Sr. Accountant - Part-time

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organization:Friends of the Children
position summary:

Friends of the Children - Portland, a nationally recognized, dynamic non-profit mentoring organization serving high-risk children in our community, has a current opening for a Senior Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organization that gives children an opportunity to realize their unique potential.

If you are a CPA or CMA with two to three years accounting experience and are interested in working 32 hours a week, we would love to talk with you.

As a Sr. Accountant, you will provide accounting, payroll and finance support to the Portland office of Friends of the Children. Day to day tasks include but are not limited to:

• Prepare monthly financial statements and analyze budget variances.

• Maintain accounting records on a monthly basis in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles.

• Oversee accounts receivable, including the preparation and posting of deposits.

• Perform timely bank reconciliations for review on a monthly basis.

• Prepare semi-monthly payroll, verify semi-monthly, quarterly and year-end reports for accuracy.

• Verify documentation for employee contributions for insurance, flexible spending account plan and 401(k) plan from payroll records.

• Perform month and fiscal year end financial account reconciliation and closings.

• Prepare schedules for auditors.

• Assist the Finance Director on grant budget writing and reporting.

• Prepare the annual budget.

• Maintain up-to-date organizational fixed assets listing and perform physical inventory check annually.

• Maintain current, secure and organized fiscal and administrative files.

Salary / Pay Rate:DOE
Required Skills and Abilities:• Must have strong computer skills; proficiency with Word and Excel • Experience processing payroll with 3rd party payroll service. • Experience with Financial Edge software a plus; • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; organizational and time management skills; • Ability to work independently with limited supervision, as well as be a team player; • Ability to solve problems, manage several issues/tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
Qualifications:• CPA or CMA • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business required. • One to three years accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit environment. • Must have strong computer skills; proficiency with Word and Excel. • Experience processing payroll with 3rd party payroll service. • Experience with Financial Edge software a plus; • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; organizational and time management skills; • Ability to work independently with limited supervision, as well as be a team player; • Ability to solve problems, manage several issues/tasks concurrently and meet deadlines. Friends of the Children offers competitive pay and a generous benefits package for all of our employees. To Apply: If you would like to bring your expertise to our team, please submit your cover letter and resume to “jobs4 at friendsofthechildren.org”. You can learn more about Friends of the Children at: www.friendsofthechildren.org/portland. Employment Opportunities are listed under the “Contact Us” tab. We are committed to our community, to equal employment opportunity, and to diversity in our workplace.
Education Required:College degree
Other:Equal Opportunity Employer
website link:www.friendsofthechildren.org/portland