Accountant II

Central City Concern•Portland, OR

6d•$68,000 - $88,000•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. At Central City Concern, accounting is more than balancing the books — it’s about supporting programs that transform lives and strengthen our communities. As an Accountant II, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting operational decision-making, and helping keep our mission-driven work moving forward. You’ll bring your expertise in accounting processes, reconciliations, financial analysis, and problem-solving to a team that values collaboration, accuracy, and continuous improvement. Working across departments, you’ll help ensure resources are managed responsibly so CCC can continue providing critical services to the community.

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.
Excellent computer skills. Microsoft Office applications, especially, Excel and Word. SAGE MIP fund accounting software preferred.
Knowledge of applicable accounting methods, standards and practices including GAAP and OMB A-122.
Must generally have the ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects, and climb stairs with reasonable or no accommodation.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check.
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. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
Must adhere to agency’s non-discrimination policies.
Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, cultural backgrounds, life-styles and sexual orientations and treat each individual with respect and dignity.

Nice To Haves

SAGE MIP fund accounting software preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all revenue contract billings and other invoices
Responsible for collection of invoices and other accounts receivable items.
Responsible for maintaining customers and funders in the accounting system.
Responsible for enforcement of agency accounts receivable policies and procedures.
Responsible for assuring that all items billed have the proper approvals and supporting documentation.
Responsible for drawing funds via telephone and internet systems when necessary.
Review daily deposits and assign general ledger coding.
Retrieve tenant statements from financial institutions and work with Housing Department to ensure proper recognition of rent revenue.
Responsible for maintaining cash receipts journal.
Responsible for input of cash receipts into the accounting system.
Preparation of monthly accounts receivable aging report.
Reconcile accounts receivable general ledger accounts on a monthly basis and follow up on outstanding items in a timely manner.
Maintain schedule of temporarily restricted net assets and prepare monthly journal entry to release funds in accordance with funders’ requirements.
Prepare monthly fundraising reconciliation and work with Public Affairs staff to resolve any differences.
Responsible for maintenance of physical accounts receivable files in accordance with agency document retention policy.
Responsible for the proper functioning and exception follow-up of the agency’s credit card terminals.
Serve as the accounting point of contact on the grants management team to review all new grant applications, grants received, and compliance with existing grants.
Prepare annual Federal Financial Reports and other financial reports as required to ensure that Central City Concern is in compliance with funding sources.
Responsible for coordinating the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports due to funders in conjunction with Senior Accountants and program staff.
Assist in the development and maintenance of financial controls and control documentation in support of accuracy and integrity of financial information as directed by the General Accounting Manager.
Support the Controller in documenting processes and procedures.
Work with the Controller to provide oversight of the annual financial audit process including OMB A-133 compliance audit and of other external financial auditing requirements. Ensure the accurate and timely completion of items requested by the auditors by department personnel.
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 immediate reporting of any PHI breach of CCC or outside provider health records to the CCC Legal and Quality departments, as well as to the program administrator.
Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department
Responsible for day to day management of treasury functions, including the daily cash reports, bank transfer, and outgoing ACH payments, for Central City Concern and Affiliates in the absence of the Senior Accountant.
Review all cash disbursements for accuracy and coordinate approval of disbursements with the Senior Director of Financial Services in the absence of the Senior Accountant and upload checks to positive pay system.
Management of the third party purchase card system, including review of limits, resetting password, user training, exception reporting and compliance with purchase card policy in the absence of the Senior Accountant.
Manage paycards for internal program, including payments and maintenance of users in the absence of the Senior Accountant.
Perform other duties as assigned.