Accounting Manager

Beacon Hill; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 47,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Beacon Hill in Portland, Oregon, seeks an experienced Accounting Manager for an ongoing temporary engagement. This hands-on role concentrates on owning the month-end close, overseeing the accounting function, and serving as a trusted financial resource to leadership.

You will prepare statements and monthly leadership reporting, monitor budgets, support audits, and provide guidance on internal controls. The work is in the Portland-area office, roughly 20–25 hours per week, with flexibility and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Nonprofit accounting experience is preferred.
• Strong month-end close, reconciliation, and financial reporting experience.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing account activity and providing oversight across the accounting function
• Completing month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Preparing financial statements and monthly reporting for leadership
• Monitoring budget activity and explaining revenue and expense variances
• Supporting audit preparation and responding to auditor requests
• Reviewing payroll, banking activity, and fund transfers
• Providing guidance on accounting questions, internal controls, and special projects

Skills

Month-end close

Account reconciliations

Financial reporting

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Accounting Manager (1473980) Portland, Oregon

Salary: USD45 - USD65 per hour

Accounting Manager

Accounting Managers, this is a good one! Our client, a mission-driven nonprofit in the Portland area, needs an experienced Accounting Manager for an ongoing temporary opportunity. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys staying close to the numbers, taking ownership of the close, and being a trusted accounting resource to leadership.

As the Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Reviewing account activity and providing oversight across the accounting function
• Completing month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Preparing financial statements and monthly reporting for leadership
• Monitoring budget activity and explaining revenue and expense variances
• Supporting audit preparation and responding to auditor requests
• Reviewing payroll, banking activity, and fund transfers
• Providing guidance on accounting questions, internal controls, and special projects

This position is approximately 20 to 25 hours per week, offers flexibility, and will be completed in the organization’s Portland-area office. You will work alongside a knowledgeable accounting professional and partner closely with an approachable leadership team that values collaboration.

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Nonprofit accounting experience
• Strong month-end close, reconciliation, and financial reporting experience
• The confidence to work independently while also being a collaborative and supportive partner

This is an opportunity to bring your accounting expertise to an organization doing meaningful work in the community. You will have visibility, autonomy, and the chance to make an immediate impact with a collaborative team that will genuinely value your experience.