Senior Staff Accountant

~ The mission of Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is to protect New England’s environment for the benefit of all people. ~

CLF uses the law, science and the market to create solutions that preserve our natural resources, build healthy communities, and sustain a vibrant economy. For 50 years, CLF has taken on powerful opponents who would pollute our air and water and squander our resources. Their deep local knowledge, legal acumen, and policy expertise makes CLF a prime mover in building our clean energy future, countering climate change, and safeguarding our communities.

For more information on CLF, please visit our website.

Position Overview

CLF seeks an experienced, engaging, and very organized individual to serve as Senior Staff Accountant, directly reporting to the Director of Finance. The successful candidate, who will have solid prior experience in the financial field, will routinely work with the VP/CFO, and the Director of Foundations Relations and, where appropriate, act as a liaison to the Development Department. This is a full-time exempt position based in our Boston office.

Responsibilities

Responsible for day-to-day financial processes and functions:

• Post cash deposits;
• Prepare, post and review monthly Journal entries;
• Maintenance of CLF 403(b) retirement plan;
• Oversee the  annual  and A133 audit preparations;
• Oversee and execute month-end closing procedures;
• Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliation;
• Work with Director of Finance in the preparation of annual tax filings;
• Review biweekly payroll and benefit transactions via ADP;
• Oversee the accounting of CLF’s operating  leases;
• Responsible for tracking foundation grants and recording revenue releases;
• Participate and initiate  in efforts to improve systems and processes;
• Provide backup for Staff Accountant’s duties (payroll, deposits, emergency checks);
• Prepare budget and financial reports for foundations; and
• Other duties as specified by Director of Finance.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Business, preferably Accounting;
• 5+ years working in a professional non-profit accounting department;
• Excellent problem solving and analysis skills;
• Knowledge of GAAP rules as they apply to non-profit accounting and financial reporting;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications;
• Proficiency with computerized financial software (Experience with Blackbaud’s Financial Edge a plus);
• Experience with non-profit audits, including A-133 audits; and
• Familiarity with IRS and state tax reporting.

Qualities of the successful Candidate:

• Ability to work independently, learn new skills and tasks;
• Attention to detail, while able to see larger perspective;
• Ability to multi-task in a collaborative team environment;
• Commitment to CLF’s mission and vision;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Articulate and communicative with a Sense of humor;
• Ability to collaborate on joint projects and decisions;
• Comfortable giving and receiving candid and supportive feedback;
• Ability to create an environment of integrity and trust;
• Flexibility and initiative;
• Commitment to getting things done accurately and timely; and
• Pride in work, respect for others, and openness to different viewpoints.

Compensation: CLF offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits plan, and an open and accepting work environment where differences are highly respected.

To Apply

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• The position will remain open until filled. 
• No phone calls please.

~ Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) protects New England’s environment for the benefit of all people. A nonprofit, member-supported organization, CLF uses the law, science and the market to solve the region’s most challenging environmental problems from climate change to ocean conservation to transportation. Every day, CLF advocates stand up for New Englanders — in statehouses, courthouses and boardrooms, regulatory hearings and community gatherings — to forge innovative paths to environmental progress and economic prosperity for all in our region.

To that end, CLF works with communities of color, and also communities that are economically or otherwise disadvantaged, which often suffer disproportionately the impacts of environmental degradation.  CLF is committed to representing New England’s diversity in our staff, volunteers, boards and membership and creating a positive, inclusive workplace culture where all can thrive.  People of color are encouraged to apply. ~