Senior Accountant AD032 at Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW

Job Details River House - Portland OR Full Time $72000.00 - $78000.00 Salary/year DayDescription Title:Senior Accountant - AD032Location: RiverHouse -211 SE Caruthers St Portland OR 97214Schedule:Mon-Fri 9-5pWage Range:$72K - $78K Exempt SalaryIf you are a motivated and dedicated Senior Accountantlooking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact we want to hear from you!At NARA Northwest youll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether youre passionate about healthcare behavioral health education or social services theres a place for you to make a meaningful difference.Company Mission:The mission of NARA NW is to provide education physical mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians Alaska Natives and anyone in need.About the Company:At NARA NW we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities helping individuals lead healthier more fulfilling lives.With over 450 employees across a variety of programsincluding medical and dental care addiction treatment housing assistance and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement all while making a tangible positive impact on the lives of others.Position Overview:The Senior Accountant assists the Controller by providing leadership and technical expertise in the communication and preparation of essential financial information. This position is for all phases of monthly accounting and financial management functions systems development and audit processes that follow both GAAP and federal cost principles.What you will do: Performs account analysis reconciliations and reviewing transaction details of the general ledger. Reviews transaction details in Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable and cash receipts. Comfortable with all phases of accounting reconciliation and processing for month-end close and fiscal year end reconciliations and closing. Identify and provide corrective action for GL and AP errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency accuracy and internal control processes. Assist in the design and preparation of financial information for review by management including monthly GL account entries direct cost allocations AP and AR accruals bank and cash reconciliations and asset and depreciation schedules. Maintaining accurate and complete financial records and participating in audits as needed. Prepare or dispense accounting documentation for external auditors. Ensure transactions processed follow federal cost principles GAAP and fiscal policies and procedures. Assess internal controls including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas. Providing support to team members and management in ensuring the timely accurate and efficient goal of month-end close for NARAs GL system.OTHER JOB DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned. Serve as back-up for teammates as required.Qualifications We would like to hear from people that have: Bachelors degree in accounting with major course work in accounting or a related field in addition to 3-5 years experience in a similar role. 3-5 years of experience with large nonprofit including fund accounting. Demonstrate working knowledge of GAAP principles federal cost principles post-award grants administration compliance and property management requirements. Communicate and demonstrate working knowledge of the audit process record keeping and general accounting procedures. Proficiency in MS Excel including advanced functions such as pivot tables and high-level formula writing is necessary. Proficient with Microsoft Windows applications Blackbaud Financial Edge helpful. Advanced analytical skills with the ability to effectively communicate financial information and accounting processes to all levels of management using exceptional customer service skills. Exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills; consultation and mediation skills; organizational skills; high accuracy flexibility with changing priorities ability to be flexible with changing priorities to be effective in an individual or team environment. Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients the community and other staff members. Work collaboratively with clients other NARA staff team members and always treat everyone with respect and dignity. Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus. If in recovery must have a minimum of two years sobriety/clean time. Ability to pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests. Ability to pass criminal background and DMV checks.PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native communityWhats in it for you14 Paid Holidays:New Years Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presidents Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Battle of Little Big Horn Independence Day Labor Day Native American Day Indigenous Peoples Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving day after Thanksgiving and December 25th!Benefits:Employees working 20 hours or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.Affordable Medical Dental and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente14 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)13 Paid Days of Sick Time13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)$50000 Life Insurance & AD&DShort Term and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending AccountHealth Spending Account401(k) with 4% MatchEmployee Assistance ProgramInclement Weather Days (Snow Days)Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit FQHCHow to apply:To Quick Apply go toCareers NARA NW ()Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Optional) thats all!Feel free to contactif you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.NARA NW Mission: Our mission is to provide education physical and mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians Alaska Natives and everyone in need.NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. To support NARA NW in its mission all employees agree to refrain from illicit drug use marijuana use and prescription drug abuse both on and off the addition all employees agree to model alcohol sobriety. Modeling alcohol sobriety means not consuming discussing or promoting the use of alcohol on the job on social media and when in the community where the employee would be likely to be seen by NARA NW clients or community. If in recovery employees must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that they will be able to remain sober.Consistent with NARA NWs sobriety policy all employees volunteers interns and contractors as applicable are required to sign a Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form and NARA NW Modeling Sobriety Policy Form as a condition of employment to confirm that they are aware of this policy and that they agree to comply with it. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. This policy is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its state counterpartPreference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 US Code Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the positions activities and requirements the agency reserves the right to modify add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills General Ledger Reconciliation,Accounting Software,Account Analysis,GAAP,Journal Entries,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Account Reconciliation,SOX,Microsoft Dynamics GP,NetSuite Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 72000 - 78000