The Accounting Manager is responsible for full-cycle A/P, posting/reviewing GL, daily sales reconciliation, monthly credit card statements, filing, office supply ordering, general accounting duties, and in the future will oversee 1–2 Accounting Assistants. This position will work from our remote office, located off of the Sylvan exit along Highway 26.
The Accounting Manager reports to the Director of Finance.
Primary Duties
- Process accounts payable invoices, identifying and resolving any discrepancies, work with various departments to ensure approvals and accurate account coding, check processing, verify W-9 on file when applicable and complete 1099’s at year end
- Help maintain the general ledger, including posting and reviewing entries, and month-end account reconciliations
- Monthly employee credit card statement process, verifying all receipts attached, accurate account coding, resolve issues with credit card holder when necessary
- Daily sales reports and entries
- Filing
- Office supply ordering
- Supervising 1-2 Assistants (in the future)
- Make recommendations to the Director of Finance for improvements to financial and accounting processes, procedures, and policies
- Document any changes/updates in procedures, as necessary
- Other duties as assigned
Other Responsibilities
- Familiarize oneself with the organization and the Employee Handbook.
- Get to know fellow staff members, developing trust, establishing credibility, encouraging teamwork, and creating an atmosphere of open, honest, two-way communication.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism in manner and appearance.
- Adhere to Garden Dress Code (business casual)
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Full-Cycle Accountant/Bookkeeper
- Managerial experience
- Ability to exercise judgement and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information
- Detail-oriented with an ability to maintain accurate records
- Ability to operate well in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work under pressure and/or with frequent interruptions
- Ability to plan, organize, and follow through
- Confidence to request clarification when necessary
- Ability to discern when something should be questioned
- Quick learner
- Able to take direction and work independently while meeting deadlines
- Effective professional/business communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Non-profit experience is a plus
- Sense of humor is good
Special Requirements
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs on occasion.
- Must have reliable transportation, proof of insurance, and clean DMV record for travel between office locations.
- $47,500 – $52,500 annually, depending on experience
- This is a full-time, salaried position with 40-45 hours per week. Shifts are typically 8 hours (plus ½ hour lunch), 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday-Friday.
- Major Benefits:
- health, dental, and vision insurance (premium 100% covered for employees)
- 401k plan (after 90 days, with 4% employer match after 1 year)
- flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
- paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and three work-related references through our online Career Center, linked below. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please no phone calls or hand delivered applications. Submit application materials by Monday, February 15th.
The Portland Japanese Garden is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.