Senior Accountant

Energy Trust of Oregon

. Perform complex accounting activities and support month-end and year-end close activities .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • United StatesSenior💰 $81,600 - $102,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in nonprofit accounting principles, grant invoicing, and compliance requirements, with a strong focus on financial reporting and month-end and year-end close processes. Proven ability to analyze financial data, document workflows, and improve accounting processes while collaborating effectively with diverse teams.

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Nonprofit AccountingGrant InvoicingFinancial ReportingMonth-End Close ProcessesAudit Support

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Hard Skills

Journal EntriesAccount ReconciliationVariance AnalysisFinancial AnalysisAccounting PrinciplesProcess DocumentationProject ManagementDatabase ConceptsGrant Revenue EntriesCompliance Requirements

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCustomer ServiceCollaborationMulti-TaskingIndependence

Tools & Technologies

Great PlainsSharePointMicrosoft TeamsZoomWebexMS Office

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA LicensureBachelor's Degree in Accounting

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit OrganizationGrant AccountingFinancial ReportingInternal ControlsAudit Schedules

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform complex accounting activities and support month-end and year-end close activities
Develop and prepare journal entries, analyze and reconcile balance sheet accounts, prepare supporting schedules, and ensure accurate financial reporting and ledger maintenance
Prepare, review, and submit grant and contract invoices in compliance with contractual requirements, supporting documentation, and funding source restrictions
Prepare and review documentation and audit schedules for external auditors
Prepare and review documentation and schedules for 990 tax form preparation
Apply nonprofit and grant accounting principles and compliance requirements
Prepare grant revenue and receivable entries and develop grant and contract invoices
Partner with program staff to resolve invoice and payment issues
Research finance policies and accounting treatment papers
Recommend improvements to financial and accounting processes, reporting, procedures, and policies
Monitor the effectiveness of internal controls
Identify and resolve or escalate recurring errors, reconciliation issues, control concerns, and process improvement opportunities
Document workflows and maintain up-to-date desk-level procedures
Provide ad hoc reporting to internal and Program Management Contractor staff
Lead or participate in department projects and testing requirements
Provide vacation backup and peak-volume support to General Accountants
Collaborate with Finance peers to achieve team objectives
Interact with a diverse workforce in culturally diverse settings and groups
Perform other assigned job-related duties safely
Report to the Portland office at least quarterly for staff and in-person meetings
Report to the Accounting Manager - Finance
No supervisory responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent educational experience required
CPA licensure or advanced business degree preferred
5 years of accounting experience in a professional environment, preferably within a nonprofit organization, including experience with grant accounting, grant invoicing, compliance requirements, and financial reporting
Demonstrated experience managing or performing complex month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and audit support
Strong knowledge of SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex, and MS Office applications including Word, Outlook and PowerPoint, or equivalents
Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and practices
Experience with Great Plains preferred
Experience writing and documenting business processes
Strong financial analytical skills
Proficiency as a systems user in database concepts
Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Experience with project management preferred
Ability to perform as a proficient, innovative, and multi-tasking accounting professional in a fast-paced environment
Strong customer service experience oriented toward supporting a diverse workforce or customer base
Ability to perform all normal office job functions safely and effectively
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and closely with others within the Finance team and cross-collaboratively within the organization
Successful completion of background and reference checks as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health/dental/vision insurance
Employer sponsored and paid life/disability
401(k) with a company contribution of 6% of your salary after 90 days of employment
TriMet pass
Access to health and dependent FSA/HSA accounts
Generous paid vacation, holidays and sick days
Paid volunteer hours
Employee assistance program
Career advancement opportunities
Great colleagues and culture
Flexibility to work from home and/or an office space at the Portland, OR location
Work from home laptop provided