Finance Staff Accountant (General)

Oregon Food Bank•Portland, OR

7d•$62,756 - $70,824•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the organization s financial operations through accurate journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and compliance activities. This role collaborates closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure timely, reliable financial data that supports both internal decision-making and external reporting requirements. The Staff Accountant will serve in both a supportive and leadership capacity within the Operational Finance Team while providing integral service to Oregon Food Bank (OFB). In this position, you will be a solutions-oriented problem solver, working collaboratively with the fiscal team and departments across the organization. You will lead and support projects that require advanced Excel capabilities. You will develop full proficiency in OFB s chart of accounts, revenue flows, and accounting systems. Additionally, you will prepare information for the annual audit, contribute to budgeting processes, assist in the preparation of financial statements and the Form 990, and support special projects assigned by the Accounting Managers, Associate Director, and Director of Finance.

Requirements

Deep passion for eliminating hunger and its root causes.
Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; relevant experience may be substituted for educational requirements.
2-3 years of Non profit accounting experience
Strong understanding of GAAP, accounting standards and Uniform Guidance
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze and present data
Proficiency with accounting software and the ability to learn new technologies and applications quickly
Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously while producing accurate, timely work
Collaborative, customer-service-oriented work style
Ability to handle confidential information and sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.
Proactive, self-directed approach in a fast-moving and evolving environment.
Organizational level skills and experience required for exempt employees include:
Disposition and willingness to maximize multiple perspectives to innovate, problem solve and seek creative solutions.
Experience in modeling intercultural competence and demonstrated commitment to equity and social justice.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically, collaborate, take initiative, and to maintain confidentiality.
Project coordination and organization skills; ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail; ability to handle interruptions, and produce timely, accurate work.
Ability to both work independently and as part of a team; comfortable working in an office environment and offsite.
Ability to thrive in a diverse, creative, responsive, mission-driven, and fast-paced work culture.
Experience of successful multicultural immersion working and/or living within OFB's Equity Constituencies: BIPoC, Immigrants & Refugees, Single Mothers, Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming folx.
Multicultural Immersion defined as: Actively integrated in one or more communities, interacting with individuals and groups, and seeking to understand the diversities within and between communities by being there and engaging in daily life activities.

Nice To Haves

Organizational level preferred qualifications of exempt employees include:
Multilingual skills at a minimum professional level of proficiency or greater in English and any additional language/s, defined as being able to speak the languages with sufficient structural accuracy and vocabulary to participate effectively in most formal and informal conversations on practical and professional topics.
Multicultural skills of adaptation and integration are strongly preferred.
Adaptation is defined as the capacity to communicate and interact with people of multiple cultures, backgrounds, and styles by incorporating and adapting to the world view and perspectives of others.
Integration is defined as being able to code-switch or move in and out of one's worldview and help others understand different cultures, backgrounds, and styles to promote diversity and inclusion.
Commitment to continued professional development to strengthen capacity to work through an equity lens for equity and racial justice.
Strong capacity to consider multiple perspectives, to pivot to respond to emerging needs and lead through organizational changes.
Years of successful multicultural immersion either working with and/or living within one or more of OFB s Equity Constituencies at the time of hire. An additional step for at least 10 years above minimum required of successful multicultural immersion working with and/or living within one or more of OFB s Equity Constituencies at the time of hire .
Multicultural Immersion defined as: Actively integrated in one or more communities, interacting with individuals and groups, and seeking to understand the diversities within and between communities by being there and engaging in daily life activities.

Responsibilities

Journal Entries & General Ledger Management:
Prepare, review, and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries in accordance with GAAP and internal policies.
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation for all JE activity.
Assist in month-end and year-end close processes to ensure deadlines are met.
Account Reconciliations:
Perform regular balance sheet account reconciliations, including cash, receivables, payables, accruals, Inventory, prepaid items, fixed assets, and other assigned accounts.
Investigate and resolve variances, collaborating with internal departments when necessary.
Maintain organized documentation supporting all reconciliations and audit trails
Reporting & Analysis:
Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses as requested by management.
Support ongoing and special reporting initiatives, including internal performance metrics, departmental reporting, and variance analysis.
Assist in data gathering and validation for third-party reporting requirements (grantors, lenders, partners, regulatory agencies, etc.).
Audit & Compliance Support:
Support the annual external audit by preparing schedules, pulling documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.
Assist with the preparation and review of documentation required for the organization s annual Form 990 filing.
Maintain strong internal control processes and support compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations.
Other Responsibilities:
Contribute to process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within accounting workflows.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting-related questions or discrepancies.
Assist in additional finance or accounting projects as needed.
Organizational level responsibilities of exempt employees include:
To be an ambassador and a leader for OFB s vision and mission, a cross-departmental collaborator, and an active contributor to building a movement to end hunger for good by addressing the root causes of hunger: systemic oppressions such as racism, xenophobia, sexism, and cisexism.
In consultation and coordination with the supervisor, actively contribute to:
cross-departmental efforts
work culture activities and programming
advisory and consultative groups such as the compensation committee, affinity groups, Equity Ambassadors, Equity Think Tank meetings, among others
plan and engage in professional development activities that strengthen your capacity for your specific role as well as your capacity to contribute and advance organizational goals, OFB s vision and mission.
Identify, share, engage in, and collaboratively adjust and make necessary changes to this description of duties according to the inevitable evolution of the role over time.