Highlights
Whether you are actively job hunting or just passively considering opportunities, we would love to connect with you to discuss this role and other exciting opportunities in the industry. 2-4 years of accounting or financial services experience, preferably in nonprofit or grant-funded environments.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Portland, OR |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $58,000–$63,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://www.cfstaffing.com/ |
Description
Grants and Contracts Accountant
Located in Portland, OR
Salary $58,000-$63,000
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
• Hybrid work flexibility with potential to work from home 1-2 days per week after onboarding
• Exposure to public and private grant funding, compliance, budgeting, and reporting
• Collaborative environment with strong cross-functional partnerships across finance and programs
• Stable full-time schedule with clear expectations and work-life balance
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and strengthen financial systems
Key Responsibilities for the Grants and Contracts Accountant:
- Prepare and submit monthly grant invoices with supporting documentation
• Track and reconcile grant receivables, income, and expense accounts
• Review grant agreements and budgets to ensure compliance and proper expense allocation
• Partner with program managers to monitor budgets and spending activity
• Support journal entries, contract setup, audit preparation, and budget development
• Improve financial tracking, reporting processes, and grant management systems
Qualifications for the Grants and Contracts Accountant:
- 2-4 years of accounting or financial services experience, preferably in nonprofit or grant-funded environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Knowledge of GAAP, revenue recognition, fund accounting, and grant compliance
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software (Sage Intacct preferred)
Timing is everything. We specialize in placing accounting and finance professionals, and many of our positions are not posted online. Whether you are actively job hunting or just passively considering opportunities, we would love to connect with you to discuss this role and other exciting opportunities in the industry.
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About Company
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.
