Finance Associate

Roc USA, Llc; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in New Hampshire is seeking a Finance Associate to manage incoming funds including donations and grants. This role requires strong attention to detail and proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel. The ideal candidate will have at least an Associates degree in Accounting and five years of accounting experience, preferably within the nonprofit sector. Responsibilities include processing funds, maintaining compliance with internal controls, and assisting with audits, all while ensuring proper documentation and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Accounting; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Five years of accounting experience or equivalent; nonprofit experience preferred.
• Ability to effect change in collaboration with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Record all incoming funds into the accounting system.
• Coordinate with program teams to ensure timely revenue activity.
• Prepare program invoicing and ensure timely distribution.
• Assist with audit preparation and maintain documentation.
• Perform month-end closing activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associates Degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

The Finance Associate is primarily responsible for processing all incoming funds- including donations, grants, borrower payments, and other revenue streams- while ensuring compliance with GAAP and organizational revenue recognition policies. Coordinates with program teams to ensure timely, accurate, and well documented revenue activity.

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

Salary range: $65,000 to $75,000

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 [e-mail] 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.