Staff Accountant - Grant Invoicing Specialist
Staff Accountant - Grant Invoicing Specialist
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Title:Staff Accountant Grant Invoicing Specialist
Location:River House 211 SE Caruthers St. Portland OR 97214
Schedule:This is an in person positionMonday through Friday 9:00am 5:30pm
Wage Range:$68000 $81000 annually Exempt
If you are a motivated and dedicatedGrant Invoicing Specialistlooking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact we want to hear from you!
At NARA Northwest youll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether youre passionate about healthcare behavioral health education or social services theres a place for you to make a meaningful difference.
Company Mission:
The mission of NARA NW is to provide education physical mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians Alaska Natives and anyone in need.
About the Company:
At NARA NW we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities helping individuals lead healthier more fulfilling lives.
With over 450 employees across a variety of programsincluding medical and dental care addiction treatment housing assistance and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement all while making a tangible positive impact on the lives of others.
Position Overview:
The Staff Accountant Grant Invoicing Specialist is central to our organizations financial operations overseeing the invoicing process for grant funds and ensuring punctual submissions to grantors. Essential to this role is a robust comprehension of nonprofit accounting principles alongside exceptional communication abilities and a collaborative approach in engaging with diverse stakeholders. Acting as a vital link between our organization and grantors the Specialist must effectively convey complex financial information and foster collaborative relationships with internal teams to streamline processes. This position offers a unique opportunity for a detailoriented professional to significantly impact our organizations financial health through precise and timely management of grant fund invoicing while nurturing key stakeholder relationships.
What you will do:
- Prepare and submit invoices for grant funds according to grantor requirements and deadlines.
- Review grant agreements and budgets to ensure accuracy in invoicing.
- Maintain detailed records of grant expenditures and revenue tracking variances and reconciling discrepancies as needed.
- Collaborate with program managers Grant Accountants and finance team members to gather necessary documentation for invoicing.
- Assist the Grant Finance Team with preparing journal entries ongoing audit readiness and various accounting tasks.
- Stay informed about changes in grant regulations and accounting standards ensuring compliance in all grantrelated activities.
Qualifications
We would like to hear from people that have:
- Bachelors Degree required.
- 2 years of experience in accounting financial analysis invoicing and reporting preferably in a nonprofit environment or public sector.
- Ability to synthesize information across multiple environments to ensure consistency and accuracy in assumptions and reporting.
- Strong analytical organizational and problemsolving skills.Attention to detail required.
- Proven ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Prior experience in administering federal grants a plus.
- Proficiency with MicrosoftOffice advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software (Financial Edge experience a plus).
- Familiarity with PowerBI and Power Query a plus.
- Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus.
- If in recovery must have a minimum of two years sobriety/clean time.
- Ability to pass a preemployment or for cause drug tests.
- Ability to pass criminal background and DMV checks.
Whats in it for you
14 Paid Holidays:New Years Martin Luther King Day Presidents Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Battle of Little Big Horn 4th of July Labor Day United Indigenous Day Indigenous Peoples Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day after Thanksgiving and December 25th!
Benefits: Employees working 20 hours or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.
- Affordable Medical Dental and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
- 14Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
- 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
- 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
- $50000 Life Insurance & AD&D
- Short Term and LongTerm Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Spending Account
- 401(k) with 4 Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
- Referral Program (Up to $1000 Dollars)
- Company Phone
- Company Laptop
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit FQHC
How to apply:
- To Quick Apply go to Careers NARA NW (naranorthwest)
- Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Not required) thats all!
- Feel free to contact if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.
NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. To support NARA NW in its mission all employees agree to refrain from illicit drug use use and prescription drug abuse both on and off the job. In addition all employees agree to model alcohol sobriety. Modeling alcohol sobriety means not consuming discussing or promoting the use of alcohol on the job on social media and when in the community where the employee would be likely to be seen by NARA NW clients or community. If in recovery employees must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that they will be able to remain sober.
Consistent with NARA NWs sobriety policy all employees volunteers interns and contractors as applicable are required to sign a DrugFree/AlcoholFree Workplace Certification Form and NARA NW Modeling Sobriety Policy Form as a condition of employment to confirm that they are aware of this policy and that they agree to comply with it. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. This policy is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its state counterpart.
This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an allinclusive list of all the responsibilities skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the positions activities and requirements the agency reserves the right to modify add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.
Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 US Code Sections 472 and 473. NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
