Accountant II

Central City Concern • Portland, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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 that are skilled and passionate to meet our mission to end homelessness through outcome-based strategies which support personal and community transformation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required and 3 years of relevant accounting experience which includes accounting, accounts receivable/payable.
• OR Associate’s degree Accounting, Finance or related field required and 4 years of relevant accounting experience which includes accounting, accounts receivable/payable.
• OR 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.
• Must be able to work under pressure, complete tasks accurately, and meet deadlines.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Centricity and QuickBooks experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 the annual financial audit process, including the Uniform Guidance Single Audit, and of other external financial auditing requirements.
• Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security.
• Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners’ and outside providers’ patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR access.
• This includes immediately reporting any breach of protected health information or personal identification information of any person receiving CCC services by CCC or an outside provider to the CCC Compliance Department, as well as to your supervisor or their designee.
• Attend all mandatory CCC trainings in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• extensive total rewards package
• competitive compensation
• medical
• dental
• vision
• Student loan repayment options
• retirement savings matching plans
• Generous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks of PTO accrual per year
• Up to 11 recognized Holidays and 2 personal holidays (dependent on work shift schedule)
• Amazing 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with an employer match of 4.25% in your 1st year, 6% in the 2nd year, and 8% in your 3rd year!
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage.
• Employer-Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, & Long-Term Disability Insurance!
• Sabbatical Program offering extended time off at years 7, 14, and 21.

What This Job Offers

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