Careers

Should a current member of the orchestra win this position, the resulting vacancy may be awarded to a qualified candidate.

Principal base compensation for the 2025-2026, 40-week season: $85,566.40
(inclusive of EMG, instrument maintenance/insurance allowance, and premium pay)
Benefits include fully paid medical/dental insurance, LTD, AFM pension plan, and paid parking.

Employment to begin September 2025

Fill out your application and submit your resume and deposit online: Oregon Symphony Principal Bass Audition Application. Applications accepted until December 29, 2024.

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Section base compensation for the 2025-2026, 40-week season: $68,873.39
(inclusive of EMG, instrument maintenance/insurance allowance, and premium pay)
Benefits include fully paid medical/dental insurance, LTD, AFM pension plan, and paid parking.

Employment to begin September 2025

Fill out your application and submit your resume and deposit online: Oregon Symphony Section Violin Audition Application. Applications accepted until March 9, 2025.

Are you an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment? The Oregon Symphony is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive Senior Accountant to help ensure the financial health and operational integrity of one of Portland’s most beloved performing arts organizations. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both big-picture financial strategy and day-to-day accounting work, and who takes pride in supporting artistic excellence through sound financial practices. 

Here’s how you’ll contribute to our mission: 

Financial Operations & Reporting 

• Support monthly and year-end close processes in partnership with our external accounting team. 
• Prepare audit schedules and provide documentation for the annual external audit. 
• Track, reconcile, and report on restricted funds and grants. 
• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis for leadership and board use. 

Cash & Asset Management 

• Monitor daily cash flow and prepare business deposits. 
• Oversee fixed assets and depreciation schedules. 
• Manage treasury tasks such as bank documentation and positive pay uploads. 

System & Process Improvement 

• Recommend and implement improvements to financial systems, tools, and workflows. 
• Help document and maintain accounting policies and internal controls. 
• Train staff on accounting-related processes as needed. 

Collaborative Support 

• Act as the primary liaison between Oregon Symphony staff and our external accounting vendor. 
• Support department heads with budget-to-actual analysis and financial insights. 
• Review invoices, credit card transactions, and complex billing items. 

Please download the attachment for a full job description. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 
• 3–5 years of accounting experience (nonprofit experience a plus). 
• Familiarity with general ledger, journal entries, month-end close, and audits. 
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with accounting software. 
• Experience with fund accounting, grants, and fixed assets (preferred). 
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities. 
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit. 

We Offer: 

• The opportunity to contribute to the success of a world-class orchestra. 
• A respectful and inclusive workplace rooted in artistic excellence and community engagement. 
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 403(b) retirement plan. 

Status & Work Environment: 

This is a full-time exempt position following a hybrid work model with 2–3 days per week in the office.  

Salary Range: $70,000 – $80,000/year 

How to Apply: 

If you’re excited by the opportunity to apply your accounting skills in service of the arts—even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly—we’d love to hear from you.  

Please submit a cover letter and resume to careers@orsymphony.org with “Senior Accountant” in the subject line. 

The Oregon Symphony is an equal opportunity employer. We believe diversity fuels creativity and strengthens our work. We're committed to building a team that reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.