Employment
Updated January 25, 2012

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Accounting Assistant

PURPOSE: To provide for the integrity of the fiscal system and the timeliness, reliability and relevance of the financial and accounting functions, financial reporting, audit preparation.

ACCOUNTABILITY: To the Mission and Goals of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) as determined by the Board of Directors and as administered by the Executive and Deputy Directors.

REPORTS TO: Director of Finance and Administrative Services/Executive Director

DIRECT REPORTS: None.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manage operation of Central Fiscal systems of the agency:
   1. Maintain accounts payable.   
   2. Enter monthly recurring accruals and journal entries as needed.
   3. Prepare reports from accounting system as requested including bank reconciliation and other reports or statements.
   4. Provide coverage for other finance and administrative staff during their scheduled and unscheduled absences and performs other business office duties as assigned.
   5. Assure accurate and timely submission of records and reports related to the position.
   6. Insure that EMO books and records are prepared for the annual audit in an accurate and timely manner. Liaison with and assist external auditors.
   7. Assure that EMO is in compliance with standard internal control policies.
   8. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to work within the mission, vision and ethics of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon.
2. Willingness and ability to work with people of diverse ethnicity, socio-economic circumstance, religion, culture and sexual orientation.
3. Minimum 2 years bookkeeping experience at levels commensurate with the job responsibilities.
4. Demonstrated experience in a high-level accounting position within an automated and manual-processing environment.
5. Experience in reviewing monthly and annual financial reports and budgets.
6. Exposure to non-profit accounting and knowledge of project costing methods and overhead rates for use in grants and contracts.
7. Evidence of skill in anticipating and communicating priorities in a dynamic, multi-level environment.
8. High-level organization and prioritization skills and ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor.
9. High tolerance for ambiguity and change.
10. Skills/abilities and/or education/experience necessary to perform the duties of the position.

HOURS: Part-time position, approximately 20 hours per week.

SALARY RANGE: $12-$15 per hour.

TO APPLY: Send a cover letter and resume no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, to emo@emoregon.org, or fax to (503) 223-7007 or mail to EMO, 0245 SW Bancroft St., Suite B, Portland, OR 97239. No phone calls please.

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Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees (does not include on-call or temporary employees) which includes:
- holidays
- credit union
- vacation
- sick leave
- employee trainings
- employee assistance program

Additional benefits for regular non-exempt employees in positions which are 20 hours per week or more and regular employees in exempt positions that are .50 FTE or more also include:
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- disability insurance
- life insurance

If the position requests a cover letter and resume, they may be e-mailed to emo@emoregon.org. Please attach your cover letter and resume in a PDF, Microsoft Word, Rich Text or ASCII format.

Download an Application Packet or please call (503) 221-1054 or come in to our central office (address listed at top of page). Directions to EMO.

EMO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.