within finance provides a standardized billing process that is non-student, non-patient, and non-grant related to OHSU University Departments via the Oracle AR module. The foundation for effective receivables management is standardizing the billing, reporting and collecting process.

Function/Duties of Position

• Cash Management - Monitor daily treasury operations activity (inclusive of lockbox management, cashiering and receipting, journal entries, currency management, deposit identification and support, reconciliations and other standard cash management responsibilities). Evaluate and maintain administrative controls for all types of treasury transactions. Support processing of electronic payments and obtain information on electronic receipts, conducting research as necessary to ensure data integrity. Interact with business units to inform them of treasury transactions that affect their operations. Perform maintenance and administrative functions within Oracle Cash Management, Oracle AR, Banner and other systems.
• Compliance - Assist with the enforcement of treasury policies and procedures, including but not limited to, federal/state banking, financial institution, and other related areas.
• Treasury Accounting - Assist with sourcing information in support of monthly treasury-related journal entries, supporting schedules and reconciliations. Support preparation of annual audit and associated support schedules.
• Projects as assigned - Employees in this position may perform some but not all of the following:
  • invoice collections;
  • holding account balance investigation;
  • work with third party banking portals;
  • complete reporting including vendor forms;
  • type various financial forms and records.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of Associate’s degree in accounting/bookkeeping and two years of accounting technician/bookkeeping experience; OR
• Four years of accounting technician/bookkeeping experience; OR
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of banking system, inclusive of direct experience with all types of receipts/disbursements (wires, ACH, check and currency).

• Knowledge and experience of Oracle Cash Management, Oracle AR module and Banner.

• Superior customer service skills. Highly effective in working in team environment.

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

• Excellent problem solving and prioritization skills. Able to manage mutlitple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Exceptional time management skills.

• Experience with word processing software and excel spreadsheets.

Preferred Qualifications

Hybrid schedule, in office (Marquam Plaza) minimum of 2 days weekly.

May require more in office depending on workflow and time of year. Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm work schedule.

Benefits

• Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents.
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
• Vacation - up to 200 hours per year dependent on length of service.
• Sick Leave - up to 96 hours per year.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare service discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses.