Accountant 2

Department: Development

Work Location: Klamath Falls

Position Summary:
As Accountant 2, for the Division of University Advancement, the successful incumbent will report for full-time, in-person work at the Oregon Tech Foundation in Klamath Falls, OR, to the Vice President of the Division.

This position has frequent contact with campus leadership, faculty, staff, vendors and others served by the University and extended community. The successful incumbent will develop and demonstrate a thorough understanding of University policies, procedures and operations. This position exercises initiative, professional judgment and ownership of work while exercising strong communication skills and a high level of customer service.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties below are not inclusive but characteristic of the type of work associated with the class. Individual positions may do all or some combination of the duties listed below as well as other related duties.

Accounting Systems Analysis. Reviews a wide variety of accounting and fiscal activities to analyze account relationships and information exchanges among programs; refines system methods, procedures, and controls to improve data flow, audit trail, and compliance with accounting standards; devises forms and updates to procedure manuals; works with centralized accounting system staff where applicable to solve problems and insure proper system operations; makes recommendations to supervisors for system modifications such as improved data collection or report generation and prepares formal studies of existing accounting methods.

Accounting. Applies generally accepted accounting principles to several functional areas of a university or to highly specialized technical or fiscal functions in a large department or college accounting section; interprets State or Federal laws to evaluate impact on accounting policies and practices; establishes controls for automated functions such as check issue or purchase order generation; analyzes and interprets accounting records, statements, and reports; prepares written summary reports for management; identifies and resolves accounting problems; reviews audit and internal control compliance; posts, balances, and closes accounts; reconciles accounts to general or control ledgers and prepares adjusting entries as required; prepares vouchers; identifies out of balance conditions, tracks errors through the accounting system, and makes appropriate reversals or correcting entries. Some employees in this class train and/or review the work of other employees.

Budgeting. Performs budget analysis requiring extensive and detailed record research, revenue and expenditure forecasting and statistical analysis; assists university management with major budget components; provides current and historical budget data; prepares and consolidates budget worksheets; makes adjustments to budget accounts as needed; on own initiative or at request of supervisor, prepares special budget analysis reports to highlight problems. Employees in this class may participate in budget preparation by providing university managers with financial data, fiscal projections, or statistical analysis or may be responsible for one or more program areas during the budget process and subsequent allotment of funds.

Report Preparation. Uses detailed and consolidated accounting records to compile university central office, large department, or college financial reports, budget summaries, and special reports; designs and implements report formats and data collection systems; consolidates reports generated by various accounting functions/levels, making conclusions, and recommendations.

Additional Requirement:

• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to use software effectively to fulfill duties

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of governmental and fund accounting
• Experience in higher education

Application Screening Begins: 10/03/2025

Special Instructions to Applicant:
The initial review of applications will begin October 3, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the initial review date until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. Therefore, at the discretion of the University, materials received after the initial review date may not receive full consideration.

To apply, upload the following elements to your application:
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts (Unofficial)
2. Other Document

For additional information, please contact the Office of Human Resources: [email protected]

Background/Pre-Employment Check:
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory background check, motor vehicle check, physical abilities check, and/or any other conditions of employment contained in the vacancy announcement.

AA/EEO Statement:
Oregon Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring, or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis in law.

Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Human Resource at 541-885-1028 or [email protected].