Accountant (Part-time)
About the role
We are partnering with an established nonprofit organization seeking an experienced Accountant for a long‑term, part‑time consulting opportunity. This role is ideal for an accounting professional looking for consistent 20–30 hour/week work with significant remote flexibility. The Accountant will work closely with the Director of Finance and a small accounting team, supporting day‑to‑day accounting activities, reconciliations, reporting, and a unique accounts receivable process. The organization receives the majority of its revenue through a large state‑sponsored contract and has limited grant/fund accounting requirements.
Responsibilities
- Support full‑cycle accounting activities
- Perform account and balance sheet reconciliations
- Assist with month‑end accounting and financial reporting
- Manage and troubleshoot accounts receivable activity
- Maintain accurate accounting schedules and supporting documentation
- Build, maintain, and validate Excel‑based reporting and reconciliations
- Identify discrepancies and independently research solutions
- Partner directly with the Director of Finance on accounting needs and projects
Qualifications
- Strong full‑cycle accounting experience
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Online
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills required, including:
- Pivot tables
- VLOOKUPs/lookups
- Data reconciliation and validation
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls
- Excellent attention to detail
- Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working independently
- Ability to problem‑solve without significant oversight
Pay
$30–$33/hour, depending on experience
Schedule
Approximately 20–30 hours per week; intended to be an ongoing, long‑term contract; primarily remote with the possibility of occasional onsite work (approximately once per month, including a monthly visit to the Portland office).