Senior Accountant

Oregon Community Foundation

Job Posting: Senior Accountant

Location: Portland, Oregon

Hiring Range: $92,000 - $100,000 annually

Position Type: Regular, Full-time, Exempt 

About Us:

Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) was founded in 1973 with a big mission: to improve the lives of all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy. In partnership with donors and volunteers, OCF works to strengthen communities in every county in Oregon through research, grantmaking, and scholarships. OCF is one of the largest community foundations in the country with over $4 billion in assets under management.

OCF is an Equal Opportunity Employer with six offices throughout Oregon in Baker City, Bend, Eugene, Medford, Portland and Salem. 

Come join our team. To learn more, please visit oregoncf.org.

Job Summary and Responsibilities:

The Senior Accountant supports the Assistant Controller in managing and overseeing a broad range of accounting functions to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the organization's financial records. This role is responsible for maintaining day-to-day financial transactions, preparing and analyzing financial reports, assisting with month-end and year-end closing processes, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and organizational regulations.

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in strengthening internal controls, supporting audits, reconciling accounts, and identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and financial reporting. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments to support the organization's financial goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Accounting Responsibilities                                          Percentage of Time: 65%

• Maintaining the organization's general ledger, including preparing monthly reconciliations for balance sheet and expense accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Review monthly reconciliations for multiple investment pools and prepare journal entries to allocate investment returns across applicable funds.
• Prepare specialized financial reports and assist with ad hoc financial analyses, process improvement initiatives, and special projects to support organizational objectives
• Provide cross-functional support to Finance team members, ensuring continuity of operations and timely completion of departmental responsibilities.
• Provide backup support for recording non-cash gifts and associated sales in the general ledger.
• Provide back up support for ACH verification process.

1. Audit                                                                                  Percentage of Time: 15%

• Prepare selected audit work papers in collaboration with the Assistant Controller, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of OCF draft annual financial statements.
• Assist the Assistant Controller in documenting accounting processes through written procedures and scripts, maintaining updates as needed, and initiating process improvement projects to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support the Assistant Controller in coordinating financial database training, troubleshooting database issues, and prioritizing system enhancements to improve functionality and user experience.

1. Compliance and Special Projects                                   Percentage of Time: 20%

• Prepare federal and state quarterly estimated tax payments and related tax filings for OCF and its supporting organizations.
• Draft annual federal and state tax returns for OCF and its supporting organizations, including all related tax filings and compliance requirements.
• Manage a broad range of compliance activities while staying current on accounting, tax, and regulatory issues impacting nonprofits and community foundations.
• Assist in the review of trust financial statements and tax returns.
• Stay informed of accounting and tax issues related to nonprofits and community foundations.

Supervisory Responsibilities                                                     Percentage of Time: 0%

• No supervisory responsibilities

Cultural Values: In addition to the specific job requirements for each position, staff are expected to embody cultural values to support OCF’s mission, Be People-centered and lead with trust, Pivot for Purpose and adapt quickly, and Dig into Hard Things to solve tough problems. 

Qualifications: 

Education and Experience:

• Solid knowledge of accounting functions gained through seven or more years of progressively responsible accounting, finance, or related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited four-year institution. 
• CPA preferred.
• Nonprofit tax return preparation and compliance experience a plus.

Required Professional Competencies:

• Strong oral and written communication skills: ability to convey information clearly and effectively, especially to those without a financial background
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Windows, Excel, Outlook, Word, internet, and experience working in a network environment with an integrated database; keyboarding proficiency
• Able to analyze, think critically and explain alternatives clearly, good problem solver; uses appropriate level of judgment
• Comfortable with ambiguous and/or complex situations
• Excellent customer service skills; provide service that is courteous and competent, promoting trust and confidence 
• Strong time management and organizational skills: detail-oriented and accurate. Has ability to prioritize and manage several tasks efficiently, accurately and timely; ability to meet multiple deadlines; ability to quickly shift priorities and adapt to change
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain relationships and work collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes. Cultural agility skills necessary to work effectively with diverse people, teams and communities.
• Sets and delivers high standards for performance, demonstrates ability to work independently and take initiative, and a willingness to improve or enhance responsibilities of the position 
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality 
• Able to work extra hours as needed due to cyclical nature of work.

 Compensation and Benefits:

• Hiring Range: $92,000 - $100,000 annually depending on experience. 
• Salary offers are determined in conjunction with an internal pay equity assessment. This initial hiring range reflects our starting offer based on your skills and experience. It’s important to note that this is just the beginning; our overall salary structure offers additional opportunities for growth and advancement based on performance and development within the role, as well as resources available.
• This is a full-time, exempt position. 
• Benefits include paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401k, disability and life insurance, employee assistance plan, volunteer leave, and professional development opportunities.

Encouragement to Apply:

Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet all the qualifications. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications and apply. 

How to Apply:

OCF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Submit a cover letter and resume online at oregoncf.org/about/careers.