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Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

Ecumenical Ministries of OregonPortland, OR, United States
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

TO APPLY : Submit a resume and cover letter through our website : Position open until filled.

PURPOSE : Support the Finance Department with bookkeeping and other duties, to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of the financial and accounting functions.

REPORTS TO : Director of Finance

DIRECT REPORTS : None

LOCATION : EMO’s central office and other sites as needed.

CLASSIFICATION : Fulltime

  • , non-exempt.
  • 32 hours / week is considered full-time at EMO.

BENEFITS : Wage range starts at $29.55 per hour. All regular employees (does not include on-call or temporary) are eligible for vacation, holidays, sick leave, 401(k) retirement plan, employee assistance program and employee trainings. Employees in exempt positions or non-exempt positions that are 18 hours per week or more, also receive medical insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance and life insurance, per eligibility requirements.

EMO has an organization-wide Pay Equity Plan (PEP). This PEP provides standardized increases to base pay for staff who have technical skills or specialized training beyond the minimum qualifications for a job, significant prior experience in similar roles, language skills relevant to the position, and / or who hold academic / professional degrees or certifications related to the role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts payable and receivable

  • Process, code, and enter vendor invoices into the accounting system.
  • Generate check runs and coordinate check-signing.
  • Produce and code monthly credit card expense reports with receipts.
  • Process, code, and enter grant invoices, donations, and other revenue into the accounting system.
  • Assist with monthly insurance invoicing for member congregations.
  • Finance administration

  • Provide general administrative support to the finance department, including filing and document management.
  • Assist with annual audits, including retrieving and compiling documents for auditor use.
  • Maintain organizational fixed asset inventory.
  • Assist Finance Director with calendaring and correspondence.
  • Assist with filing personnel-related financial documents.
  • Support general operations of the main office, including sharing responsibilities like opening and closing the office, reception, and other administrative tasks.
  • Participate in staff meetings.
  • Coordinate with others on cross-functional projects.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • QUALIFICATIONS

    Strong commitment to the mission, vision and ethics of EMO, and ability to maintain an understanding of the services provided by the programs and projects of EMO.

    Required

  • At least two years of bookkeeping experience, with intermediate understanding of bookkeeping principles and practices.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to analyze data and identify discrepancies.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Intermediate level of competency with Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to work well under pressure; handle multiple time-sensitive tasks; strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Sensitivity toward cultural, racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and sexual identity diversity, as well as physical / mental health abilities.
  • Ability to work at a desk using a computer and phone up to eight hours a day.
  • Preferred

  • Experience using full-service accounting software, particularly MIP.
  • College degree in accounting or finance.
  • Knowledge of nonprofit operations.
  • Familiarity with human services operations.
  • EFFORT : Comfortable working with a variety of tasks and people; and ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor

    RESPONSIBILITY : Acute attention to detail and accuracy; ability to work collaboratively, follow directions, and contribute to process improvement efforts.

    WORKING CONDITIONS : Ability to work in a respectful manner with people of diverse ethnicity, socio-economic circumstances, religion, culture and sexual orientation; willingness to learn and adapt to changing procedures and systems.

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. People of color, women, LGBTQ individuals, and people living with HIV are encouraged to apply.

    Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by state and federal regulations will be observed.

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