Senior Accountant - Ad048
$75,600 - $81,900 / year
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Overview
Job Description
Title: Senior Accountant
Location: River House- 211 SE Caruthers St., Portland, OR 97214
Schedule: This is an in person position, approx. Monday- Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Wage Range: $75,600.00 - $81,900.00 salaried, Exempt
If you are a motivated and dedicated Senior Accountant looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!
At NARA Northwest, you'll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether you're passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there's 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 programs-including 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 and Senior Accountant by providing leadership and technical expertise in the communication and preparation of essential financial information. This position is for all phases of monthly financial management and reporting through financial statements, 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 NARA's GL system.
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