Accountant II

Make an impact in your community. Join our team as a Accountant II and help provide support, safety, and encouragement to those we serve. 

As the Accountant II, you’ll play an essential role in supporting the financial operations that keep Central City Concern’s mission moving forward. Reporting to the Controller, you’ll provide critical accounting support through accurate financial processes, thoughtful problem-solving, and attention to detail.

From preparing daily deposits and bank reconciliations to creating journal entries and maintaining account reconciliations, you’ll help ensure the integrity and efficiency of our accounting systems. You’ll also have the opportunity to strengthen processes and procedures that support a growing organization dedicated to making a difference in the community.

Bring your accounting expertise, organizational skills, and commitment to accuracy — and help build the financial foundation behind impactful work.

Company:  Central City Concern is an innovative nonprofit agency providing comprehensive services to single adults and families in the Portland metro area who are impacted by homelessness, poverty and addictions. We hire people that are skilled and passionate to meet our mission to end homelessness through outcome-based strategies which support personal and community transformation.  

Location:  CCC Administrative Office, 121 NW Everett St, Portland, OR

Schedule:  Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Compensation: $68,000/yr - $88,000/yr, Final comp will be determined based on relevant experience, education, credentials/licensure, and internal equity. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required and 3 years of relevant accounting experience which includes accounting, accounts receivable/payable.
  • OR Associate’s degree Accounting, Finance or related field required and 4 years of relevant accounting experience which includes accounting, accounts receivable/payable.
  • OR 5 years of relevant accounting experience which includes accounting, accounts receivable/payable.
• General understanding of general ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Knowledge of applicable accounting methods, standards and practices including GAAP and Uniform Guidance.
• Excellent computer skills. Microsoft Office applications, especially, Excel and Word required and Centricity and QuickBooks experience preferred.
• Must be able to work under pressure, complete tasks accurately, and meet deadlines.
• Central City Concern is committed to a drug-free workplace that encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Work Place Act of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
• Physical ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects. Able to climb stairs several times a day.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support accounting period close by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Support internal and external audit requirements related to specific assigned areas.
• Assist in maintaining corporate accounting policies and procedures; and assist in internal control and process documentation.
• Proactively review current procedures and seek ways to improve processes to ensure timely monthly close, accuracy of accounting entries, and operational efficiency.
• Provide quality, professional customer service to all internal and external clients.
• Complete detailed research to resolve general ledger account issues.
• Monitor month end journal entry tracking and complete journal entry and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Develop and maintain tracking of monthly recurring invoices and prepare accounts payable accruals as appropriate.
• Participate with month-end close, including preparation of financial reports and account analysis.
• Maintain tracking and reconciliation of credit card accounts through the accounts payable invoicing software.
• Assist in the analysis of accounts payable software to develop process improvements for expense, invoice and credit card process improvements.
• Help as needed with the annual financial audit process, including the Uniform Guidance Single Audit, and of other external financial auditing requirements.
• Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners’ and outside providers’ patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR access. This includes immediately reporting any breach of protected health information or personal identification information of any person receiving CCC services by CCC or an outside provider to the CCC Compliance Department, as well as to your supervisor or their designee.
• Attend all mandatory CCC trainings in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Consider the impacts and outcomes for underserved communities during decision-making process.
• Effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliation, cultural backgrounds, life-styles and sexual orientations, and treat individuals with respect and dignity.
• Adhere to agency’s non-discrimination policies.
• Display a non-judgmental attitude and show diplomacy and tact.
• Ability to work courteously and communicate effectively with clients, co-workers, program staff, and the public at large.
• Excellent analytical skills are required, including ability to assess complex systems and problem-solve effectively.
• Ability to independently manage multiple concurrent projects and activities.
• Ability to conduct job responsibilities in a highly collaborative management model in a constantly changing financial, regulatory and service environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, technology, analytical, and management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

Benefits at Central City Concern:

We offer incredible benefits to our employees, including an extensive total rewards package, competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision, Student loan repayment options, and retirement savings matching plans! 

• Generous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks of PTO accrual per year!  Accrual amount/rate increases with longevity.  
• Up to 11 recognized Holidays and 2 personal holidays (dependent on work shift schedule).
• Amazing 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with an employer match of 4.25% in your 1st year, 6% in the 2nd year, and 8% in your 3rd year!
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage. 
• Employer-Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, & Long-Term Disability Insurance! 
• Sabbatical Program offering extended time off at years 7, 14, and 21.

This description is intended to provide a snapshot of the work performed and is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the position.

As an agency deeply rooted in recovery, part of our policy and commitment to a drug and alcohol-free workplace includes post-offer, pre-employment drug screens. Please note we follow Federal Guidelines regarding prohibited substances, even for those legal at the state level.

Central City Concern is a second chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of this job may require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.