Accounting Manager

WAGE : Starting at $74,054 per year DOE

LOCATION : 10301 NE Glisan St. Portland, OR; Hybrid

FTE; PT / FT; STATUS : 1.0 FTE - Full-time; regular with benefits

PROGRAM(S) : Finance

REPORTS TO : Director of Finance

OPENING DATE : July 2, 2024

CLOSING DATE : Open until filled.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY :

IRCO's mission is to welcome, serve, and empower refugees, immigrants and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential.

With an annual budget of more than $52 million drawn from a complex array of funding streams and a workforce and client base from around the world, we are a non-profit leader with a long stable history of financial accountability and excellence.

We are seeking an Accounting Manager to help continue that success and to address the current challenges of growth and volume.

The Accounting Manager will work with the Finance team, program managers, and external funders to ensure the successful implementation of our budgeting and recording efforts.

The successful Accounting Manager will possess strong accounting and project management skills, be collaborative and detail-oriented and enjoy contributing to a healthy workplace culture for all employees in support of IRCO's mission.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Create a schedule for the regular reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain allocations and disbursements worksheets.
• Manage grant accounting including the net assets schedule, leading the communication with program managers and development.
• Establish protocols for cash management.
• Supervise the payroll process and coordination with the Payroll Specialist and HR team.
• Prepare budget to actual reports in coordination with Budgets and Contracts team.
• Contribute updates to the Accounting Manual and develop systematic accounting procedures for various functions.
• Prepare various audit worksheets and schedules.
• Supervise four accounting staff, provide guidance and direction as needed.
• Assist in month end closing ensuring journal entries are properly posted.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS :

• Participate in IRCO based required DEIB, anti-harassment, and other training.
• Attend recurring all-staff meetings, team meetings and other requested meetings.
• Participate in policy work with strategic plan workgroup on request.
• Pursue relevant training in the field of Accounting.
• Support IRCO's strategic goals and objectives.

Requirements

JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Accounting, Business or similar combination of education and experience.
• CPA preferred.
• 5-7 years' experience in progressively challenging accounting positions, preferably in a not-for-profit organization.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of GAAP accounting.
• Proficiency in ABILA MIP preferred, Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Intercultural competence; demonstrated skill in understanding cultural differences.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with stakeholders, staff, and community members.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

KNOWLEDGE :

Education : Bachelor's Degree

Experience : 5-6 years of experience is required

Computers : This position requires a high proficiency level with Microsoft Products, including Microsoft 365, Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, and PowerPoint.

In addition, this position specifically requires : Experience / proficiency in ABILA-MIP. Ability to learn other applications as needed.

SKILLS : Communication :

Communication :

Regular communication inside and outside the organization to exchange ideas and gather information (5)

Creativity :

Regular need for the development of new processes and procedures or the redesign of interrelated processes and procedures is needed (4)

EFFORT : Mental :

Mental :

There is a regular need for assessment of risk, analysis of options and decisions without complete information (5)

Physical :

Position requires little physical effort such as lifting, carrying, or constant movement, but does allow for movement needed to complete work tasks (1)

RESPONSIBILITY :

Impact and Influence :

Positions at this level have some need or ability to analyze problem or concepts or make decisions on the information. Positions at this level have some impact to and influence on organization operations, programs, expense or budgetary outcomes. (3)

Work Independence :

Positions at this level are expected to work under minimal supervision. Positions regularly contribute ideas, but decisions or actions that commit the organization or which are outside established policy / procedure are expected to be referred to others (4)

Planning :

Positions at this level must consider own work and work of others. Planning processes will include determination of issues or obstacles and preferred courses of action.

Ability to forecast for the near future (six to twelve months) is required (3)

Supervision :

Responsible for a full range of supervisory responsibilities, including providing daily work direction, authority to hire, discipline and terminate employees, make pay adjustments, communicate performance appraisals, etc. (5)

WORKING CONDITIONS : Environment :

Environment :

This level has a work environment that is well protected, with virtually no hazards or obstacles. There is very little element of personal risk or hazard.

Job conditions are stable, usually well managed, and very comfortable. (1)

Schedule :

The work schedule is stable and does not fluctuate. (1)

Salary Description

Starting at $74,054 per year DOE