Bookkeeper

Duration: Permanent, Full-Time Position, In-Person

Reports To: Financial Controller

Starting Salary: $60,000/year

Benefits: Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance, Employer Matched 403(b) Pension, PTO (combined Vacation and Sick/Personal), Holidays, Long Term Disability

Innovative Housing, Inc. (IHI) is a nonprofit housing provider that has served low-income households in the Portland metro region since 1984. We are a small, efficient team of mission driven individuals doing great things. IHI’s residents represent many different communities and lived experiences and we strive to have our staff reflect this diversity. People of color and diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. We are committed to ensuring the health and safety for our employees and our community. As a part of this commitment and as a condition of employment, all job candidates will be required to provide documentation of COVID-19 vaccination status or obtain approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to being hired. Please read more about us at www.innovativehousinginc.com.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

IHI is looking for a detail-oriented individual to join our Portland, OR based team as the Bookkeeper. This position is an integral part of our team, working closely with the Financial Controller and Executive Director in supporting the financial functions of the organization. In addition to a strong bookkeeping background, this position requires skills of collaboration, high attention to detail, organization, strong communication, ability to handle confidential information, and flexibility to assume a range of activities. The ideal candidate must be proficient in QuickBooks and skilled in Excel.

Bookkeeping duties include the following for multiple (20) companies owned and managed by IHI:

 Posting monthly financial statements from each property into IHI’s Quickbooks company files

 Acting as IHI’s liaison with Property Management accounting staff to communicate adjustments & corrections

 Recording cash receipts and making bank deposits

 Accounts Payable including vendor file maintenance, vouchering and obtaining approval of invoices, generation of checks or initiation of wires or automated payments

 Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process

 Assist with tracking intercompany accruals and balances

 Provide timely and accurate financial statements and reports

 Help maintain General Leger

 Maintain an orderly accounting filing system

 Work closely with Financial Controller in maintaining General Ledgers and provide assistance & backup

 Undertake other duties as assigned

Innovative Housing is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Desired Qualifications:

 Proven bookkeeping experience and proficiency with QuickBooks desktop accounting software

 Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles

 Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

 Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with an ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, clients, outside agencies, and board members

 Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel

 Proficiency using office machines, computers, internet and other office technology

 Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality

 Commitment to IHI’s mission and goals and willingness to advance IHI’s work to become an anti-racist organization

Compensation: $60,000/year (DOE), with standard benefits package, including PTO, and retirement eligibility after two months. Send resume and cover letter to: employment@innovativehousinginc.com

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