What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at CASCADE AIDS PROJECT?
CAP Northwest (CAP) is the oldest and largest AIDS Service Organization (ASO) in Oregon and Southwest Washington that provides the LGBTQ community and beyond with compassionate healthcare. CAP’s mission is to promote well-being and advance equity by providing inclusive health and wellness services for LGBTQ people, people affected by HIV, and all those seeking compassionate care. Prism Health, Our House, Tod’s Corner and Esthers Pantry are all apart of CAP. To learn more about us please visit CAP, Prism Health and Our House.
CAP Northwest is looking for a Staff Accountant with nonprofit accounting experience who is detail-oriented, works well independently, and cares about the communities we serve. You'll keep our general ledger accurate, help close the books each month, and prepare reconciliations and supporting schedules for audits and financial statements. You'll also back up our Accounts Payable and Payroll processes and help with the budget and special projects.
This is a Full-Time role working at our Davis St. location in the Old Town area of Portland. The schedule for this role is an in office Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm. There is an optional hybrid with three days minimum on office two days working from home.
The yearly salary for this position is $67,000.00- $72,000.00 depending on experience.
Interviews for this position will start the week of October 28th 2026.
Who You Are
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and two years of experience, OR five years as a full-cycle accountant
- Knowledge of GAAP and FASB standards
- Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements
- Strong accounting system experience, including journal entries and reconciliations
- Intermediate Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, lookup functions, SUMIF, et al)
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and ask for help when needed
- Experience working with diverse populations and a commitment to our mission
- Nonprofit accounting experience is a plus
What You’ll Do
- Maintains the General Ledger, prepares, and posts journal entries
- Prepares account reconciliations.
- Records check and bank deposits.
- Maintains the fixed asset ledger.
- Assists the Finance team in the preparation of audits and financial statements.
- Cultivate and maintain professional relationships across a multicultural spectrum of organizations and professionals.
At CAP Northwest, we believe in unlocking potential. If you believe you may have the skills to do a job, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification. CAP Northwest is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We comply with all relevant anti-discrimination laws.
Employee Benefits
- Vacation & Health Leave
- Retirement
- Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Life Insurance, Disability, & Family Leave
For more details about our benefits please visit our careers page capnw.org/careers
CAP cares about the safety of our team members and clients. All new employees are required to provide proof of vaccination status to HR at the time of hire (unless a documented medical or religious exemption is requested and approved).
Salary : $67,000 - $72,000