Hybrid Grants Accountant

at Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization

• Job title: Grants Accountant
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $52,488 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Portland, United States

About the role

• Grants Accountant managing invoices and expense payments for IRCO, a non-profit organization. Responsible for maintaining records and ensuring financial accountability with detailed reporting.

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

Requirements

• 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
• Experience in Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables (preferred)
• Knowledge of automated accounting systems and capability to assemble, review, and maintain accounting, budget, or financial transactions (preferred)
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in the use of financial software (MIP preferred), Excel and related software applications (preferred)
• Strong communication skills in a multilingual, multi-background organization (preferred)
• Strong ability to work with multi-background staff in a team setting (preferred)
• Ability to use initiative and judgment with competing tasks and responsibilities (preferred)
• 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 (preferred)

Benefits

• Many flexible working arrangements and schedule
• Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world
• Work that helps your community
• 3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year
• 401k match of over 100% on first 5%, immediate vesting
• 3% match for student loans or college savings
• 12 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
• Medical & Dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee AND Families, no deductibles
• Employer Paid Life, Short term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts