Part-Time Audit Support Associate (Project-Based)

Location: Portland, OR (Onsite)

Schedule

Part-Time | Approximately 12 Hours per Week (approximately three half-days per week)

Pay

$28.00–$34.00/hour

About the role

Our nonprofit client is seeking a Part-Time Audit Support Associate to assist with a critical audit preparation project. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys project-based work and wants to make a meaningful impact while building experience in audit support and nonprofit accounting. This assignment will focus on preparing documentation for multiple fiscal year audits, with the potential for additional part-time work if the project is successful.

Responsibilities

• Organize and locate paper and electronic accounting records to support audit requests
• Trace transactions and supporting documentation in QuickBooks
• Build and maintain Excel spreadsheets to summarize audit information
• Match payroll records, timesheets, invoices, and supporting documentation for audit samples
• Assist with cost allocations and simple percentage calculations for payroll and grant-funded expenses
• Reconcile General Ledger activity to supporting documentation
• Identify missing or incomplete documentation and help resolve discrepancies
• Maintain organized audit files for current and future reference

Requirements

• Bookkeeping or accounting experience with a solid understanding of accounting principles
• Experience using QuickBooks
• Intermediate Excel skills, including sorting, filtering, and basic formulas
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Comfortable working with both paper and electronic filing systems
• Ability to work independently on a project with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous audit support experience
• Experience in nonprofit, grant-funded, or government-funded organizations
• Familiarity with project or grant cost allocations
• Experience with Bill.com is a plus
• Recent accounting graduates or students with relevant bookkeeping knowledge are encouraged to apply

Benefits

• Flexible part-time schedule
• Opportunity to contribute to an important nonprofit mission
• Gain valuable audit and project accounting experience
• Potential for ongoing project work beyond the initial assignment
• Collaborative and supportive team environment