Black Excellence Group · 1 day ago
Payroll and Accounting Contractor
United States
Full-time, Contract
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expBlack Excellence Group is a social impact organization serving pre-k through 8th grade students across Portland Public Schools. They are seeking a Fractional Payroll & Accounting Contractor to support their financial operations by managing payroll, ensuring compliance, and assisting with various accounting tasks.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Process biweekly payroll accurately and on schedule
Manage payroll adjustments and updates as needed
Maintain payroll records and ensure audit readiness
Reconcile payroll to QuickBooks Online (QBO) monthly
Ensure compliance with federal, Oregon, Multnomah County, and City of Portland payroll requirements
Manage quarterly payroll filings and tax compliance
Submit IRS, Oregon, and City of Portland payments through required portals
Support annual filings as needed (W-2, 1099s, etc.)
Use monthly CFO prepared invoice forecast/actuals report to prepare monthly invoices for submission to the BE Group CFO
Support month-end close, including transaction coding support
Provide additional accounting operations support as needed within scope
Qualification
Required
3–5+ years of payroll and accounting experience
Clear, prompt communication skills, with the ability to prioritize BE Group's needs and respond in a timely manner
Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Gusto payroll processing
Direct experience managing IRS, Portland, State of Oregon Secretary of State portal, and Multnomah County payroll taxes, including local withholding requirements
Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll compliance
Solid bookkeeping fundamentals and the ability to reconcile accounts accurately
High attention to detail, accuracy, and financial integrity
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines consistently
Experience with digital financial recordkeeping systems
Preferred
Experience with nonprofits or school-based organizations
Familiarity with Oregon payroll regulations
Knowledge of grant-funded accounting practices
Experience supporting small teams or fractional finance environments
Located in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area
Benefits
A chance to apply your expertise to work that uplifts historically underserved students
Meaningful, mission-driven work that supports community impact
A culturally affirming, values-centered partnership that honors your independence
Flexible, remote work designed to fit your schedule
Company
Black Excellence Group
Black Excellence Group is a culturally specific (black) community organization anchored in Portland, Oregon that is dedicated to serving historically underserved black students.
Founded in 2020Portland, Oregon, US
11-50 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Mashari Tyson
Founder + CEO
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