Accountant – Lake Oswego

Company Name:

The Lemelson Foundation

Position Type:

Full-time

The Lemelson Foundation celebrates and supports inventors and entrepreneurs in order to strengthen social and economic life.  The Foundation is a private philanthropy established by one of the most prolific U.S. inventors, Jerome Lemelson, and his family.  It uses its resources to inspire, encourage and recognize inventors, innovators and entrepreneurs, with a growing emphasis on those who harness invention for sustainable development where the needs are greatest.  To date, The Lemelson Foundation has donated or committed more than $130 million in support of its mission. 

Reporting to the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO), the Accountant will be responsible for day-to-day accounting operations including general accounting, reporting, accounts payable, payroll and benefits as well as participating in grant and program related investments.  He/She will be actively involved with the implementation of Oracle Financials and will update policies and procedures to reflect the most current processes.  In addition to the assigned responsibilities, the Accountant will take on special projects as requested by the CFAO.

The Lemelson Foundation seeks an Accountant with a genuine passion and commitment to the mission of the Foundation and its core values.  The selected candidate will put mission and team far above self-interest as well as be loyal, genuine, discreet, and trustworthy.  He/She will exhibit a high level of personal integrity and a strong service mentality and commitment to teamwork and community. The ideal candidate will have exceptional general accounting experience including knowledge of investment accounting with an interest in learning grant accounting. He/She will have a demonstrated track record of multi tasking and managing competing priorities in order to meet deadlines.  The successful candidate will routinely exhibit excellent customer service skills.

The successful candidate will have strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and a minimum of five years experience in general accounting, accounts payable and investment accounting.  Candidates will have advanced knowledge of PC based software applications, including spreadsheets and experience working with online general ledger systems, preferably Oracle Financials. Familiarity with Grant Accounting is desired.  Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration is required.  The Foundation encourages all staff  to be available for international travel.

The Lemelson Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by February 11, 2008.    Please send a cover letter and resume to: Waldron & Company portland@waldronhr.com; Three Centerpointe Drive, Suite 200; Lake Oswego, OR  97035; 503-620-1106