Nonprofit Bookkeeper/Accountant
Full-time | Remote, hybrid, or in-person | $62,000–$67,000/year (non-exempt), depending on experience | Posted 10/5/26
Who We Are
SMJ is the go-to bookkeeping firm for nonprofits in the Portland Metro area. We work with more than 100 organizations across Oregon and Southwest Washington, turning their numbers into financial statements that help them manage their resources and get more done for their communities.
Who You Are
· Do you live in Oregon or Clark County, Washington? This is required. We can’t consider candidates in other locations.
· Do you care about nonprofits and want to use your accounting skills to help them achieve their missions?
· Are you as comfortable with the big picture as with the day-to-day details, from the reconciliation that must tie out to the conversation about what the numbers mean?
· Do you hold yourself to a high standard of accuracy and consistently meet your deadlines?
· Can you explain accrual and fund accounting to someone who has no accounting experience?
· Do you do your best work independently and also enjoy pitching in with a small team?
· Do you want a standard 40-hour week with little to no overtime, and the ability to leave work behind when you go home?
· Do you want generous time off, including 12 hours of paid time off every month, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time?
· Are you looking for a supportive, cooperative place to work?
If you answered yes to all these questions, keep reading.
What You’ll Do
· Manage the full accounting cycle and perform full-charge bookkeeping tasks and payroll administration (through a payroll service).
· Deliver accurate financial statements on schedule.
· Develop and maintain financial processes and documentation that help nonprofit leaders make sound decisions.
· Advise clients on financial operations best practices.
· Share what you know by supporting both clients and teammates.
What You Bring
Required experience and education
• At least three years of bookkeepingand accrual accounting experience, including general ledger work, with at least one year working in nonprofit or government accounting, paid or volunteer.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, including fund accounting, GAAP, debits and credits, compliance requirements, and best practices.
• Experience with accounting software platforms beyond QuickBooks.
• Solid expertise in Microsoft Excel and Outlook, and proficiency at ten-key and typing.
• Residence in Oregon or Clark County, Washington.
Skills and strengths
• Self-management and time management: you set your own priorities and meet deadlines.
• Clear communication: you can explain accounting concepts to audiences with no accounting background.
• Analytical problem solving and sound decision making.
• Adaptability: you flex to meet the needs of a diverse range of organizations.
• Initiative and a customer-service mindset.
Compensation and Benefits
The starting salary range for this non-exempt position is $62,000–$67,000 per year, depending on experience. This position can be remote, in-person, or hybrid. SMJ offers a flexible schedule and an excellent benefits package for full-time employees:
Health and financial wellbeing
• 100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental plans for employees (with buy-up options)
• Employer-paid disability and life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Commuter benefit account
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match (eligible after 6 months of employment)
Time off
• 144 hours (12 hours per month) of accrued paid time off per year, increasing after 5 years
• 9 paid holidays and 1 paid floating holiday per year
• 4-week sabbatical after 10 years
Growth and giving
• Monthly technology stipend
• Annual charitable contribution match
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time per year
• Access to professional development opportunities
To Apply
Email your resume and cover letter to hiring@smjones.com. In your cover letter, tell us what draws you to nonprofit work, which accounting platforms you have used, and why you would be a great fit for this role.
Candidates must reside in Oregon or Clark County, Washington to be considered.
Our Commitment
SMJ is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and to building a diverse staff. We strongly encourage applications from BIPOC and LGBTQ+ candidates. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.