Accountant

M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust • Vancouver, WA

23h • $83,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant will help bring our mission to life by ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and stewardship of the Trust’s financial resources. This role reports to the Chief Financial Officer, and is responsible for maintaining the general ledger, preparing financial statements and reports, supporting audit and compliance activities, and administering contracts and grant-related finance activities in partnership with the Grants & Programs team. This is a hybrid eligible role with the opportunity to work remotely up to two days per week following the successful completion of the onboarding period. This role generally works within the operating hours of the Trust, which are standard business hours, Monday-Friday.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline required.
• 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger maintenance, financial statement preparation, and account reconciliation; investment accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency across several areas of accounting practice; able to effectively resolve problems and roadblocks as they arise.
• Proficiency in general ledger and accounting software systems; able to navigate and effectively use standard business technology platforms independently.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in the broader Microsoft 365 environment, including Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint, required.
• Experience working in cloud-based business applications (such as ERP, document management, or financial reporting platforms) in a professional setting.
• Able to use data and reporting tools to support decision-making and track outcomes.
• Comfortable with digital collaboration and project management tools in a hybrid or distributed work environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all financial reporting and recordkeeping.
• Familiarity and comfort in being in a work environment where faith-based organizations and individuals are present and part of the day-to-day programming and operations.

Nice To Haves

• CPA license or active progress toward CPA preferred.
• Experience in a foundation, nonprofit, or similar mission-driven organization is a plus.
• Experience supporting the implementation of cloud-based financial business applications is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the general ledger and prepares monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Prepares monthly financial statements and budget variance analysis for review by the Accounting Manager and Chief Financial Officer.
• Supports preparation of the annual administrative budget and produces quarterly budget vs. actual reports for leadership review.
• Assists the Accounting Manager and Chief Financial Officer with preparation of compliance returns and related supporting schedules.
• Supports the annual financial audit and review process, including preparation of required schedules and documentation.
• Prepares the personal property tax report and quarterly use tax filings; prepares and monitors class action filings as applicable.
• Performs limited liquidity accounting and analyses, including tracking and recording capital calls, distributions, valuations, and related cash flows accurately and on schedule.
• Reconciles monthly bank statements and resolves discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Manages communications with the custodian bank regarding limited liquidity investment activity.
• Manages accounts payable processing and prepares annual 1099 filings.
• Administers the Trust's expense and travel reimbursement program, including auditing submissions for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Maintains the Trust's inventory of computer equipment, furniture, and fixtures; prepares related asset reports.
• Prepare, process, and administer agreements, contracts, and related legal documents, including drafting routine agreements, releases, and correspondence, in accordance with established policies and under the direction of applicable department leadership.
• Maintain contract databases and filing systems; distribute executed documents to applicable internal and external parties in a timely manner; and provide administrative support on routine contract matters as needed.
• Partner with the Grants & Programs team to administer grant reports and payment requests, serving as the Finance point of contact for grant-related financial activity.
• Process payments for new grant awards and subsequent disbursements, ensuring all awards and post-award reports are properly approved and documented prior to release.
• Confirm report approval from the appropriate Grants & Programs leader prior to releasing post award payments.
• Match grant payments to corresponding purchase orders and ensure accurate recordkeeping in financial systems.
• Forecast monthly, quarterly, and annual grant report and payment schedules in coordination with the Grants & Programs department to support cash flow planning and financial reporting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for staff and qualifying dependents with premiums paid 90-100% by the Trust, depending on plan elections.
• Retirement contributions of 11% of base salary (up to the IRS maximum) for all full-time staff; additionally, staff contributions are matched up to 4%, all effective on day one.
• First year time off accruals include fifteen days of vacation, twelve sick days, and two personal days; the Trust also offers eleven paid holidays.
• Trust paid Long-Term Disability, Group Life and Group AD&D Insurance
• Wellness reimbursements
• Identity theft insurance
• A generous matching gift program

What This Job Offers

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