Staff Accountant

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Our Commitment to Equity
Camp Fire is committed to building a diverse team and culture. We recognize that there are many aspects of one's life experience that contribute to the growth of our organization. We encourage everyone to apply. If you believe in our values and mission and want to contribute to the work we do, we want to hear from you, even if you don't meet every one of the qualifications listed.
If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application. Camp Fire Columbia strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
Organization Overview:
At Camp Fire Columbia, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to find and pursue their spark- a passion that inspires and drives them to set and achieve goals for their future. Founded in 1910, our comprehensive program starts with early intervention at the elementary level, bridges the learning gap for middle school, and helps students thrive and plan for bright futures during high school. During the schoolyear, Camp Fire works in partnership with dozens of schools in the Metro Area. During the summer months, we offer summer camps in the Portland metro area and at our beautiful 552-acre camp, Camp Namanu, bordered by the vibrant Sandy River and presided over by century old trees. Our programs directly serve over 4,000 kids ages 5-18 each year across an eight-county area, including the greater Portland metro region. Camp Fire Columbia helps serve an additional 11,000 children and families annually through partnerships and special projects. For more information, please visit: http://campfirecolumbia.org/
Position Overview:
This position is responsible for applying principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the following duties.
Requirements
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
1. This role will come in contact with students, campers, visitors, vendors and employees. Each of these persons may have visible and invisible qualities that makes that person unique. This includes race, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religion, national origin, gender identity, and other identities. This role requires sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning and working environments by having respectful and considerate behavior, thoughtful and constructive speech to all.
2. Maintains A/P processes and codes, enters, and routes A/P invoices for approval.
3. Manages and processes cash transactions.
4. Processes and records donations and gifts in Raisers Edge software.
Job Duties:
• Prepares daily bank deposits.
• Prepares and distributes daily cash receipts report.
• Codes and enters in deposits daily.
• Assists with collection and distribution of mail as needed
• Maintains inventory and assists with management of Camp Store.
• Manages invoices, expense reports, credit card reconciliations, check request, and independent contractors.
• Processes bi-weekly check runs.
• Maintains vendor database.
• Processes grant billings.
• Assists with any office coverage and backup, as needed.
• Ensures policies and practices are followed that lead to safe and successful program experiences for all participants and staff.
• Attends Camp Fire meetings and events, as required.
• Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with coworkers, volunteers, parents, and contractors; including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
• Respectfully takes direction from supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
Relational Skills:
• Ability to collaborate as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.
• Self-starter, proactive.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to the needs of the organization.
• Always treats youth, coworkers, and volunteers with respect and kindness.
• Be a positive role model for youth and adults at all times.
Qualifications:
Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in Business or Accounting; or two to three years related experience and/or training in non-profit or governmental accounting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Salary Description
22.22-25.00/hr