Senior Accountant

Position : Senior Accountant

Reports to : Accounting Manager - Finance

Compensation : Competitive starting salary $81,600 - $102,800 commensurate with skills and experience, Full Pay Range $81,600 - $124,000

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications in the pay equity assessment to determine equitable salary placement. Candidates should expect compensation offers within the starting compensation range. The full pay range is included to show the potential earnings for this position with sustained high performance.

Employment Classification: Full Time, Exempt

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible, position is open until filled

Office Location: Portland Metro Area, Oregon, USA

BACKGROUND

About Energy Trust of Oregon

Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy development. We serve Oregon customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas and Avista, and SW Washington customers of NW Natural. Year over year Energy Trust is recognized as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon.

Our Vision

Clean, affordable energy for everyone.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We recognize the lack of diversity in our industry, and we actively seek to address it with our hiring and retention practices as well as our values. We believe every person and their lived experience is integral to building a vibrant culture and delivering effective services to all customers we serve. We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and we encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience to apply.

Our Location

Energy Trust provides a range of work location options, including remote, hybrid and in-office work. This position will represent Energy Trust in public settings and potentially at community events. We are open to candidates who live throughout Oregon and Washington. The Senior Accountant would be expected to report to the office on a quarterly basis, at minimum.

What We’re Looking For:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for a wide range of general accounting activities, including month-end and year-end close processes, grant and contract accounting, financial reporting, projects and compliance activities. Primary duties include producing financial transactions and analyses, leading and participating in improvement projects, preparing, analyzing, and interpreting reports and records, and serving as a hands-on senior individual contributor responsible for a broad range of routine and complex accounting activities, exercising independent judgment, resolving issues, and determining when matters require escalation. This individual reports to the Accounting Manager.

This position is expected to report to the Portland office quarterly at a minimum for all staff and other in-person meetings.

What You’ll Do :

• Perform complex accounting activities and support month-end and year-end close activities, including developing and preparing journal entries analyzing and reconciling balance sheet accounts, preparing supporting schedules, and ensuring accurate financial reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Prepare, review, and submit grant and contract invoices while ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, supporting documentation, and funding source restrictions.
• Prepare and review documentation and audit schedules for external auditors.
• Prepare and review documentation and schedules for 990 tax form preparation.
• Ensure that appropriate non-profit and grant accounting principles and compliance requirements are adhered to and incorporated into the accounting functions This includes preparing grant revenue and receivable entries, developing grant and contract invoices, and partnering with program staff to resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Research finance policies and accounting treatment papers.
• Proactively make recommendations for improvements in the financial and accounting processes, reporting, procedures and policies of Energy Trust.
• Continuously monitor the effectiveness of internal controls while fulfilling job duties.
• Identify recurring errors, reconciliation issues, control concerns, and process improvement opportunities, and take appropriate action to resolve or escalate them.
• Document workflows and maintain up to date desk-level procedures as part of the internal control system.
• Provide ad hoc reporting to support internal and Program Management Contractor staff when needed.
• Lead or participate in various department projects and testing requirements.
• Work closely with General Accountants providing vacation backup and assisting during peak volume periods.
• Collaborate with peers in the Finance department to achieve team objectives.
• Must be able to interact with a diverse workforce and be comfortable working in culturally diverse settings and groups.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Perform all functions of the job in a safe manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent educational experience required. CPA licensure or advanced business degree preferred.
• 5 years of accounting experience in a professional environment, preferably within a nonprofit organization, including experience with grant accounting, grant invoicing, compliance requirements, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience managing or performing complex month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and audit support.
• Strong knowledge of the following software applications or their equivalents: SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex, and MS Office applications including Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with Great Plains preferred.
• Experience writing and documenting business processes.
• Strong financial analytical skills.
• Must be well versed (as a systems user) in database concepts.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with project management is preferred.
• Must be a proficient, innovative, and multi-tasking accounting professional who is able to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Must provide strong customer service experience oriented towards providing support to a diverse workforce or customer base.
• Must be able to perform all normal office job functions in a safe and effective manner.
• Should have strong problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work independently as well as closely with others within the Finance team – and cross-collaboratively within the organization.

The above information is designed to outline the functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.

Benefits

What You’ll Get:

• Health/dental/vision insurance
• Employer sponsored and paid life/disability
• 401(k) with a company contribution of 6% of your salary after 90 days of employment
• TriMet pass
• Access to health and dependent FSA/HSA accounts
• Generous paid vacation, holidays and sick days
• Paid volunteer hours
• Employee assistance program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Great colleagues and culture
• Flexibility to work from home and/or an office space at the Portland, OR location
• Work from home laptop provided
• Read more about our benefits here

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit a cover letter and resume on Energy Trust’s website

All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background check (which may include employment verification, education verification, criminal history, motor vehicle record) and reference checks.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that candidates from certain demographics are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification—for example, women and People of Color. At Energy Trust we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace—if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Energy Trust of Oregon is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodation throughout the application, interview and employment process. If you require reasonable accommodation, contact us. Energy Trust of Oregon is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Energy Trust is committed to pay equity. Energy Trust is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience and training.