Sr. Accountant Jobs

Position Purpose
The Sr. Accountant (SA) performs complex accounting functions including fiscal interpretation and analysis requiring full professional competency. The SA performs specialized and routine accounting transactions, and prepares analysis, reports, schedules, and reconciliations, including disbursement of organization funds. The SA coordinates the preparation of financial statements, maintains accounting and fiscal control records and procedures, including internal audit procedures, and the main focus on loan accounting.

The Organization
Craft3 is a nonprofit lender – a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) – with a mission to strengthen economic, ecological, and family resilience across Oregon and Washington. We focus on lending to entrepreneurs, nonprofits and individuals who have been denied access to traditional financing. By delivering capital where it’s needed most, we’re helping build a more equitable and resilient future. Learn more at www.craft3.org

The Team
Craft3’s finance team is responsible for all accounting, financial management, IT Services and compliance activities, as well as fundraising and investor relations. We manage our Community Impact Investment Note, open to accredited investors, and oversee grant applications and philanthropic partnerships. A nimble team, we draw on our experience in banking, regulatory compliance, debt capital markets, community development, and grant management to help Craft3 manage risk and make informed decisions. Mission-driven and service-oriented, Craft3 is committed to extending what is possible when it comes to using capital as a tool for equitable community development.

Craft3 employees are creative thinkers and doers — hardworking, innovative, and flexible — who are passionate about our mission. A diverse staff and a diversity of perspectives help our organization thrive and adapt. We are committed to being an anti-racist organization. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements of the job description.

Accounting and Reporting

• Prepare flux and variance explanations as part of the monthly close process for all areas assigned.
• Manage intercompany accounts and month-end confirmations across all entities.
• Lead 1099 and vendor filing (including invoices and W-9s).
• Initiate periodic disbursements and/or reports for leases, rent, contracts, loans serviced and others.
• Perform month-end closing activities including preparation of journal entries and analysis and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare and record monthly accruals.
• Maintain pre-paid expenses, notes payable, and fixed asset schedules in a timely manner.
• Ad hoc financial projects and analysis as needed and assigned by Controller and CFO.
• Oversee the execution month-end close deliverables such as being responsible for driving the necessary financial rigor in process, templates, and inputs that allow for a successful, accurate, and efficient process.
• Assist with annual external audit, including preparation of audit request items and schedules.
• Update monthly financial reports.
• Assist with monthly use tax filings.
• Management of Participations and Serviced Loans.
• Prepare and maintain fixed asset schedule and depreciation.
• Maintain fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.
• Identify, implement and support improvements to gain efficiencies and effectiveness
• Assist Accounts Payable activities for proper approvals, invoice capture, expense allocations and ensuring timely payment of vendors.
• Manage, file, and pay federal and/or state taxes in accordance with an established schedule.

of accounting practices.

• Assist Controller in the annual budgeting process.

Analysis, Systems, and Workflow

• Manage the expense reporting cycle and review reports for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to policy.
• Analyze business trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to

project future revenues and expenses.

• Gain and maintain a working knowledge of the systems that support accounting for our business.
• Continue to focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices.

Relationship

• Liaise with other departments to analyze expenses.
• Collaborate with different functional teams to continue to develop accounting processes and actively contribute to a disciplined financial statement close.

Enterprise Risk Management & Systems

• Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment by following established policies and procedures.
• Report all emerging problem loans to management when weaknesses are detected.

Cross Team Support / Development

• Finance Data Management Backup.
• Participate fully with all members of the Craft3 team.
• Collaborate with other Craft3 business units to streamline systems and processes.
• Act as backup for Accounts Payable, Fund Accounting, or financial statements.
• Assist in creating or delivering training to new staff members as appropriate.
• Contribute to the body of knowledge, sharing best practices and suggest process improvement ideas.

Culture and Brand Management

• Demonstrate stewardship for the Craft3 Brand.
• Support the organization's All Team performance standards, Companywide Competencies.

Remote flexible schedule is available within Oregon or Washington, near one of our offices; Astoria, OR · Bend, OR · Klamath Falls, OR · Portland, OR · Seattle, WA · Spokane, WA · Port Angeles, WA · Walla Walla, WA
How to Apply
To view the complete job description and apply online at www.craft3.org/about/careers . Applicants must reside in Washington or Oregon.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled. First review of applications will begin in April and continue until the position is filled.
Craft3 offers a competitive salary $70,000 - $93,310 annually (DOE) plus benefits: medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D, LTD/STD insurance, paid sick and vacation leave, volunteer time off, professional development, wellness program, transportation, remote flexible schedule within Oregon or Washington, and 403B Retirement savings plan with employer match. For more information about Craft3 and our Benefits visit our website at: www.craft3.org/about/careers .
*_Craft3 is an equal opportunity employer; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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We really want to get to know you!
Here are some items you will need before you get started:

• See Attachment for full job description

• Cover Letter ; pdf format. (required)

• Resume ; pdf format. (required)

• Application process is supported on the following web browsers; Microsoft Edge based on Chromium on Microsoft Windows 10; Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 on Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, 8.1 or 10; Mozilla Firefox (latest version) on Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, 8.0, 8.1 or 10, Apple Mac OS Cataline and Mojave; Apple Safari version 12 or higher; Google Chrome (latest version) on Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, 8.0, 8.1 or 10, Apple Mac OS Cataline and Mojave. Pop-up and cookie-blocking software must be disabled.

What happens next:

• Once you submit your application, you will receive an automated email reply from our applicant tracking system – do not worry, there are humans behind that email!

• Selection Process: your application and attachments you provide will be compiled by date and sent to the hiring manager for consideration. We will follow up with you directly if we are missing any information. This step can take anywhere from two-three weeks.

• The hiring manager will decide based on the information provided in your resume if you should advance to the interview stage. We are very thoughtful about the selection process; it is difficult to give you an exact time of when you will be contacted about the position. Please monitor your email closely for communications from Craft3.

• If you have applied and have not been kept informed on the status of your application, feel free to reach out to [email protected] – we will get right back to you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $93,310.00 per year

Work Location: Remote