Staff Accountant
Organization: Hacienda Community Development Corporation
Date Posted: December 17, 2025
Location: Portland, OR
Position Type: Full-Time; Exempt
Primary Job Functions: Accounts Payable, General Accounting
Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred, HS diploma with 3-5 years relevant experience is also acceptable.
Experience Requirements: At least two years.
Salary Range: $52,500 - $58,500, depending on experience and qualifications
Description & Details:
Hacienda CDC, a trusted community development corporation that strengthens individuals and families through affordable housing, holistic services, and advocacy, is searching for a self-motivated Staff Accountant who seeks to grow their accounting career while supporting an organization actively helping to boost communities that are genuinely in need.
When you join the Finance & Accounting Team at Hacienda CDC, you join a team that is full of camaraderie and enjoys a quick chit-chat about podcasts before diving into spreadsheets. Your primary tasks will include triaging the Accounts Payable inbox, interacting with team members to follow up about reimbursement requests, processing accounts payable, credit card activity, weekly payment batches, and more.
The ideal candidate will excel at relationship-building and be able to connect with a variety of staff members and vendors. They will be proactive, stellar at task prioritization, and excellent at communication. They will have an understanding of government accounting standards, the chart of accounts, and a knowledge of non-profit or fund accounting, or the ability and desire to learn this quickly.
Does this sound like you? If so, we offer:
- A mission focused on connecting low-income households and communities of color to new opportunities that support youth, families, and people on their journeys to start businesses or buy homes.
- An excellent opportunity for you to make a positive impact on our staff and organization, which will lead to greater service to our communities.
- A starting salary of $52,500 - $58,500 per year (depending on experience), and a generous benefits package (see below).
This position's primary responsibilities include:
- Process accounts payable and credit card activity
- Communicate regularly with credit card holders and department approvers to ensure timely coding and approval of AP items.
- Process payment batches weekly, including checks, ACHs, and wires.
- Coordinate with check signers to ensure checks are reviewed and signed.
- Train and support all employees on the accounts payable process and documentation.
- Maintain appropriate controls for secure check handling.
- Communicate with vendors to resolve issues related to Accounts Payable.
- Process and file vendor 1099 forms and 1096 forms annually.
- Review Accounts Payable activity, including coding to various operating activities, to ensure costs are correctly tracked.
- Perform general accounting and other related duties for the organization.
Our ideal candidate must have:
- A minimum of two years’ experience in public accounting or private industry is required.
- At least a high school diploma with three to five years of experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable, or similar.
- An understanding of government accounting standards.
- An understanding of the chart of accounts and maintenance of such.
- Able to take initiative, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines consistently; strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing work initiatives and an entrepreneurial work environment.
- Tech-savvy, with a comfort level in using and learning new software and platforms.
- The ability to be self-motivated, energetic, and resourceful, who enjoys working with diverse populations.
- The ability to handle confidential information with the strictest confidence.
- A genuine interest and enthusiasm for community development and working to serve the low-to-moderate income community.
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting.
- Familiarity with an organization with multiple operating entities or divisions.
- Familiarity with non-profit accounting.
- A background in grant and/or fund accounting.
- Familiarity with Abila MIP Fund Accounting and Microix.
- The ability to read, write, and speak Spanish.
NOTE TO CANDIDATES:
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. Hacienda CDC is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we strongly encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications as described or if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform job duties.
Hacienda CDC also recognizes the excellent leadership and teamwork capabilities of those who have served our country and acknowledges their unique viewpoints. We recognize how these skills can greatly impact our organization and the communities we serve. Therefore, all veterans are welcome and encouraged to apply. Please include your military experience on your resume so that we can prioritize you.
BENEFITS:
- Medical/Vision (HMO, PPO, HDHP options)
- Dental (PPO, HMO/ortho)
- Hacienda covers 90% of employee-only health premiums, 70% of family health premiums, 100% of dental
- 4-Day Workweek - usually Monday - Thursday
- Paid Time Off (0-2 yrs/3.6 weeks, 3-4 yrs/4.6 weeks, 5-9 yrs/5.6 weeks)
- 10 paid holidays per year
- 40I(k) Plan, 2% company match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Paid Parental Leave – 6 weeks
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development
- Laptop
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
LOCATION:
Hacienda CDC headquarters are located in the Cully neighborhood, near the Portland Airport.
ABOUT HACIENDA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CDC):
Hacienda Community Development Corporation is a Latino-led organization dedicated to advancing the social and economic mobility of all communities.
Hacienda CDC was formed in 1992 to provide necessary housing and supportive services in Cully, a low-income, predominantly Latinx community. Today, we have 11 affordable housing communities with over 917 affordable housing communities in Northwestern Oregon. We embrace a holistic approach to development and serving Latinos throughout the region with programs in community economic development, homeownership, and youth and family services. Over the last 30 years, we have grown to become Oregon’s largest Latino-led, Latino-serving housing organization.
We are a group of dedicated professionals committed to quality outcomes. We also value work-life balance and self-care so that we remain strong and sustainable over the long term.
PAY:
The salary and wage range Hacienda advertises for the position means that the starting pay offered to the candidate will fall within the range posted. We recognize that each candidate brings with them a unique combination of experiences, education, skills, and abilities; therefore, the offer will be tailored to the individual.
TO APPLY:
Please submit a resume and cover letter explaining your interest in the position. If you require special assistance in completing your application, please call 504-961-6416.
HACIENDA CDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.