Job Title: Bookkeeper/Accountant

Why work at MCCAC?

Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC), located in heart of the beautiful Columbia River Gorge, serves Hood River, Wasco and Sherman Counties. MCCAC offers programs and services to ensure our most vulnerable community members have access to healthy, safe, stable and affordable housing. This is accomplished through our housing, energy/utility payment assistance and weatherization programs. MCCAC envisions a thriving community where our friends and neighbors have opportunities to be successful and thrive.

Job Purpose:

The Bookkeeper/Accountant will serve an integral role in providing accounting support throughout the organization. You will be a problem-solver working within a collaborative fiscal team providing accurate and timely financial information to support the important work performed throughout the organization. You will understand the flow of information between accounting functions and grant management to ensure that accounting records are accurate and track activity consistent with the budget goals.

Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities:

Program Administration

• Assist the Finance Manager with day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the accounting/finance department including grant management and budget review analysis

• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations, monthly journal entries and adjustments to support monthly financial statement preparation. Assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to GAAP 

• Develop tools for program specific fiscal oversight

• Coordinate with Program management and staff to ensure program spending is accurately projected and tracked

• Prepare and submit vendor and account invoices

• Maintain proper backup files for research and reference

Program Compliance:

• Maintaining current knowledge of Oregon Administrative rules and guidelines for existing MCCAC grants

• Maintaining current knowledge of Federal and State guidelines for non-profit agencies

• Ensures compliance with all contractual requirements for MCCAC programs

• Assures that all required systems and records are maintained and up-to-date

Liaison/Public Relations:

• Represents MCCAC in local, state, regional, and national forums, acting as a conduit for input and information, and promoting innovation at all levels

• Strong commitment to equity and racial justice reflected in internal and external interactions and through work product

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skills, knowledge and demonstrated abilities in areas of account management and/or bookkeeping

• Accuracy in data entry

• Ability to integrate a racial equity lens into agency accounting practices

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Organized, accurate and concise with attention to detail

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office platforms, especially Excel

• Ability to multi-task and collaborate with others

• Ability to work under competing deadlines with minimal supervision

• Experience with Bill.com preferred

Qualifications:

• Degree in a field with demonstrated relevance to accounting/finance a plus. Minimum of High School diploma or GED equivalent required.

• Minimum of 3 years experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or finance procedures

• Knowledge of current best practices in financial management roles

Position Details:

• The position may require some overnight and out of area travel.

• This position is rated as active with frequent kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting, regularly requires the individual to lift 30 pounds

• The duties outlined in this job description are not all inclusive and additional duties and tasks will be assigned as required.

• Prior to date of hire, and throughout employment, certification of the following are required:

  • Valid driver’s license

  • Proof of current auto insurance

• MCCAC is an equal employment opportunity provider.

• Location: Hood River, The Dalles, or remote

• Reports to: Finance Manager

Salary and Benefits Information

• Position is non-exempt, 40 hours/week.  The pay for this position is $45,000-56,000 depending on experience.

• Benefits: MCCAC offers an excellent benefits package including Blue Cross medical insurance with the agency covering 90% for employees and dependents. Dental and vision coverage. Life insurance, 401k, paid vacation and sick leave.

To Apply

• Submit resume and cover letter to ccarbone@mccac.com. Cover letters should include why you are uniquely qualified to serve in the position and what strengths you would bring to the role

• Veterans, people of color and people with lived experience are encouraged to apply

• Position will remain open until filled.