Accounting Specialist / Staff Accountant - Creative Financial Staffing
Portland, OR
About the Job
Accounting Specialist / Staff Accountant – Join a mission driven team!
About the Company and the Opportunity:
Join an innovative and impactful organization at the forefront of community development, empowerment, and social change. Our client is dedicated to creating a brighter future for our city and its residents. Be a part of their passionate team, where your talents will make a real difference in the lives of those they serve. Discover a fulfilling career that aligns with your values and aspirations.
- Our client is a well-established and well-respected non-profit that has brought their community together for over 50 years to drive empowerment within their community.
- The Accounting Specialist / Staff Accountant should be a self-starter, knowledgeable of GAAP accounting principles, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with community partners.
- Some of the employee reviews say things like:
- “If you like being a part of a community and really making a difference in lives of people then {company} is a great place to dedicate your career to.”
- “Everyone may be doing different things, but we are all working together towards one goal and that’s pretty great.”
Overview of the Accounting Specialist / Staff Accountant role:
- Update and maintain accounting journal and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g., disbursements, expense vouchers, receipts, and accounts payable)
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and revenue accounts for a complex non-profit organization
- Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and compliance to internal policies
- Assist with monthly/year-end closing and annual audit
Preferred Qualifications for the Accounting Specialist / Staff Accountant:
- Strong understanding and working knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures (GAAP), and a general understanding of banking procedures and related activities
- Keen eye for detail and a dedication to accuracy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of non-profit/restricted fund accounting a plus
Please email your resume for immediate consideration.
Tia McKeen, Managing Director - Staffing
Timing is everything. Whether you are aggressively in a job search or simply passive for the ideal position, we would like to have the chance to share our opportunities with you. We specialize in placement for accounting and finance professionals. Many of our positions are not posted on the internet. Please contact me for more information about this role as well as other opportunities.
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MaxSalary: USD75000
MinSalary: USD65000