Accounting Clerk
The Accounting Clerk supports the day-to-day finance team operations by processing data entry, maintaining accurate records, assisting with accounts payable processing, supplying basic transaction support, and providing excellent internal customer service.
Reports To: Senior Credit Administrator
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Major Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
Design and Creative Production
- Processes vendor invoices, in coordination with program staff to ensure proper documentation and approvals, accurate coding, timely processing and compliance with organizational procedures;
- Assists with weekly accounts payable check runs, ACH payments, wire transfers, and related documentation;
- Maintains vendor files and supports related payment documentation;
- Supports credit card statement reconciliation, ensures supporting documents are collected, and flags discrepancies for review;
- Maintains fixed asset register by accurately recording additions, disposals, and depreciation In accordance with company policies;
- Assists with deposit documentation and donor backup records as assigned;
- Supports intake and documentation for employee reimbursements as assigned;
- Provides basic support for recording incoming funds and ensuring proper documentation flow;
- Organizes and maintains digital and physical accounting records in accordance with documentation standards;
- Ensures timely and accurate data entry across accounting systems;
- Administers petty cash and ensures supporting documentation is collected and filed;
- Provides general administrative support to the finance team;
- Responds to internal inquiries regarding documentation, receipts, and transaction status;
- Contributes to continuous improvement of finance processes and documentation practices;
- Assumes special projects and duties as assigned
Education and Experience
- Associates Degree in Accounting preferred;
- Entry-level opportunity for candidates with 1 year of internship or professional experience, nonprofit setting 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: $55,000 to $60,000
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 “Accounting Clerk".
New Hampshire Community Loan Fund adheres to policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines, including fair lending and ethical behavior. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.