Office Specialist 2 – Temporary Opportunity

Initial Posting Date04/22/2026Application Deadline/AgencyState Board of AccountancySalary Range$3,513 - $4,734Position TypeEmployeePosition TitleOffice Specialist 2 – Temporary OpportunityJob DescriptionOffice Specialist – Temporary OpportunityOregon Board of AccountancySalem, Oregon (Hawthorne near State, In-person)Open Until Filled – First review begins April 28. Apply early to make sure you’re considered!Duration: Through July 31, 2026, with possible extension based on agency needs.The Oregon Board of Accountancy is seeking an Office Specialist to help support our busy CPA-PA renewal season. This is a great chance to gain hands‑on experience in a professional regulatory environment and contribute to an agency that serves thousands of Oregonians.What You’ll DoIn this role, you will be an important part of keeping our office running smoothly. Typical duties include:Provide customer service by answering phones, responding to emails, and helping with routine licensing questionsSort, scan, log, and distribute mail, including processing check depositsKeep office equipment (scanners, printers, copiers, fax) running and organizedUpdate licensee and firm information in our databasesAssist with license verificationPrepare and mail official licenses and wallet cardsMaintain organized filing systems and follow records retention rulesSupport staff with various administrative tasks as neededMinimum QualificationsWhat We Are Looking ForTwo years of general clerical experience that includes keyboarding, word processing, or other experience generating documents;ORAn associate degree in any field;ORAn equivalent combination of education and experience.Desired AttributesWe Are Looking For Applicants WhoDemonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy in workCommunicate clearly and professionally in writing and in personStay organized and manage multiple tasks at onceUse computer systems (MS Word, Excel and Outlook) and databases with confidenceShow a positive, cooperative attitude and willingness to learn new processesAre reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively in a small team environmentProvide patient, respectful customer service to the publicUse sound judgment and follow established procedures when making decisionsHow To ApplyExternal applicants: Click “Apply” on the job posting.Current State of Oregon employees: Apply through your Workday account.Please include a resume and a cover letter explaining how your experience matches the qualifications and desired attributes. Only complete applications will be considered.What This Opportunity OffersExperience working in state governmentSick leave benefitsFree parkingA supportive work environment focused on learning, collaboration, and service excellenceAdditional DetailsThis recruitment is for a temporary office specialist 2 position and may be used for future openings. *The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%.Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check including fingerprints. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.We do not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States.Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.Contact InformationFor ADA accommodations or questions about the position, please contact:Recruiter: Cassie GrahamEmail: cassie.graham@das.oregon.govPhone (text friendly): 503-949-6169Helpful Links & ResourcesHow to Set Job Alerts | Workday Applicant FAQ | What You Need to Know to Get the JobOregon Job Opportunities Webpage | Classification and Compensation | Pay Equity