Accountant II

Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. PCC, which is roughly the size of Rhode Island, has four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area. Wherever you're coming from and wherever you're going in life, Portland Community College has the classes and programs to get you there. Our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.

Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward.

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Join the Portland Community College (PCC) team The Contract & Grant Accounting Department is seeking a talented Grant Accountant II. The Grant Accountant II serves at the Downtown Center, conveniently located next to the light rail, downtown waterfront, and many restaurants and retail options. Employees have the option of a hybrid work arrangement where a portion of their regular workweek is spent remote/telecommuting and the other portion is spent at the Downtown Center or assigned campus location. Additional approval is required for alternate work accommodations.  

Under the direction of the Contract & Grant Accounting Manager, the Grant Accountant II is well-versed in applying federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies to manage various grants and contracts that support the College's mission of equitable student success. The Grant Accountant II portfolio will could be a mix of local, state, and federal grants.

The Grant Accountant II will collaborate with departmental managers by providing technical information regarding accounting principles and the College's accounting, workflow, and contract management software. Additionally, the Grant Accountant II will coordinate with the Contract & Grant Accounting Manager, internal stakeholders, and fellow team members coordination projects that support not only CGA, but also other departments and divisions that are supported by grant projects.

See the classification description for additional information: 

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.

• Knowledge of and experience applying federal and state laws, rules, and regulations to grants and contracts;
• Experience working with governmental/non-profit fund accounting;
• Experience preparing financial reporting to federal/state agencies to support grant reimbursement;
• Experience coordinating with project investigators and grant administrators to submit timely reports and ensure grant compliance;
• Experience providing technical information to departmental managers and other staff regarding college accounting requirements and college accounting software;
• Experience preparing and/or reviewing complex budgets;
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field is preferred.
   

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 in the Classification description may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis).
 

Two years of experience working in governmental, municipal, fund accounting, or the area of accounting that is related to the assignment is required.

Demonstrated experience working with PC and mainframe computer systems, hardware and supporting software applications.

Experience working with computerized accounting systems and how they aid in compiling, maintaining, and using accounting information.

The PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificate programs, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community, you'll enjoy:

• A collaborative and inspiring campus community

• Opportunities for learning and professional development

There is never a dull moment at PCC. We offer more than just a competitive salary. When you join our team at PCC you'll also enjoy:

• 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

• Oregon PERS contribution - 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

• Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement

• 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

• Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events

• Conference and events rental space - Employees receive 50% off when on-campus for personal events

• Generous Paid Leave - as determined by our collective bargaining agreement (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) -

  Faculty and Academic Professional Agreement

Paid Leave:

• Starts at 13.33 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service)

• 1 day of sick leave per month

• 12 holidays

• PCC Winter Break (when College is closed)

• 1 additional personal leave day per year

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$62,753 to $67,225 (Step 3); Higher salary placement may be available based on qualifications, experience and internal equity. Full Range $62,753 to $108,812

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:

• Veterans: DD214

• Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA

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.