Staff Accountant
Listed on 2026-07-06
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting Manager, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk
Staff Accountant
Location:
NE Portland, OR
Compensation: $70,000-$90,000, depending on experience
Take ownership of key accounting functions while building experience in fund accounting, grant reporting, audits, and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys hands-on accounting work and wants to make a meaningful impact within a stable, mission-focused organization.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Strong focus on core accounting operations
- Meaningful ownership of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
- Exposure to government and school fund accounting
- Opportunity to support audits, grant reporting, and compliance initiatives
- Diverse responsibilities with visibility across the organization
What You'll Do
- Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities, including invoice processing, collections, deposits, allocations, and P-card reconciliations
- Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate financial records
- Perform bank and account reconciliations
- Support month-end close processes and reporting activities
- Monitor daily cash activity, transfers, and outstanding transactions
- Assist with audits, grant reporting, and compliance requirements
- Provide administrative and accounting support to the finance team as needed
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
- Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience
- Experience with AP, AR, reconciliations, and journal entries
- Strong Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Government, school district, nonprofit, or fund accounting experience
- Exposure to grant reporting
- Experience supporting audits
Timing is everything. We specialize in placing accounting and finance professionals, and many of our positions are not posted online. Whether you are actively job hunting or just passively considering opportunities, we would love to connect with you to discuss this role and other exciting opportunities in the industry.
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