Job Description: Junior Staff Accountant

Salary range: $64,300 - $66,000

Location: Gresham, OR

Schedule: Full-time, salaried exempt; primarily in-office with the option for some hybrid work after 90 days

Benefits:

• 20 days of paid time off per year, plus 12 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 90% of premiums covered for employees and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 6% employer match after one year
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care) and employer-funded Health Savings Account

Overview
Our mission driven client is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Staff Accountant to join their finance team. This role provides support across a wide range of accounting functions, including reconciliations, journal entries, payroll and cost allocation, audit preparation, and other assignments. As part of a five-person accounting department, this position will also play a role in process improvements, financial reporting, and grant-related invoicing.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and balance sheet items
• Assist with allocating payroll and shared costs
• Prepare and post journal entries to support monthly close
• Compile schedules and supporting documentation for audits and compliance reviews
• Serve as backup for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll
• Assist with invoicing and reporting for grant-funded programs
• Manage accounting activity across multiple funding sources and office locations
• Recommend enhancements to processes and systems to improve efficiency

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or 2-3 years of equivalent work experience
• Solid understanding of GAAP and accounting systems
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and committed to accuracy
• Nonprofit or fund accounting experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual proficiency (Spanish highly preferred)
• Familiarity with MIP/Abila, ServicePoint, or Microix
• Five years of progressive accounting experience
• Interest in driving process improvements and professional growth

Equal Opportunity Employment
Ledgent Finance & Accounting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and supported.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.