Reports To: Controller

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Major Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

Design and Creative Production 

• Records all incoming funds into the accounting system, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, in accordance with existing accounting procedures and revenue recognition policies;
• Coordinates with Credit Administration, Philanthropy, and other program areas as needed to ensure all cash receipts are properly documented, coded, and recorded;
• Prepares program invoicing and ensures timely distribution;
• Maintains assigned balance sheet schedules and supporting documentation;
• Assists with audit preparation, including the compilation of supporting documentation and the preparation of assigned audit schedules;
• Works closely with Credit Administration and Lending Programs to manage borrower payment functions and support related activities;
• Coordinates with Philanthropy to ensure accurate recording of donations, pledges, and fundraising activity;
• Provides responsive support to program areas regarding revenue, receivables, and documentation needs;
• Performs month-end closing activities, including preparation and entry of assigned monthly journal entries;
• Ensures compliance with internal controls, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements;
• Opens and closes bank accounts as needed; maintains bank relationship files; updates bank account signatories and ensures proper documentation is maintained;
• Coordinates with Finance leadership on banking-related administrative tasks;
• Supports continuous improvement of revenue processes, documentation, and workflows;
• Cross-trains with other Finance team members to ensure continuity of operations;
• Provides backup support for the Staff Accountant as needed;
• Assumes special projects and duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Associates Degree in Accounting; Bachelor’s Degree preferred; and
• Five years of accounting experience or equivalent; nonprofit experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and deadlines; organized and systematic;
• Demonstrated technology skills, especially in Microsoft Excel and accounting software applications;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven collaboration skills;
• Excellent analytical skills with an eye toward creating efficiencies and continuous quality improvements;
• Ability to effect change in collaboration with diverse groups;
• Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities; and
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hand to finger, handle, and reach with hands and arms above shoulder height, stoop, kneel, and crouch. Specific vision abilities required in this job include the ability to adjust focus between near and far.

• Ability to answer telephones and use standard office equipment (copier, fax, etc.);
• Ability to read, write, and understand and speak English clearly;
• Ability to use a computer for Community Loan Fund business;
• Ability to travel as necessary and work some evenings and weekends; and
• Ability to lift at least five pounds.

Employment Details

• Location: Concord, NH and hybrid (in office Tuesday and Wednesday; training will be in person)

• Salary range: $65,000 to $75,000

   

Work Environment

We are a team of creative thinkers and problem solvers. We love creating new opportunities and solutions for our neighbors to succeed. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be in an environment with a noise level that is usually moderate.

About New Hampshire Community Loan Fund             

We believe in a Neighbors-Investing-in-Neighbors philosophy. Since 1983, we have provided systematically excluded people and communities with loans, coaching, and guidance that enables them to become economically secure.

From helping people purchase manufactured homes, to strengthening small businesses and nonprofits, and supporting entire towns as they work to secure financing, our services support the security and growth of people and communities. We focus on four areas of community development finance:

• Affordable Homeownership
• Small Businesses & Nonprofits
• Energy Efficiency Solutions
   

To Apply

If the description above is a good fit for your skills, abilities, and interests, we would love to hear from you! Please email us a resume with a cover letter to careers@communityloanfund.org with subject line of “Finance Associate".

New Hampshire Community Loan Fund adheres to policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines, including fair lending and ethical behavior. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.