Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington

Portland, OR, USA

Full-time

The Finance Specialist supports the volunteer service unit treasurers (SUTs) and coordinates accurate tracking and reporting of troop, group, and service unit (SU) financial data. This role helps to ensure that volunteers learn and comply with Girl Scout financial policies and procedures to promote financial health and safety. This role works directly with the bank to facilitate banking relationships for SUTs. Additionally, this role reviews and audits troop/group and SU financial data as needed, and provides relevant reporting.

Areas of Responsibility:

Respond promptly to requests from volunteers for information and support.
Interview, appoint, train, and support SUTs to ensure they act consistently with council standards. Identify service units without treasurers and assist in the recruitment of a suitable candidate. Remove SUTs from volunteer positions when necessary.
Actively manage the opening and modification of troop/group and SU bank accounts.
Work collaboratively with the CFO and others to develop and implement policies and practices to manage the finances of over 800 troop/groups/groups and service units in the council as needed.
Perform audits of SU and troop/group bank accounts when problems arise. Communicate with the CFO and other relevant parties. At the direction of the CFO, develop documentation, produce collection letters, and process small claims filings.
Serve as an expert on SU and troop/group financial policies and procedures, support compliance, and provide recommendations. Act as a resource to SU and troop/group treasurers to ensure compliance with council policies and procedures.
With the input of the CFO, design and deliver training and information to SU treasurers and teams, troop/group treasurers, and other staff.

Perform essential duties of the SU treasurer if none has been appointed. This may include, but is not limited to:
- Supporting troop/group volunteers through the financial process;
- Working with finance to distribute SU funds to volunteers;
- Reconcile the SU account monthly and annually;
- Review and approve all troop/group financial reports; and
- Provide transparency of the financial process with volunteers in the SU.
Serve as an internal resource to staff regarding financial impacts (e.g., cookies, travel, donations), helping to improve the financial integrity and preparedness of their financial processes.
Track troop/group finances (est. $2M/year) in a way that promotes accuracy and data security. Provide accurate troop/group and SU financial data to appropriate audiences.
Ensure clear communication of troop/group and SU financial status to the CFO.
Maintain timely, accurate records of activities and customer interactions in the customer relations management software and other information-sharing tools.

Skills/Experience:

Accounting, finance, or treasurer experience.
Knowledge of finance/accounting best practices.
Computer proficiency at an intermediate level, or better, including Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as Google Drive and Google Sheets.
Ability to learn new computer software and systems with relative ease.
Ability to analyze data and present information accurately and concisely.
Strong communication skills including in-person, via video, and effective, professional writing skills.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Ability to manage multiple and competing deadlines.
Ability to creatively solve problems.
A high degree of organizational skills.
Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
Ability and willingness to be flexible/agile.
Strong collaborator and contributor to a team environment.
Commitment to diversity and the ability to work effectively with persons of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Willing/able to work a flexible schedule to meet volunteer needs.

Compensation/Benefits:

Compensation – Non-exempt, hourly, starting at $18.75 per hour (equivalent to $39,000 annually).
Benefits - Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability. We also provide a generous retirement plan, paid time off, and paid holidays. See more details on our website.
Hours – Full-time. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.
Location – This position is based out of our Southwest Portland Service Center. We are close to Downtown, Beaverton, and Hillsboro, near Multnomah Village. Our location has ample free parking and is located next to the Barbur Transit Center.

How to Apply:

Submit your application via our Careers site at https://www.vscyberhosting.com/girlscoutsosw/Careers.aspx?req=2021-FINAN...

Job Function:

Accounting / Finance

Organization Info

Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington

Overview

Headquarters:

Portland, Oregon, USA

Website:

girlscoutsosw.org

Annual Budget :

$5-10M

Size:

51-200 employees

Founded:

1912

About Us

Areas of Focus:

Youth / Children

Mission:

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Programs:

At Girl Scouts, it's our mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. We specialize in providing engaging and impactful programming for today’s girls. Through Girl Scouts, girls have the opportunity to challenge their fears, problem-solve, and work collaboratively while understanding how to manage their emotions, establish positive relationships, and gain a sense of belonging.

In Girl Scouts, girls take a hands-on approach to develop the skills that they will need today and throughout their entire lives. Our programming provides a safe space for girls to practice STEM & life skills, become entrepreneurs, and explore the outdoors. We encourage teamwork and collaboration as much as we encourage independence and self-discovery. Our goal is for girls to learn to think critically about different issues and to solve problems together. Through Girl Scouts, a girl learns to believe in herself as well as count on her community for support. She works as part of a team, brings people with varying perspectives together to devise solutions, and respects and appreciates the views of others as much as she does her own. As active members of their community, girls are better prepared for life’s challenges.

You can make a difference

With Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington, you have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young women, adult volunteers, and the world. We serve members throughout 35 counties in Oregon and Clark, Skamania, and Klickitat Counties in Washington. Staff supports a network of dedicated volunteers who bring Girl Scouts programming to young women in their community.

Making the world a better place isn’t a job for just anyone! It calls for a commitment to the Girl Scout mission and the principles of the Girl Scout Movement, strong character and values, a commitment to foster equity, inclusion, and belonging, and a drive to make the world a better place.

Why Work For Us?:

Why work at Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington?

Meaningful Work. Get paid to support an amazing nonprofit organization and make a positive difference in the world, every day
Supportive Culture. Our culture is supportive and collaborative. The same principles that apply to our members, apply to our staff, because we are members too!
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion. We encourage, value and honor diversity, and support a culture of equity and inclusion. We are committed to fostering racial and ethnic diversity at every level of the organization. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Health Benefits. We offer generous health, dental, and vision plan options, some with no employee premium costs
Retirement Contribution. Eligible employees receive 3.5% employer contribution, no employee match is required
Paid Time Off. Full-time employees can earn up to 22 days of PTO per year, and 11 paid holidays per year
Peace of mind. Eligible employees receive employer-paid Life/AD&D, Long Term Disability, and Short Term Disability Insurance