Senior Accountant

Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 03.19.2026

Hourly Wage: $33.00

Hours Per Week: 40

Status: Non‑Exempt / Full Time

Number of Positions: 1

POSITION: Senior Accountant

DEPARTMENT: Cascade Divisional Headquarters - Finance Department

SUPERVISOR: Controller

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Senior Accountant or  To apply in person go to 8495 SE Monterey Ave., Happy Valley, OR 97086. Bring a resume and cover letter and complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

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The Senior Accountant supports the Divisional Finance Secretary and Controller with all aspects of financial and management reporting and maintenance of the related software applications.

• Analyze general ledger entries for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Research, identify and reconcile discrepancies in payables and receivables and inter‑company transactions.
• Maintain fixed asset modules which include depreciation and asset roll‑forwards.
• Process end‑of‑month bank reconciliations for the divisions.
• Assist in month and year end general ledger closing.
• Monitor all aspects of government grants and contracts as they relate to financial reporting and audits.
• Assist the local units with grant support, program grant audits and grant billing review.
• Assist with the compilation and analysis of the financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Assist Controller in year‑end Financial Audits, UGG Federal audits, and Internal audits (coordinate with internal team members for the preparation of all needed schedules for the audit).
• Assist Divisional Finance Secretary in creation of budgets.
• Develop and Manage Vivid reports as needed to produce financial information.
• Serve as the financial systems liaison between Territorial Headquarters and the Cascade Division.
• Other duties related to the position as assigned by the Controller or Divisional Finance Director.

• Develop and maintain a Contract and Grant Database with all pertinent parameters of the grants.
• Be familiar with the terms and conditions of each funding contract or grant.
• Develop and implement cost tracing systems. Set up grant codes in Shelby and ensure grant/contract expenses are accurately coded.
• Produce monthly reports for each contract/grant as needed.
• Secure supporting documentation for all billings.
• Prepare the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) as appropriate for individual grants.
• Assist in budget preparation for grant submittals ensuring appropriate categories are included.
• Close out grants, assist in the preparation of final reports and compile and preserve records for audit inquiries.

• Answer the telephone, transfer calls, and take messages.
• Direct communication with Corps by Phone and Lotus Notes.

• Bachelor’s degree or Accounting Certification from an accredited college or trade school preferred.
• Five years’ experience in the accounting field, including experience monitoring and maintaining financial applications and systems. Experience with governmental contracts also preferred.
• Must be computer literate and able to work in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook or email program with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience with Shelby accounting software and/or Ultipro…