Staff Accountant

DEPARTMENT: Finance Department

REPORTS TO: Accounting Manager

SALARY: $31.31-$35.72 per hour, 1 (FTE) 40 hours per week (exempt) 

SCOPE: The Urban League of Portland's mission is to help empower African Americans and others to achieve equality in education, employment, and economic security. The Staff Accountant will assist with daily financial and administrative activities and provide overall operational support to the organization. The incumbent will help maintain the organization by ensuring that internal processes are efficient, current, and followed. The individual hired for this position will adhere to the Urban League of Portland’s policies and support the goals of the organization, including by maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Contributes to the Urban League’s mission, commitments, goals, and to the team effort by performing the following duties with a high-level of integrity and professionalism:

Accounting & Finance Support

• Apply payments and ensure proper documentation in financial records.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of financial statements and reports.
• Perform reconciliation and analysis of general ledger accounts, as well as bank statements.
• Ensure accuracy while managing billing functions using MS Excel for invoice preparation and timely distribution.
• Gather all documents to accompany billing submissions and manage data retention in SharePoint.
• Verify the accuracy of revenues and expenses and reconcile records with internal staff and external stakeholders. Investigate questionable data and recommend actions to the Accounting Manager to resolve discrepancies.
• Consult with benefactors during soft collection efforts to maintain relationships.
• Function as a fiduciary while coordinating with the Accounting Manager and Operations staff to complete weekly bank deposits.
• Improve ULPDX’s AR position by completing revenue recognition and invoice preparation within a five-day business close and support fiscal close.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations.
• Periodic data validation and financial report distribution.
• Maintain a helpful demeanor as a subject matter expert.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES 

• Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends - Required. 
• Fundamental understanding of accounts receivable practices and accounting principles - Required. 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar ERPs - Preferred.  
• Ability to manage and meet fiscal goals - Preferred. 
• Non-profit accounting experience - Preferred. 
• General understanding of banking procedures and related activities. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for maintaining effective client and team relationships. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality. 
• Dependability, as the best ability is availability. 
• Show teachability while completing multiple ongoing projects. 
• Willingness to pivot during competing priorities. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum four-year Bachelors college degree, preferably with a focus on business, finance, or accounting. 
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or a related field. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data entry, basic formulas, and reporting). 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for maintaining effective client and team relationships. 
• Demonstrated history of meticulous accuracy, organization, and independent productivity. 
• Experience with handling cash and cash equivalents. 

BENEFITS:  

Within your first year of employment the Urban League of Portland is excited to offer the following benefits after 90 days of successful employment:   

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental and vision for qualifying employees and their additional dependents.  
• Twenty-one (21) days of PTO in your first year.  
• Twelve (12) paid holidays.  
• Disability insurance  
• Employee assistance program  
• Life insurance  

About the Urban League of Portland: Established in 1945, the Urban League of Portland is one of the oldest African American service, civil rights, and advocacy organizations in the region. We are part of a network of over 92 National Urban League Affiliates across the country and are recognized as one of the leading voices for African Americans and others in Oregon and Southwest Washington. We are a key coalition-builder amongst other organizations, and work extensively with both traditional and emerging groups, the faith-based community, businesses, and other organizations, including those serving immigrants and refugees. The Urban League of Portland's mission is to empower African Americans and others to achieve equality in education, employment, health, economic security, and quality of life. Our programs include a distinctive blend of direct services, organizing, outreach, and advocacy. We offer workforce services, community health services, summer youth programming, senior services, meaningful civic engagement opportunities, and powerful advocacy. 

Equal Opportunity Statement: The Urban League of Portland is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. 

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