Staff Accountant

Cultivate Initiatives • Portland, OR

2d • $60,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Cultivate Initiatives is seeking an experienced Property Accountant to assist the Director of Finance with accounting for the fiscal operations of the Housing Department. We are a group of people who work alongside those on the margins to empower individuals and communities through an inclusive range of initiatives and support. We build communities from the inside out through workforce development, housing and homemaking, and supportive sheltering.

Requirements

• Proven experience (3+ years) in property accounting, bookkeeping, non-profit accounting
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Excellent organization and analytical and skills
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
• Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage and document processes.
• Must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or religious exemption
• Must be able to provide proof of Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in non-profit or social service settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Processing Monthly Rent Payments from a variety of funding sources
• Use Quickbooks Online accounting software to enter monthly rent subsidies and process physical check payments
• Housing Subsidy Data Tracking
• Collaborate with Housing team on tracking rent subsidy payments, balances, and other financial data
• Create tracking systems and work collaboratively with other team members to ensure all required data is being tracked in an organized manner
• Review lease documents for financial data and accuracy
• Maintain tenant ledgers and required documentation for Supported Agency Leasing program
• Date Integrity and Reporting
• Reconcile Housing Department data with fiscal data for monthly submittal to JOHS and other funding partners
• Implement data quality checks and validation procedures to ensure reliable and accurate data.
• General Accounting tasks
• Enter and pay invoices using Quickbooks Online accounting software
• Reconciling multiple checking and credit card accounts - QBO
• Reconciling Balance Sheet accounts on a monthly basis using Microsoft Excel
• Light filing and assisting Finance Director with annual audit preparation and fiscal file management
• Other accounting tasks as assigned by Finance Director

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and retirement plans.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing to the success of a non-profit organization.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed