This is a temporary position through June 30, 2025.The Portland Community College Foundation has an exciting opportunity for the Foundation Accountant. The Foundation Accountant is a dynamic role that provides financial support to help the PCC Foundation continue on a growth trajectory that expands support for students and College departments. Currently the role is hybrid and works with a talented, collaborative, passionate Foundation team to achieve organizational goals through an equity lens.Under the direction of the Foundation Accounting Manager, the Foundation Accountant performs complex accounting activities requiring the use of generally accepted accounting principles, including the compilation of financial statements and development of internal control processes. Additionally, the role will perform financial analysis and work on various process improvement projects to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness. The position will work closely with various stakeholders including Foundation and College staff & leadership, departments & faculty and students to provide various levels of accounting and finance support for decision making.
This is a temporary position through June 30, 2025.
The Portland Community College Foundation has an exciting opportunity for the Foundation Accountant. The Foundation Accountant is a dynamic role that provides financial support to help the PCC Foundation continue on a growth trajectory that expands support for students and College departments. Currently the role is hybrid and works with a talented, collaborative, passionate Foundation team to achieve organizational goals through an equity lens.Under the direction of the Foundation Accounting Manager, the Foundation Accountant performs complex accounting activities requiring the use of generally accepted accounting principles, including the compilation of financial statements and development of internal control processes. Additionally, the role will perform financial analysis and work on various process improvement projects to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness. The position will work closely with various stakeholders including Foundation and College staff & leadership, departments & faculty and students to provide various levels of accounting and finance support for decision making.
See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/academic-pro-jobs/accountant-iii/
These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position. Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications.
Candidates demonstrate a strong technical acumen in finance, accounting (GAAP), budgeting and software maintenance. This should include compilation of financial statements, evaluation of internal controls and coordination of an external financial audit.Candidates show a strong ability to communicate financial results and forward-looking impacts across all levels of the organization. Candidates display the ability to work flexibly across various internal functional teams on a variety of accounting and non-accounting projects and deliverables. Candidates exhibit the ability to translate financial information including policies and procedures to a diverse audience in a consumable manner.Ability to collaborate with external and internal partners, including staff, from diverse communities with respect and attention to belonging, justice, equity, diversity and inclusion
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked).
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Experience performing the duties described above may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Three years of experience working accounting, or the area of accounting that is related to the assignment is required, including working with preparation of comprehensive annual financial reports.Demonstrated experience coordinating and overseeing complex financial projects and audits; working with PC and mainframe computer systems, hardware, and supporting software applications; and experience working with computerized general ledgers and accounting systems.
PCC offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs.
PCC currently fully funds the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP) pension and contributes an additional 6% into the employee's Individual Account Program under PERS/OPSRP. PCC offers a tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement.Additionally, PCC provides a tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions.*Please note: Temporary Academic Professional employees are not eligible for Personal Leave Days, Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, or AD&D Insurance.Paid Leave: (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees)- Starts at 13.33 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of services)- 1 day of sick leave per month- 12 holidays- 3 additional personal leave days per year
View a complete list of PCC benefits.
Work is typically performed in an office environment. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required depending on project requirements.
Physical RequirementsMinimal physical exertion is required. May sit for extended periods of time at a desk or working at a computer. Learned physical skill is required to perform keyboarding functions.
Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:
Portland Community College is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.
Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.
Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College’s (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.
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