Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Organization: Hacienda Community Development Corporation

Location: Portland, OR

Position Type: Full-Time;
Exempt

Primary

Job Functions:

Accounts Payable, General Accounting

Salary Range: $52,500 - $58,500

Date Posted: December 17, 2025

Hacienda CDC, a trusted community development corporation that strengthens individuals and families through affordable housing, holistic services, and advocacy, is searching for a self‑motivated Staff Accountant who seeks to grow their accounting career while supporting an organization actively helping to boost communities that are genuinely in need.

When you join the Finance & Accounting Team at Hacienda CDC, you join a team that is full of camaraderie and enjoys a quick chit‑chat about podcasts before diving into spreadsheets.

Your primary tasks will include triaging the Accounts Payable inbox, interacting with team members to follow up about reimbursement requests, processing accounts payable, credit card activity, weekly payment batches, and more.

The ideal candidate will excel at relationship‑building and be able to connect with a variety of staff members and vendors. They will be proactive, stellar at task prioritization, and excellent y will have an understanding of government accounting standards, the chart of accounts, and a knowledge of non‑profit or fund accounting, or the ability and desire to learn this quickly.

• A mission focused on connecting low‑income households and communities of color to new opportunities that support youth, families, and people on their journeys to start businesses or buy homes
• An excellent opportunity for you to make a positive impact on our staff and organization, which will lead to greater service to our communities.
• A starting salary of $52,500 - $58,500 per year (depending on experience), and a generous benefits package (see below)

• Process accounts payable and credit card activity
• Communicate regularly with credit card holders and department approvers to ensure timely coding and approval of AP items
• Process payment batches weekly, including checks, ACHs, and wires
• Coordinate with check signers to ensure checks are reviewed and signed
• Train and support all employees on the accounts payable process and documentation
• Maintain appropriate controls for secure check handling
• Communicate with vendors to resolve issues related to Accounts Payable
• Process and file vendor 1099 forms and 1096 forms annually
• Review Accounts Payable activity, including coding to various operating activities, to ensure costs are correctly tracked
• Perform general accounting and other related duties for the organization

• A minimum of two years’ experience in public accounting or private industry
• At least a high school diploma with three to five years of experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable, or similar
• An understanding of government accounting standards
• An understanding of the chart of accounts and maintenance of such
• Able to take initiative, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines consistently; strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing work initiatives and an entrepreneurial work environment
• Tech‑savvy, with a comfort level in using and learning new software and platforms
• The ability to be self‑motivated, energetic, and resourceful, who enjoys working with diverse populations
• The ability to handle confidential information with the strictest confidence
• A genuine interest and enthusiasm for community development and working to serve the low‑to‑moderate income community

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Familiarity with an organization with multiple operating entities or divisions
• Familiarity with non‑profit accounting
• A background in grant and/or fund accounting
• Familiarity with Abila MIP Fund Accounting and Microix
• The ability to read, write, and speak Spanish

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