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Financial Analyst / Senior Accountant
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Organizational Summary
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Ecotrust is dedicated to promoting sustainability for the rain forests of the northwest United States, Canada and Alaska. Ecotrust's programs and approach are based on the premise that economic, ecological, and social equity systems are mutually interdependent: the triple bottom line. Founded in 1991 and based in Portland, Oregon, Ecotrust works in five programmatic areas: Fisheries, Forestry, Native Programs, Food & Farms and Knowledge Systems.
Ecotrust is a casual, team-oriented workplace located in Portland's historic Pearl District. Compensation commensurate with experience.
Ecotrust is an equal-opportunity employer and seeks to promote diversity through its hiring decisions.
Title: Financial Analyst / Senior Accountant
Reports to: Controller
Ecotrust Summary:
Ecotrust's mission is to inspire fresh thinking that creates economic opportunity, social equity and environmental well-being. Headquartered in Portland Ecotrust is a family of organizations that creatively integrates non-profit with for-profit entities working towards the goal of reliable prosperity. Ecotrust employs 50+ staff members and operates several different companies.
Position Summary:
The Financial Analyst/Senior Accountant will be responsible for all contract and grant level accounting and reporting. The position will also be responsible for various activities related to month-end close, annual audit & tax preparation, and payroll processing. Specific duties will include:
Contract/Grant Accounting & Reporting
- Work closely with program managers & the development group to set up project specific accounting codes, track grant/contract values, and determine basis for generating billings
- Generate invoices in accordance with contractual terms
- Ensure expenses (including employee time) and revenue are recorded correctly
- Provide project level financial reporting to program and grant managers
General Accounting & Reporting
- Payroll processing
- Various month-end close activities including account reconciliations & review and booking of revenue reserves.
- Participate in audit & tax return preparation process
Another significant portion of this position will be assisting the Controller with the implementation of new accounting systems and processes.
Qualifications - Required:
- Commitment to the mission of Ecotrust
- 3-6 years of accounting experience
- Experience in a multi-company and project/contract based accounting environment
- Demonstrated ability to work closely with other departments/functions
- Significant knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including use of advanced functions and pivot tables
- Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Tolerance for ambiguity and complexity
Qualifications - Preferred:
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics
- For-profit and non-profit accounting experience
- General ledger migration and / or implementation experience
Salary depends on experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits package including retirement plan match, medical and dental insurance, flexible spending account, life insurance and disability coverage provided.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and an Ecotrust employment application (available at the top of this page, www.ecotrust.org/about/jobs.html) by September 8th to:
Leigh Ann Shelton
Assistant Controller
Ecotrust
721 NW 9th Ave., Suite 200
Portland, OR 97209
No phone calls please.
