Staff Accountant

**Position Summary** ==================== The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of accounting duties to support accurate and timely financial operations. This position plays an essential role in maintaining the integrity of accounting records, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, preparing reconciliations, ensuring compliance with internal controls, and providing excellent customer service to internal departments and external partners. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, organized, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. ==================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================== **Position Duties & Responsibilities** ====================================== **General Accounting** ====================== * Prepare and record journal entries in accordance with GAAP. * Perform month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. * Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, including cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and accrued liabilities. * Assist with bank reconciliations as needed **Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable** ========================================== * Oversee, review, code, and process vendor invoices and credit card expenses as needed. * Assist with AP aging review and vendor statement reconciliations. * Receive, deposit, and record grant reimbursements, donations, and other cash receipts. * Respond to vendor and customer inquiries promptly and professionally. **Financial Reporting & Analysis** ================================== * Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and supporting schedules. * Compile financial data for internal management reports and external audits. * Identify discrepancies, perform variance analysis, and recommend corrective actions. **Compliance & Internal Controls** ================================== * Ensure compliance with organizational policies and accounting standards. * Maintain documentation and audit trails for all assigned activities. * Support annual financial and grant audits by preparing schedules and providing documentation. **Departmental Support** ======================== * Provide accounting support to program staff and departments regarding budgets, credit cards, and financial issues. * Participate in process improvement initiatives to strengthen efficiency and data accuracy. * Assist with special projects, system upgrades, and new process implementations as assigned. **Position Requirements:** * Belief in ACCESS’ mission to operate through partnerships and service to provide food, warmth, and shelter to promote stability for vulnerable populations. * Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required or an equivalent amount of education and experience. * 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred (nonprofit or grant-funded experience is a plus). * Understanding of GAAP and standard accounting practices. Skills & Competencies * Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy. * Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables preferred). * Excellent organizational and time-management skills. * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. * Effective communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information. * A valid Oregon Driver’s license with a record that is acceptable under ACCESS’ insurance policies.