Assistant Controller / Senior Accountant

Assistant Controller / Senior Accountant

Portland, OR

Our client is seeking an Assistant Controller / Senior Accountant to join its accounting team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to take on a broad role supporting core accounting, grants, and financial reporting.

Why This Opportunity?

This is a great opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys a varied role, collaborative environment, and mission-driven organization. The position combines hands-on accounting, grant reporting, AP review/oversight, and internal customer support, making it a strong fit for someone who likes to be involved across multiple areas of an accounting operation.

What You'll Do

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• Oversee and review Accounts Payable batches prepared by the AP Specialist, ensuring accuracy and proper processing.
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• Manage vendor setup and verification, including validating tax identification numbers and other required vendor information.
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• Support grant accounting and reporting, including preparing budget reports, validating financial activity, and ensuring transactions are accurately reflected in the General Ledger.
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• Coordinate grant billing and drawdowns of grant funds.
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• Work with the Sponsored Projects team and Program Managers on approximately 10–12 individual grants, including federal grants subject to Single Audit requirements as well as non-federal grants.
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• Perform core accounting functions and assist with month-end and other accounting activities as needed.
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• Manipulate, analyze, and organize financial data using Excel.
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• Collaborate with the Staff Accountant, Assistant Treasurer, AP team, external department heads, and other internal stakeholders.
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• Provide responsive, customer-focused support to departments and staff.
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What We're Looking For

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• Strong accounting background with experience in core accounting functions.
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• Experience with federal grants, grant accounting, or higher education accounting strongly preferred.
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• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to manipulate and analyze financial data.
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• Strong attention to detail and ability to review and validate financial information.
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• Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to take ownership and get work done.
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• Strong customer service and communication skills.
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• Ability to work collaboratively with both accounting professionals and non-financial department leaders.
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Schedule & Compensation

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• $95,000 - $105,000
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• Monday–Friday, with hours of either 8:00 AM–4:00 PM or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
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• Hybrid schedule: Once established in the role, 2 days remote and 3 days in the office.
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Please email your resume for immediate consideration.

Tia McKeen, Senior Managing Director - Staffing

Timing is everything. Whether you are aggressively in a job search or simply passive for the ideal position, we would like to have the chance to share our opportunities with you. We specialize in placement for accounting and finance professionals. Many of our positions are not posted on the internet. Please contact me for more information about this role as well as other opportunities.

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