Accountant - accounts payable (Portland, OR)

Northwind Nest Community Partners is a Portland charity working with residents on basic needs and opportunity, and we need an Accountant to lead our accounts payable. You would join a small organisation of about 43 people based in Portland. What you will do • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Track costs around food distribution against budget and explain variances to managers. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. What we are looking for • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. Nice to have • Experience with grant reporting. • A degree or certificate in accounting. Working arrangement • Full-time, Monday to Friday. • On site in Portland. • We reply to every applicant.