Accounting Manager

JOB TITLE: Accounting Manager

DEPARTMENT: Finance

REPORTS TO: Controller

SUPERVISOR: Vice President

CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT, Full-time, 8-hour shift Monday to Friday

SALARY: $77,925 based on experience and qualifications

Scope of Work

The Urban League of Portland's Accounting Manager provides administrative and operational support across all programs areas and has the responsibility to project a professional and positive first impression on behalf of the organization, as well as in support of its social policy initiatives and agenda to ensure successful fulfillment of the League's mission. Under the supervision of the Director of Finance and Administration, the Accounting Manager is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the accounting department including A/R, A/P, payroll, general ledger and ensuring that the monthly close and financial reporting is completed in an accurate and timely manner. In addition to providing oversight to the Staff Accountant(s), and Accounting Assistant (s), the Accounting Manager will be personally responsible for accomplishing tasks related to A/R, month-end close, year-end close and reporting. This position will provide support to the annual budgeting process and assist the Director of Finance & Amin as liaison to the CPA firm for the annual audit. The Accounting Manager must have strong nonprofit accounting skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Direct supervision of staff accountant(s) handling A/R, A/P, and month-end close

• Maintain general ledger, including account analysis, subsidiary schedules preparation with proper supporting documentation, and preparation of monthly and year-end journal entries

• Prepare and/or review monthly account reconciliations and journal entries

• Handle day to day banking/cash management/transfers

• Complete accurate and timely monthly financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and budget to actual reports

• Assist in tracking on actual performance of government contracts against budget

• Review bi-weekly payroll processing with a focus on ensuring personnel expenses are being allocated to the proper programs per the annual budget and government contracts

• Report to the Director of Finance & Admin the cash flow and cash balances on a weekly basis

• Oversee/assist with the A/R process with a specific focus on ensuring timely billing, receipt of payments and deposit of funds for all government funders

• Personally prepare and/or review the work of staff to ensure all PBC audit schedules are properly prepared to ensure the clean and timely year-end audit

• Assist with annual budget preparation, as well as budgets for new and renewing funding sources

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BA degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance with at least three years’ demonstrated experience

• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting concepts

• Previous nonprofit experience; specific experience overseeing government contracts a plus

• Ability to make independent judgments, using critical thinking to find and solve problems.

• Ability to present financial information in an organized and understandable manner

• Excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail

• Good team player, ability to communicate with accounting team and other departments verbally and in writing

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Outlook, Word, QuickBooks online and Desktop versions

Essential Functions

Physical position requirements: machines and/or equipment used:

• Regularly required to operate standard office equipment (computer, photocopy machine, calculator, fax machine, etc.)

• Ability to work on a computer up to 8 hours per day.

• Regularly required to sit for long periods of time, with periodic breaks.

• Regularly required to use hands to operate computer and other office equipment.

• Occasionally may be required to climb stairs and carry or lift files and/or one or two reams of copy paper.

BENEFITS:

Within your first year of employment the Urban League of Portland is excited to offer the following benefits after 90 days of successful employment:

• HMO plans 100% employer paid medical, dental and vision for qualifying employees and their additional dependents.
• PPO plans starting at $29.89
• 21 days of PTO in your first year
• 12 paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance

About the Urban League of Portland: Established in 1945, the Urban League of Portland is one of the oldest African American service, civil rights, and advocacy organizations in the region. We are part of a network of over 90 National Urban League Affiliates across the country and are recognized as one of the leading voices for African Americans and others in Oregon and Southwest Washington. We are a key coalition-builder amongst other organizations, and work extensively with both traditional and emerging groups, the faith-based community, businesses, and other organizations, including those serving immigrants and refugees. The Urban League of Portland's mission is to empower African Americans and others to achieve equality in education, employment, health, economic security, and quality of life. Our programs include a distinctive blend of direct services, organizing, outreach, and advocacy. We offer workforce services, community health services, summer youth programming, senior services, meaningful civic engagement opportunities, and powerful advocacy.

Equal Opportunity Statement: The Urban League of Portland is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.