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Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization · 2 days ago

Grants Accountant

Portland, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$52K/yr - $52K/yr

2+ years exp

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization is a non-profit leader focused on financial accountability and excellence. They are seeking a Grants Accountant responsible for managing invoices and expense payments while maintaining communication with program managers and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

CharityCommunitiesNon ProfitSocial Assistance

Responsibilities

Prepare invoices and reports as directed by funder requirements and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) standards

Reconcile balances for accounts receivable, aging and collection reports

Respond to funder requests for supporting documents

Maintain communication with program managers regarding outstanding receivables

Monitor accounts receivables variances in collaboration with budget analysts and program management

Prepare payments for a certain category of expenses

Other tasks within the accounting team as needed

Attend recurring all-staff meetings, team meetings and other requested meetings

Participate in policy work with strategic plan workgroup on request

Pursuing relevant training in the field of accounting

Support IRCO’s strategic goals and objectives

This position does not supervise any employees. It will however be asked on occasion to train, orient, and direct the work of new employees of IRCO

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Ability to communicate with a variety of personality types and levels of the organization as well as with people outside of the organization

Qualification

Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesAccounting experienceManagement Information PackageMicrosoft ExcelAccounts ReceivablesAccounts PayablesCross-context serviceOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTime managementTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business or similar combination of education and experience

Two years' experience in accounting, preferably in a nonprofit organization

Knowledge of the principles and practices of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) accounting

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Must be proficient in the English language

Oral and written communication skills commensurate with the needs of the position

Experience/proficient in Management Information Package (MIP), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and a variety of software packages

Respectful cross-context service; demonstrated skill in understanding variation in community norms

Successful experience in accounting, with integrated computerized accounting systems

Experience and knowledge of State and Federal regulations and related laws

Preferred

Experience in Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables

Knowledge of automated accounting systems and capability to assemble, review, and maintain accounting, budget, or financial transactions

Strong computer skills including proficiency in the use of financial software (MIP preferred), Excel and related software applications

Strong communication skills in a multilingual, multibackground organization

Strong ability to work with multi-background staff in a team setting

Ability to use initiative and judgment with competing tasks and responsibilities

Ability to function in a positive manner in a demanding work environment, to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility, to respond to priorities and schedules that change frequently, and to meet commitments