What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager (Non-Profit) position at VanderHouwen?
Our non-profit client is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Accounting Manager to lead accounting operations for a collaborative, community-focused organization. This role requires a hands-on leader who combines strong non-profit accounting expertise with exceptional people skills, supporting both financial stewardship and staff training and development. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly accurate, and passionate about using their accounting experience to drive meaningful organizational impact and collaboration.
This role is a hybrid model in Portland, Oregon.
Accounting Manager Responsibilities
Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.
Meet VanderHouwen
What kind of recruiter do you see yourself working with? One who prioritizes your best interest, no matter what? VanderHouwen does, and we're in it for the long game! Our recruiters focus on YOU, building meaningful, long-term relationships while developing a deep understanding of companies' staffing needs and workplace cultures. This approach helps us find an ideal job match that aligns with your unique career aspirations and goals.
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women & Diversity-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen places experienced professionals across the nation! Our recruitment teams specialize in either Technology and IT, Engineering, Human Resources, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Partner with us to land your next exciting career!
VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws.
This role is a hybrid model in Portland, Oregon.
Accounting Manager Responsibilities
- Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting processes.
- Manage and develop a small team of accounting staff members.
- Lead audit preparation, compliance reporting, tax support activities, and financial documentation requests.
- Monitor cash flow, banking activity, fixed assets, restricted funds, grants, and revenue recognition processes.
- Support budgeting, fiscal analysis, process improvements, and financial controls while partnering with internal stakeholders, in collaboration with the CFO.
- 5 years of financial accounting experience, including nonprofit accounting and GAAP compliance; Accounting or related degree preferred, not required.
- Experience overseeing accounting operations including AP, AR, payroll, and grant reporting.
- Proficiency with Financial Edge and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to coach, motivate and hold teams accountable.
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated professional with a commitment to mission-driven work and serving highly diverse and vibrant communities.
Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.
Meet VanderHouwen
What kind of recruiter do you see yourself working with? One who prioritizes your best interest, no matter what? VanderHouwen does, and we're in it for the long game! Our recruiters focus on YOU, building meaningful, long-term relationships while developing a deep understanding of companies' staffing needs and workplace cultures. This approach helps us find an ideal job match that aligns with your unique career aspirations and goals.
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women & Diversity-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen places experienced professionals across the nation! Our recruitment teams specialize in either Technology and IT, Engineering, Human Resources, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Partner with us to land your next exciting career!
VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws.
Salary : $90,000 - $95,000