Accountant III

Accountant III – Portland Community College Location: Downtown Center – 722 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97204. Responsibilities The Accountant III serves in a lead capacity, coordinating daily operations for programs and activities that impact the college broadly, including year‑end close, annual audit, accounting automation, and other core financial processes. The role collaborates with internal departments, college leadership, external agencies and the public to ensure accurate and efficient financial operations. Incumbents bring advanced expertise in GAAP/GASB, modern accounting systems and technology, and apply advanced accounting knowledge and management skills to support the development and implementation of college‑wide accounting policies, procedures, and systems. The Accountant III performs complex accounting functions, prepares financial statements, strengthens internal controls, ensures compliance with applicable standards, conducts financial analysis and leads process improvement initiatives, and provides critical financial insights and support to inform strategic and operational decision‑making. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Experience performing the duties described above may substitute for the degree requirement on a year‑for‑year basis. Three years of experience working accounting, or the area of accounting that is related to the assignment is required, including preparation of comprehensive annual financial reports. Demonstrated experience coordinating and overseeing complex financial projects and audits; working with PC and mainframe computer systems, hardware, and supporting software applications; and experience working with computerized general ledgers and accounting systems. Strong technical acumen in finance, accounting (GAAP/GASB), budgeting and software maintenance, including compilation of financial statements, evaluation of internal controls and coordination of an external financial audit. Ability to communicate financial results and forward‑looking impacts across all levels of the organization. Experience with fixed‑asset and lease accounting and government/non‑profit fund accounting. Equal Opportunity & Veteran Preference Portland Community College is an equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class. We comply with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law and provide preference to qualifying veterans and disabled veterans. Portland Community College does not sponsor visas. #J-18808-Ljbffr