Accountant II

Full Job Description

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

Union: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Local 189 (AFSCME) To view this labor agreement, please click here. 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.

Have a question?
Contact Information:
TroyLynn Craft
Senior Recruiter
troylynn.craft@portlandoregon.gov

Requirements

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

1. Experience applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting standards in a professional setting.
2. Experience preparing, analyzing, and reconciling financial statements, reports, and transactions.
3. Ability to analyze complex financial data and present findings through reports, spreadsheets, and visual summaries.
4. Ability to lead, train, and provide guidance to staff while reviewing work for accuracy and compliance.
5. Knowledge of budgeting processes, financial forecasting, and expenditure monitoring.
6. Ability to use financial systems, databases, and advanced spreadsheet functions to support analysis and reporting.

Qualifications

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.

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 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): Late 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 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