Nonprofit Bookkeeper/Accountant

**Nonprofit Bookkeeper/Accountant** Full\-time \| Remote, hybrid, or in\-person \| **$62,000–$67,000/year** (non\-exempt), depending on experience **Who We Are** SMJ is the go\-to bookkeeping firm for nonprofits in the Portland Metro area. We work with more than 100 organizations across Oregon and Southwest Washington, turning their numbers into financial statements that help them manage their resources and get more done for their communities. **Who You Are** · **Do you live in Oregon or Clark County, Washington?** This is required. We can’t consider candidates in other locations. · Do you care about nonprofits and want to use your accounting skills to help them achieve their missions? · Are you as comfortable with the big picture as with the day\-to\-day details, from the reconciliation that must tie out to the conversation about what the numbers mean? · Do you hold yourself to a high standard of accuracy and consistently meet your deadlines? · Can you explain accrual and fund accounting to someone who has no accounting experience? · Do you do your best work independently and also enjoy pitching in with a small team? · Do you want a standard 40\-hour week with little to no overtime, and the ability to leave work behind when you go home? · Do you want generous time off, including 12 hours of paid time off every month, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time? · Are you looking for a supportive, cooperative place to work? **If you answered yes to all these questions, keep reading.** **What You’ll Do** · Manage the full accounting cycle and perform full\-charge bookkeeping tasks and payroll administration (through a payroll service). · Deliver accurate financial statements on schedule. · Develop and maintain financial processes and documentation that help nonprofit leaders make sound decisions. · Advise clients on financial operations best practices. · Share what you know by supporting both clients and teammates. **What You Bring** **Required experience and education** * At least three years of bookkeepingand accrual accounting experience, including general ledger work, with at least one year working in nonprofit or government accounting, paid or volunteer. * Working knowledge of accounting principles, including fund accounting, GAAP, debits and credits, compliance requirements, and best practices. * Experience with accounting software platforms beyond QuickBooks. * Solid expertise in Microsoft Excel and Outlook, and proficiency at ten\-key and typing. * Residence in Oregon or Clark County, Washington. **Skills and strengths** * Self\-management and time management: you set your own priorities and meet deadlines. * Clear communication: you can explain accounting concepts to audiences with no accounting background. * Analytical problem solving and sound decision making. * Adaptability: you flex to meet the needs of a diverse range of organizations. * Initiative and a customer\-service mindset. **Compensation and B