Accounting Coordinator

Reporting to: Finance Director 

Supporting: ELM and ELM Action Fund 

Salary Range: $25-$30 per hour 

Job Type: Part-time, Remote (with in-person option) 

The Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM) and the ELM Action Fund (ELM AF) are committed to advocating for policy and building political power in Massachusetts to meet the scale and urgency of our environmental challenges. The Accounting Coordinator will be an integral member of a collegial and effective 19-person team. Read our purpose, mission, vision, and values for ELM and the ELM Action Fund. 

Responsibilities: 

The Accounting Coordinator position will be responsible for: 

• Processing full-cycle Accounts Receivables and Payables 
• Processing check deposits with bank 
• Reconciling credit card and bank statements  
• Ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and organizational policies, procedures, and regulations 
• Researching, tracking, and resolving (or properly referring) accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies 
• Assisting with month-end close, reconcile various accounts including cash and balance sheet accounts 
• Maintaining and balancing subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions 
• Participating in all audit processes including year-end audits 
• Supporting ad hoc financial analyses and other projects 
• Completing special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required 

Qualifications: 

Required 

• Accounting training 
• 2-5 years of experience in bookkeeping and non-profit accounting 
• Experience with QuickBooks Online  
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills 
• The ability to multi-task and meet deadlines 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills 
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; particularly Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint. 
• Technological agility and willingness to learn new software platforms 
• Experience with Salesforce is a plus.  

Hours are flexible, 15-20 hours per week. Location is primarily remote with a workspace available in our Boston office.   

Compensation & Benefits: 

$25-30/hour depending on experience.  

This role is part-time. ELM supports a hybrid work environment. 

How to apply:  

Please fill out our optional demographic survey , then visit this link to submit your resume by Friday, August 16th. 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. 

Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) candidates may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. 

ELM is an equal-opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage applications from all interested candidates. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, creed, religion, personal appearance, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, or sexual orientation.