Accountant- General Ledger

Mid-Columbia Center for Living • The Dalles, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant – General Ledger is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records in compliance with governmental accounting standards (GAAP and GASB). This role ensures the integrity of the general ledger by reconciling accounts, recording transactions, and supporting timely month-end and year-end closings. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work across departments to ensure proper allocation and reporting of funds.

Mid-Columbia Center for Living (MCCFL) is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) that specializes in providing services that are both trauma-informed and recovery-oriented to persons / consumers with mental illness and addictions. Trauma-informed care includes safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness and empowerment for both clients and staff. MCCFL serves Hood River, Wasco and Sherman Counties and utilizes a consumer-involved, consumer-engaged and consumer-driven model. MCCFL provides a whole-person care approach to adults and children to address both physical and mental health needs. MCCFL offers a variety of programs including a mobile crisis unit, intensive case management, ongoing counseling, community support, supported employment, jail diversion, hospital discharges, hearings and more.

Requirements

• Any combination of education, licensure, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position’s essential responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Two (02) years of accounting experience required, preferably in governmental or non-profit environments.
• Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Must possess a valid Oregon or Washington Driver’s license for infrequent local travel between locations and to attend required meetings and/or trainings or possess an alternate means of reliable transportation.
• Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 407-007-0200 to 407-007-0370.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and compliance with governmental accounting standards.
• Reconcile revenue accounts, grants, balance sheet accounts, and funding streams.
• Review and record journal entries for grants, contracts, and other funding sources.
• Monitor and track restricted, unrestricted, and grant-funded revenues to ensure proper usage and reporting.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Support budget preparation and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with program managers to ensure correct expense coding and funding allocation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local financial regulations.
• Assist in annual audits, providing reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in account balances or financial reports.
• Must understand and apply the principles of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and fund accounting.
• Travel within the community and drive between business offices in order to complete essential responsibilities and attend required meetings and/or trainings.
• Regular and reliable attendance; professional communication with all contacts; maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• 95% employer-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees only. Low deductible plans for family coverage through PEBB
• PERS Retirement Contribution
• 11 Holidays, including 1 floating holiday
• 15 days paid vacation for exempt employees
• 12 sick days a year
• Education reimbursement and loan forgiveness- HRSA!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level