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Oregon Food Bank · 2 weeks ago

Finance Staff Accountant (General)

OFB - Headquarters, Portland, OR, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$63K/yr - $71K/yr

2+ years exp

Oregon Food Bank is dedicated to eliminating hunger and its root causes. They are seeking a Finance Staff Accountant responsible for supporting financial operations through journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and financial reporting, while collaborating with Finance leadership and cross-functional teams.

Food and Beverage

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries in accordance with GAAP and internal policies

Ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation for all JE activity

Assist in month-end and year-end close processes to ensure deadlines are met

Perform regular balance sheet account reconciliations, including cash, receivables, payables, accruals, Inventory, prepaid items, fixed assets, and other assigned accounts

Investigate and resolve variances, collaborating with internal departments when necessary

Maintain organized documentation supporting all reconciliations and audit trails

Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses as requested by management

Support ongoing and special reporting initiatives, including internal performance metrics, departmental reporting, and variance analysis

Assist in data gathering and validation for third-party reporting requirements (grantors, lenders, partners, regulatory agencies, etc.)

Support the annual external audit by preparing schedules, pulling documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries

Assist with the preparation and review of documentation required for the organization’s annual Form 990 filing

Maintain strong internal control processes and support compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations

Contribute to process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within accounting workflows

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting-related questions or discrepancies

Assist in additional finance or accounting projects as needed

To be an ambassador and a leader for OFB’s vision and mission, a cross-departmental collaborator, and an active contributor to building a movement to end hunger for good by addressing the root causes of hunger: systemic oppressions such as racism, xenophobia, sexism, and cisexism

In consultation and coordination with the supervisor, actively contribute to: cross-departmental efforts, work culture activities and programming, advisory and consultative groups such as the compensation committee, affinity groups, Equity Ambassadors, Equity Think Tank meetings, among others, plan and engage in professional development activities that strengthen your capacity for your specific role as well as your capacity to contribute and advance organizational goals, OFB’s vision and mission

Identify, share, engage in, and collaboratively adjust and make necessary changes to this description of duties according to the inevitable evolution of the role over time

Qualification

AccountingGAAPMicrosoft ExcelAccounting softwareNon-profit accountingAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

Deep passion for eliminating hunger and its root causes

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; relevant experience may be substituted for educational requirements

2–3 years of Non profit accounting experience

Strong understanding of GAAP, accounting standards and Uniform Guidance

High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze and present data

Proficiency with accounting software and the ability to learn new technologies and applications quickly

Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously while producing accurate, timely work

Collaborative, customer-service–oriented work style

Ability to handle confidential information and sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion

Proactive, self-directed approach in a fast-moving and evolving environment

Disposition and willingness to maximize multiple perspectives to innovate, problem solve and seek creative solutions

Experience in modeling intercultural competence and demonstrated commitment to equity and social justice

Demonstrated ability to think strategically, collaborate, take initiative, and to maintain confidentiality

Project coordination and organization skills; ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail; ability to handle interruptions, and produce timely, accurate work

Ability to both work independently and as part of a team; comfortable working in an office environment and offsite

Ability to thrive in a diverse, creative, responsive, mission-driven, and fast-paced work culture

Experience of successful multicultural immersion working and/or living within OFB's Equity Constituencies: BIPoC, Immigrants & Refugees, Single Mothers, Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming folx

Preferred

Multilingual skills at a minimum professional level of proficiency or greater in English and any additional language/s, defined as being able to speak the languages with sufficient structural accuracy and vocabulary to participate effectively in most formal and informal conversations on practical and professional topics

Multicultural skills of adaptation and integration are strongly preferred

Commitment to continued professional development to strengthen capacity to work through an equity lens for equity and racial justice

Strong capacity to consider multiple perspectives, to pivot to respond to emerging needs and lead through organizational changes

Years of successful multicultural immersion either working with and/or living within one or more of OFB's Equity Constituencies at the time of hire. An additional step for at least 10 years above minimum required of successful multicultural immersion working with and/or living within one or more of OFB's Equity Constituencies at the time of hire