Accounting Manager

Title: Accounting Manager
Location: Portland OR US

Type: Full-time

Workplace: Hybrid remote

Job Description:

Compensation*: Competitive starting salary $95,900 - $122,800 commensurate with skills and experience, Full Pay Range: $95,900 - $149,700 

Energy Trust is committed to pay equity. Energy Trust is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience and training. 

*Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications in the pay equity assessment to determine equitable salary placement. Candidates should expect compensation offers within the starting compensation range. The full pay range is included to show the potential earnings for this position with sustained high performance.    

Employment Classification: Full Time, Exempt 

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible, position is open until filled  

Office Location: Portland Metro Area, Oregon, USA  

 

BACKGROUND 

About Energy Trust of Oregon 

Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy development. We serve Oregon customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas and Avista, and SW Washington customers of NW Natural. Year over year Energy Trust is recognized as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon. 

 

Our Vision 

Clean, affordable energy for everyone. 

 

Our Commitment to Diversity 

We recognize the lack of diversity in our industry, and we actively seek to address it with our hiring and retention practices as well as our values. We believe every person and their lived experience is integral to building a vibrant culture and delivering effective services to all customers we serve. We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and we encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience to apply. 

 

Our Location 

Energy Trust provides for a range of work location options, including remote, hybrid and in-office work. This position will represent Energy Trust in public settings and potentially at community events. We are open to candidates who live throughout Oregon and Washington. The Accounting Manager would be expected to report to the office on a quarterly basis, at minimum.  

 

What We’re Looking For: 

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the accounting team; hires and manages accounting staff, develops processes and procedures to ensure effective general ledger, revenue recognition, cost allocation, reconciliations, month-end processes and grant reporting.  The Accounting Manager will lead the organization through the audit each year and will support actual financial report preparation in a highly collaborative environment. The Accounting Manager is responsible for maintaining and updating the system of internal controls over financial reporting. This individual reports to the Controller.   

 

What You’ll Do: 

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations and ensure staff are properly trained and supported, that work instructions are up to date, and that there exists sufficient backup and cross training to ensure redundancies in every critical operation.  

• Implement and monitor the month, quarter, and year-end closeout accounting schedules. 

• Maintain and update the system of internal controls and work instructions, monitor the effectiveness of internal controls and advise the Controller on any action items needing attention.  Reinforce Energy Trust policies with staff across the organization. 

• Plan and coordinate the annual audit and tax return preparation. Communicate progress to the Controller, verify statements in the audit report, and follow up on any financial management letter recommendations. 

• Collaborate with others in the finance team to ensure accounting is well integrated with other finance processes across Accounting, Compliance and Financial Planning & Analysis functions. 

• Actively participate on Finance systems related projects. 

• Collaborate with other groups across the organization to provide financial leadership and ensure integrated operations. 

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned. 

• Perform all functions of the job in a safe manner. 

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned. 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY 

• Manage a team of professional staff performing general ledger accounting, financial reporting of actuals in alignment with generally accepted accounting principles, and financial statement audit-related activities. 

Requirements

What You’ll Need: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field or equivalent professional experience. CPA licensure or advanced business degree preferred. 

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant accounting experience with 3 years in a supervisory or lead capacity 

• Mid-market Enterprise Resource Planning system experience. 

• Must be a proficient, innovative, and multi-tasking accounting professional who is able to perform in a fast-paced environment. 

• Customer service skills and experience. Must be able to interact with a diverse workforce and be comfortable working in culturally diverse settings and groups. 

• Strong working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. 

• Significant non-profit and grant accounting preferred. 

• Excellent oral and written communication abilities. 

 

The above information is designed to outline the major functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained. 

Benefits

What You’ll Get: 

• Health/dental/vision insurance 

• Employer sponsored and paid life/disability 

• 401(k) with a company contribution of 6% of your salary after 90 days of employment 

• TriMet pass 

• Access to health and dependent FSA/HSA accounts 

• Generous paid vacation, holidays and sick days 

• Paid volunteer hours 

• Employee assistance program 

• Career advancement opportunities 

• Great colleagues and culture 

• Flexibility to work from home and/or an office space at the Portland, OR location   

• Work from home laptop provided