OUR JUST FUTURE is hiring: Accounting Manager in Portland

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Team: Finance

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Position Type: Full-time, averaging 40 hours per week with occasional weekend and evening work required.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation: $83,962.00 - $101,785.42 based on experience and competencies

Benefits: Employer-paid premiums for employee health insurance (medical, dental, vision, STD and LTD), 401K with 2% employer match, generous PTO, holidays, and paid leave. Relocation reimbursement available.

Work Location: Hybrid with some weekly in-office and site-based work in Portland and/or Gresham, Oregon anticipated (Gateway and/or Rockwood Office).

ABOUT OUR JUST FUTURE (OJF):

OJF is an organization dedicated to advancing racial, housing and economic justice with a primary geographic focus on East Portland and East Multnomah County. You can learn more about Our Just Future, our vision, mission, people, and passions by visiting our website.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Our Just Future is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee the General Ledger team. The ideal candidate will have experience as an accountant in our industry, preferably in a senior role. As a strong communicator and skilled financial analyst, this person will streamline our budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting processes. The Accounting Manager will also produce thorough financial-status reports for senior managers to help improve our operational efficiency and aid in our continued growth.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage the employees on the general ledger team including Contracts Accountant, GL Supervisor, Accounts Payable Specialist and Accounting Assistant. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; perform annual skill surveys; and foster positive team spirit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

1. Oversee the [AC1] accounts receivable functions.
2. Review and post transactions and journal entries.
3. Lead, develop, and support general ledger team.
4. Supervise monthly and year-end closing process to ensure completion within specified time frame.
5. Provide accurate and timely financial information to management and other internal and external customers.
6. Assist with preparation of schedules for the parent company financial statement audit.
7. Document and implement policies and procedures related to job responsibilities and department workflow.
8. Identify weaknesses in internal controls or procedures and recommend corrective action.
9. Provide backup and support to CFO.
10. Perform other related duties or special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with CPA preferred.
• Minimum three years of work experience in accounting, preferably in a nonprofit organization with two years of prior supervisory experience.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting methods, practices, procedures, policies and processes.
• Experience in housing or real estate preferred.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel; proficient in Word and other MS Office applications. Extensive experience with computerized accounting systems; knowledge of Abila MIP Fund Accounting is desirable.
• Excellent customer service skills to external and internal constituents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current Oregon Driver’s License and current automobile insurance

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Must be able to read, write and speak English both in person and by telephone. Ability to read and interpret accounting regulations, contracts, insurance policies and other complex material. Ability to produce written financial narrative reports for a variety of audiences.

REASONING ABILITY:

The ability to understand the effect of individual accounting entries and decisions on the financial statements taken as a whole is essential. Must be able to prioritize and work under demands of short timelines. The individual must possess the ability to reason logically and methodically.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must be able to sit for long periods. He or she must be physically able to operate a telephone, fax machine, computer, ten-key, and copy machine. Some walking is required. Occasional lifting of up to fifteen pounds may be required.

TO APPLY

Please send resume with cover letter and three professional references.