Accountant II

Make an impact in your community. Join our team as a Accountant II and help provide support, safety, and encouragement to those we serve.

As the Accountant II, you’ll play an essential role in supporting the financial operations that keep Central City Concern’s mission moving forward. Reporting to the Controller, you’ll provide critical accounting support through accurate financial processes, thoughtful problem‑solving, and attention to detail.

From preparing daily deposits and bank reconciliations to creating journal entries and maintaining account reconciliations, you’ll help ensure the integrity and efficiency of our accounting systems. You’ll also have the opportunity to strengthen processes and procedures that support a growing organization dedicated to making a difference in the community.

Bring your accounting expertise, organizational skills, and commitment to accuracy — and help build the financial foundation behind impactful work.

Central City Concern is an innovative nonprofit agency providing comprehensive services to single adults and families in the Portland metro area who are impacted by homelessness, poverty and addictions. We hire people who are skilled and passionate to meet our mission to end homelessness through outcome‑based strategies which support personal and community transformation.

Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

$68,000/yr - $88,000/yr (Final comp will be determined based on relevant experience, education, credentials/licensure, and internal equity.)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required and 3 years of relevant accounting experience which includes accounting, accounts receivable/payable.
• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required and 4 years of relevant accounting experience which includes accounting, accounts receivable/payable.
• 5 years of relevant accounting experience which includes accounting, accounts receivable/payable.
• General understanding of general ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Knowledge of applicable accounting methods, standards and practices including GAAP and Uniform Guidance.
• Excellent computer skills. Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word required;
  Centricity and Quick Books experience preferred.
• Must be able to work under pressure, complete tasks accurately, and meet deadlines.
• Central City Concern is committed to a drug‑free workplace that encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug‑Free Work Place Act of 1988. Employees shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
• Physical ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects. Able to climb stairs several times a day.
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug screen, TB test, and background check.

• Support accounting period close by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Support internal and external audit requirements related to specific assigned areas.
• Assist in maintaining corporate accounting policies and procedures; and assist in internal control and process documentation.
• Proactively review current procedures and seek ways to improve processes to ensure timely monthly close, accuracy of accounting entries, and operational efficiency.
• Provide quality, professional customer service to all internal and external clients.
• Complete detailed research to resolve general ledger account issues.
• Monitor month‑end journal entry tracking and complete journal entry and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Develop and maintain tracking of monthly recurring invoices and prepare accounts payable accruals as appropriate.
• Participate with month‑end close, including preparation of financial reports and account analysis.
• Maintain tracking and reconciliation of credit card accounts through the accounts payable invoicing software.
• Assist in the analysis of accounts payable software to develop process improvements for expense, invoice and credit card process improvements.
• Help as needed with…