Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accountant to join a non-profit organization in Portland, Oregon on a Long-term Contract assignment. The ideal candidate brings strong Sage Intacct and Excel experience!

Responsibilities:

• Manage the accounting and reconciliation of publicly traded securities and other non-cash contributions, ensuring each transaction is recorded accurately and promptly.

• Examine donor-related activity, market values, and supporting records to confirm completeness, accuracy, and adherence to established guidelines.

• Analyze fund balances, fee structures, grant-related charges, and scholarship activity to support accurate financial administration.

• Prepare reconciliations, produce financial reports, and enter specialized accounting activity, including uncommon or nonrecurring transactions.

• Maintain fund records and assist with periodic statements, spending calculations, and other ongoing fund administration tasks.

• Partner with internal teams to gather required details, resolve exceptions, and help move transactions through the accounting process efficiently.

• Use Sage Intacct and advanced Excel tools to review data, identify discrepancies, and maintain reliable financial information.

• Contribute to general ledger accuracy through journal entries, account analysis, and bank reconciliation support as needed

• Advanced experience using Sage Intacct in an accounting environment that requires strong attention to detail.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyze data sets and perform detailed reconciliations.
• Background in accounting, fund accounting, financial analysis, or the handling of complex financial transactions.
• Experience preparing journal entries and supporting general ledger accuracy.
• Working knowledge of accounts receivable processes and bank reconciliation practices.
• Salesforce experience is preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Ability to manage a high volume of transactions while maintaining accuracy, discretion, and attention to detail.