Accountant II
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Accountant II
Salary
$37.83 - $47.61 Hourly
Location
1120 SW 5th Ave, OR
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
2026-00311
Bureau
City Operations Service Area
Opening Date
04/06/2026
Closing Date
4/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
The Position
The City of Portland is recruiting to fill current and future Accountant II vacancies across the city.
Accountant IIs perform work in the following areas: Office of the CFO, City Operations, Public Safety, Fire/Police Retirement, Parks and Recreation, Transportation, Water, Environmental Services, Housing, Permitting and Development, and Planning and Sustainability
Job Appointment: Full-Time
Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm, alternate schedule may be available after probation.
Work Location: Hybrid or fully remote - The Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204 for in person work. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here (https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employee-behavior-expectations/hrar-4045-employee#toc-geographic-work-location) .
Benefit: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for Language Pay Differential (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview) for qualifying employees (Include this for classifications identified as eligible or if bureau requests languages)
Union: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Local 189 ( AFSCME) To view this labor agreement, please click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements) . Applicants start at the entry salary rate. If you are a AFSCME represented employee, see labor agreement for additional information or talk to your union representative.
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.
Position Summary:
The Accountant II performs journey-level professional accounting work in support of bureau and citywide financial operations. This role is responsible for analyzing financial data, preparing and reviewing financial reports, supporting budget development and monitoring, and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting standards. The position also provides guidance and lead direction to support staff and contributes to accurate, transparent, and effective financial management.
What you'll get to do:
Analyze financial transactions and conduct operational and system audits; identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
Audit financial work completed by others to ensure compliance with accounting principles, policies, and procedures.
Prepare and analyze financial statements for assigned funds, programs, or management control purposes; maintain account relationships.
Interpret and present financial and operational data through reports, spreadsheets, summaries, and visual tools such as charts and graphs.
Design, develop, and maintain databases and spreadsheets to support financial tracking and reporting.
Prepare financial reports and projections to assist with bureau or unit budget development and ongoing budget monitoring.
Monitor expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets; prepare budget documents and journal entries for transfers.
Develop and review complex financial documentation related to interagency and intergovernmental services, including cost allocation and billing.
Provide lead direction, training, and guidance to Administrative Support, Accountant Technician, or Accountant staff, review work for accuracy and completeness.
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Contact Information:
TroyLynn Craft
Senior Recruiter
troylynn.craft@portlandoregon.gov (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/newprint/troylynn.craft@portlandoregon.gov%C2%A0)
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
Experience applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting standards in a professional setting.
Experience preparing, analyzing, and reconciling financial statements, reports, and transactions.
Ability to analyze complex financial data and present findings through reports, spreadsheets, and visual summaries.
Ability to lead, train, and provide guidance to staff while reviewing work for accuracy and compliance.
Knowledge of budgeting processes, financial forecasting, and expenditure monitoring.
Ability to use financial systems, databases, and advanced spreadsheet functions to support analysis and reporting.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between April 6 - 20, 2026
Required Application Materials: Resume
Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:
If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.
We have recently updated our veteran preference process. Starting March 3rd, 2025. If you made the eligible list and met the eligibility to receive veteran preference, you will no longer need to submit veteran documents for future recruitments. If you need to update or remove your veteran preference for a specific recruitment or from your master profile, please contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.
Application Tips:
Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
How We Determine Pay: The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon Equal Pay Act (https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx) . Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience.
Do not attach any additional documents.
Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
You may use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please be sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage using AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.
E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of April 20 2027
An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 (https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes#toc-examination-review) for complete information.
Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of April 27, 2027
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): La te May
Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.
Step 5: Offer of Employment
Step 6: Start Date:
A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.
Additional Information
Click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) for additional information regarding the following:
City of Portland Core Values
Recruitment Process - Work Status
Equal Employment Opportunity
Veteran Preference
ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
An Equal Opportunity Employer
A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to
Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
Carrot Fertility
Wellness Benefits
Life Insurance
Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
Employee Assistance Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement
Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
Family Medical Leave
City Paid Parental Leave
AND SO MANY MORE!
Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/benefit-offerings/benefits-quickstart-guide/benefit-plan-summaries-highlight-guides) .
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Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.
The following supplemental questions are an important step to assist us in determining if you have the minimum qualifications to succeed in the posted vacancy.
Write specific and unique responses to each question. Answering an essay questions with "See resume", or entering "N/A" may eliminate you from further consideration.
Note: If you are requesting veterans' preference, please be sure upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's administration letter stating your disability. Veteran's preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement.
Have you read and understood all the information listed above?
Yes
No - If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement.
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Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)
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The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate: (Answer will not disqualify you from the process)
My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality.
You may release my application; I am waiving confidentiality.
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Minimum Qualification 1: Experience applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting standards in a professional setting.
Describe your experience applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting standards in a professional setting.
In your response, include the @types of organizations you've worked for
The standards you applied (e.g., GASB)
a specific example of how you ensured compliance
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Minimum Qualification 2: Experience preparing, analyzing, and reconciling financial statements, reports, and transactions.
Describe your experience applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting standards in a professional setting.
Include the @types of financial documents you've worked with
The frequency of your work (e.g., monthly, annual)
An example of how you identified and resolved discrepancies
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Minimum Qualification 3: Ability to analyze complex financial data and present findings through reports, spreadsheets, and visual summaries.
Describe your ability to analyze complex financial data and present your findings.
Provide an example of a complex analysis you performed
The tools you used (e.g., Excel, financial software)
How you communicated your findings to stakeholders (e.g., reports, dashboards, presentations).
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Minimum Qualification 4: Ability to lead, train, and provide guidance to staff while reviewing work for accuracy and compliance.
Describe your experience leading, training, or providing guidance to staff in a financial or accounting environment.
Include the size and @type of team
The nature of your leadership role
An example of how you ensured accuracy and compliance in the work reviewed
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Minimum Qualification 5: Knowledge of budgeting processes, financial forecasting, and expenditure monitoring.
Describe your knowledge of budgeting processes, financial forecasting, and expenditure monitoring.
Share your role in developing or managing a budget
the size/scope of the budget
an example of how you tracked expenditures or adjusted forecasts
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Minimum Qualification 6: Ability to use financial systems, databases, and advanced spreadsheet functions to support analysis and reporting.
Describe your experience using financial systems, databases, and advanced spreadsheet functions to support analysis and reporting.
List the systems and tools you've used (e.g., ERP systems, Excel functions like pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros)
provide an example of how these tools improved efficiency or accuracy.
Required Question
Employer
City of Portland
Address
1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 987 Portland, Oregon, 97204
Website
http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs
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