Accounting Manager

POSITION TITLE: Accounting Manager

REPORTS TO: Finance Director

LOCATION:  This position is Oregon-based. Currently, most staff work virtually from home; however, they are required to occasionally attend in-person meetings at our offices in Kiln Coworking Space, located at 1120 SE Madison Street, Portland, OR 97214. Employees may use the office space if desired. OCJ's standard work schedule is between 8 AM and 5 PM Pacific, with flexibility possible. Willingness and ability to occasionally work evenings and/or weekends are required. 

SALARY RANGE:  $80,000 - $105,000

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: 
Oregon Consumer Justice (OCJ) is a statewide organization dedicated to expanding and protecting the rights of consumers, advancing justice for every Oregonian. We strengthen and safeguard Oregon consumers' rights through advocacy, community engagement, and the law. Together, we're stopping unfair and predatory practices that strip wealth and resources from our families and communities. Learn more at
ocj.org. 

In addition to the role responsibilities, staff are expected to model our organizational values in service of our mission to advance a justice movement that puts people first. Our values are equity, abundance, interconnection, integrity, trust, and courage. Learn more at ocj.org/about/who-we-are.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

OCJ sits at the intersection of law, policy, coalition, and community advocates, and Oregon consumers, with a particular commitment to those consumers and communities most harmed by predatory and fraudulent practices. All roles at OCJ will require a willingness to share power, collaboration and teamwork, empathy, radical listening, adaptive communications skills, openness to learning and failure and growth, a capacity to embrace discomfort and resolve conflicts, racial awareness, and experience recognizing intersectionality and identity, and personal reflection. All employees at OCJ will be asked to participate in ongoing work to develop strong internal and external systems that support movement towards equity and justice.

ABOUT THE ROLE: 

The Oregon Consumer Justice (OCJ) Accounting Manager is a key member of the finance and administration team, providing comprehensive administrative support to the Finance Director and ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and smooth day-to-day operation of accounting activities. In addition to serving as OCJ’s primary bookkeeper, the Accounting Manager will assist with payroll and benefits administration and general office support. 

Essential functions of this position include:

Accounting

• Accounts Payable
  • process invoices on a weekly basis
  • enter transactions into the accounting system
  • save documentation
  • generate timely payments for all of OCJ’s financial obligations
• Accounts Receivable
  • process deposits upon arrival 
  • enter transactions into the accounting system
  • save documentation
• Recordkeeping - Maintain meticulous records for all accounting transactions
• Contribute to journal entries, reconciliations, reporting, and other month-end tasks in support of the Finance Director
• Assist the Finance Director with the annual budget process as needed
• Assist the Finance Director with annual returns and the audit/review process as needed

Human Resources

• Assist the Finance Director with HR recordkeeping and projects as assigned
• Provide administrative support to organizational recruitment processes and assist the Finance Director in the management of recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding portals in OCJ’s HRIS system
• Assist the Finance Director in benefits management, including coordination of annual Open Enrollment, addressing employee benefits questions, and entering benefit changes into carrier platforms and into OCJ’s HRIS System
• Prepare payroll on a semi-monthly basis and create and enter payroll journals into the accounting system
• Assist in the annual preparation of 1099s for OCJ’s contractors

General Support

• Assist with the day-to-day office management needs
• Assist with mailing production, including mail merge, printing, collating, and posting
• Picks up mail & sorts/drops off at office/shreds as needed
• Assist with day-of-event logistics and support in-person events
• Assist with IT management and serve as IT backup when the Finance Director is out of the office
• Support general administrative tasks for all departments as needed

ABOUT YOU: 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or MBA degree in business, finance, accounting, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting and administration

The following are attributes that will contribute to success in this role: 

• Working familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Demonstrated experience in financial and organizational management in the non-profit sector.
• Demonstrated experience using a financial database (software); prior experience with NetSuite accounting software is a bonus. 
• Strong attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Progressive experience as it relates to the requirement for independent action and initiative, and the ability to prioritize.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable both taking the lead on a project and accepting direction.
• Creative, curious, and innovative thinker who is able to think outside the box.
• Excellent computer skills, with emphasis on spreadsheet preparation in Excel and Google Sheets, and general knowledge of Microsoft and Google Suite applications.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes in the environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

The initial application review will take place on July 15, 2026. The phases we anticipate in this process include: 1) reviewing your application materials, 2)an initial phone interview, and 3) up to two panel interviews. If you are asked to interview onsite, which we do not expect, we strive to provide maximum flexibility in scheduling and will provide as much notice as possible.

OCJ values a diverse team and encourages people of color, women, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from historically underrepresented groups to apply. 

OCJ is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, and all other employment decisions are conducted in a manner that does not discriminate based on race, national origin, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military status, or marital or family status. 

We want to ensure all interested candidates can be considered for this opportunity. To request an accommodation, please contact our Human Resources Consultant, Workplace Change, at HR@workplacechanges.com. 

JOB EFFORT AND CONDITIONS

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

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be expected to use/operate a computer
• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer 
• The employee is frequently required to see, speak, and hear, whether unassisted or through assistive devices, and to communicate in person, by video, and by phone
• Oregon Consumer Justice is a fully remote organization. We do have a co-working space available in SE Portland as a hybrid option for permanent full-time employees who are interested. There are opportunities to attend occasional in-person meetings, as well 
• Ability and willingness to at least occasionally work evenings and/or weekends, at times with little advance notice
• Willingness and ability to travel within Oregon for meetings and conferences are required

SALARY & BENEFITS: 

• Salary Range: $80,000 - $105,000. OCJ will review finalist qualifications to determine the most competitive and equitable offer possible within this range
• 120 hours of paid vacation time 
• 12 paid floating holidays, and 3 paid fixed holidays
• 120 hours of paid sick/personal time annually
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees. HSA plan available if desired
• $700 annual Health and Wellness Stipend
• $250 remote work/home office set-up stipend and $50 per month internet stipend.
• Flexible Spending Account
• Flexible, inclusive hybrid-work environment

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are due by July 10, 2026, at 11:59 PM. The initial review of applications will happen continuously as applications are received. 

Please apply at this link https://ocj.bamboohr.com/careers/30

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE HIRING PROCESS

OCJ is committed to a human-centered approach, and that begins in our hiring process. The following gives you an idea of what to anticipate in our hiring process to support a transparent, consistent, and considerate experience for all candidates.

Our hiring process is set up to move quickly; however, it can span from just a few weeks to a couple of months, depending on the organization's work and the availability of staff to support our robust process. We will communicate our timing expectations throughout. 

Candidates who advance to interview rounds can anticipate a brief phone screen and up to three conversations with various OCJ staff members and stakeholders. OCJ will send interview questions to each candidate a day in advance. 

We encourage candidates to interview us as well throughout the process, ask questions, and ensure that the role, culture, and values at OCJ align with your goals. 

Hiring Timeline

We anticipate the hiring process to follow the schedule below:

• Job Posted: June 10, 2026
• Applications Due: July 10, 2026
• Phone screening scheduled and held by July 17, 2026
• Interviews scheduled and held: By July 27, 2026
• Optional Final interviews scheduled and held: By July 31, 2026
• Decision: By July 31, 2026
• Anticipated start date: August 17, 2026