Accounts Payable & Payroll Accountant – Central Administrative Office

LASO is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Accounts Payable & Payroll Accountant to join our Finance Team in its Central Administrative Office, located in Portland, OR.

In this role, you will help ensure that employees are paid accurately and on time, vendors are paid promptly, and financial records are maintained in accordance with accounting standards and organizational policies. Your work will directly support the attorneys, advocates, and staff who provide critical legal services throughout Oregon.

Background

LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve the general low-income population throughout the state and three specialized statewide programs focus on assisting clients with disputes with the IRS, services to farmworkers and on issues impacting Native Americans.

LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems.

The organization has adopted a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles to guide its work with clients as well as its internal operations.

Why Join LASO?

At LASO, every position contributes to our mission of expanding access to justice for low-income Oregonians. As part of our Finance Team, you’ll play a key role in supporting the financial operations that make that work possible.

We offer:

• Meaningful mission-driven work
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Hybrid work environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Summary of Responsibilities

Accounts Payable:

• Review and process invoices, employee reimbursements, advances, and corporate credit card transactions to ensure appropriate approvals, supporting documentation, accurate coding, and compliance with organizational policies.
• Reconcile vendor statements and accounts payable balances, and research and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Prepare and process weekly check runs.
• Submit positive pay reports and maintain supporting documentation.
• Maintain the Accounts Payable module, vendor records, and W-9 files, and recommend system enhancements that improve efficiency and internal controls.

Payroll Administration:

• Process and transmit payroll accurately and timely.
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts and records.
• Respond to employee payroll and benefits questions.
• Coordinate with Human Resources on payroll and benefits matters.
• Assist with payroll tax reporting and compliance requirements.

Accounting and Compliance:

• Prepare reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with month-end accounting activities.
• Support audits, grant reviews, and financial reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and applicable regulations.
• Recommend and implement process improvements related to accounts payable and payroll functions.
• Collaborate with Finance, Human Resources, and program staff to support efficient and accurate Accounts Payable and Payroll operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Three or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience with significant responsibility for accounts payable, payroll administration, compliance, reconciliations, and related accounting functions.
• Experience using accounting, payroll, and expense management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, compliance, and internal controls.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability and willingness to learn new systems and engage in change for the benefit of the accounting team, and
• Commitment to teamwork, continuous professional growth and development, and LASO’s mission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with nonprofit or fund accounting.
• Experience with Momentive-MIP/Abila Fund Accounting and ADP payroll systems.
• Experience supporting audits or grant compliance activities.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Working in an office environment including at a workstation using a computer and other office equipment, and attending meetings in person and virtually,
• Sitting and/or standing for a 7-hour workday;
• Working 3 days a week in our Central office; 2 days a week remotely
• Travel to offsite locations is rare, but a possibility;

Salary/Benefits

Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary range is $55,200 – $62,700 for 0-5 years experience; $64,200 – $70,200 for 6-10 years experience, and $71,700 – $85,200 for 11-20 years experience. Salaries are determined by relevant work experience and our Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Additional $4.5K-5.7K annually for bilingual ability depending on proficiency. Full benefits package including individual and family health, vision and dental insurance coverage; 6% employer retirement contribution; generous paid holidays, vacation and health leave; and paid moving expenses.

Closing Date

Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin November 30, 2026.

Applications

Send resume, letter of interest and answers to the supplemental question below to:

Michael Malusevic, Director of Finance: [email protected]

As a part of your letter of interest, please address the following: LASO is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace centered on equity and providing an inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients.

Please address how your personal background and experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to contribute to our commitment to cultural responsiveness and diversity.

If you require reasonable accommodation for a disability during the application/hiring process, please contact HR Director Julieta Briseno at [email protected]

We celebrate diversity

LASO is committed to being an organization that reflects the communities we serve and is diverse in race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, sensory, mental and physical abilities, work background, experience and education.

We believe that the outcome of such diversity is our greatest strength and a matter of basic human fairness.

It is to this end that we strongly encourage applications from people of color; people from any other underrepresented and historically marginalized group; people who have experienced economic, social, or other barriers; people who have personally experienced discrimination or oppression; and people from any other underrepresented and historically marginalized group to apply for this position.