Accounting Manager

About the role

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an Accounting Manager for a mission-driven nonprofit organization located in Northeast Portland, Oregon. This is a 3–4 month contract opportunity working approximately 32 hours per week and offering $35–$40 per hour, depending on experience.

The Accounting Manager will play an important role in maintaining accurate and timely financial operations during the contract period. This individual will support day-to-day accounting, general ledger activity, reconciliations, month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, grant accounting, and other financial priorities. The ideal candidate brings a strong nonprofit accounting foundation, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to quickly become familiar with an organization’s existing accounting processes and systems. Experience with MIP Abila is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting operations and maintain accurate and complete financial records.
• Manage general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Prepare financial reports and assist with budget-to-actual reporting and financial analysis.
• Support nonprofit and grant accounting, including tracking restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll-related accounting, and other financial processes as needed.
• Maintain appropriate accounting documentation, procedures, and internal controls.
• Assist with audit preparation and respond to financial information requests.
• Partner with organizational leadership and program staff to provide accurate financial information and resolve accounting questions.
• Identify and address accounting discrepancies, process gaps, and other financial priorities during the contract period.
• Support additional accounting and finance projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Several years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a nonprofit organization.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Experience with nonprofit fund accounting, grant accounting, restricted funding, and budgeting preferred.
• Experience with MIP Abila is a strong plus.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with accounting and financial systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to quickly learn existing processes, work independently, and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborative communication style and ability to work effectively with finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Ability to work onsite in Northeast Portland preferred; some hybrid flexibility may be considered.

Benefits

• Opportunity to support a mission-driven nonprofit organization
• Broad, hands-on accounting responsibilities with the ability to make an immediate impact
• Collaborative and community-focused work environment
• Northeast Portland location with potential hybrid flexibility for the right candidate

Pay

$35–$40 per hour, depending on experience.

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