Staff Accountant - Nonprofit Finance & Compliance

Mass Audubon; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass Audubon, the leading nature-based conservation org in New England, seeks a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations in Lincoln, MA. You will assist with general ledger, month-end close, journal entries and financial reporting in a nonprofit setting.

Responsibilities include reconciling accounts, aiding in audits, processing AP/receivables, and maintaining internal controls. Collaboration with staff and volunteers is essential in this full-time role with a competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPA track a plus.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience; nonprofit accounting a plus.
• Solid understanding of GAAP.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and reconciliations.
• Experience with accounting software and financial systems.
• Attention to detail, communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter journal entries and monthly close.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of balance sheet and income statement.
• Assist with accounts payable, receivable tracking and invoicing.
• Prepare audit schedules and assist with annual audits.
• Support internal controls and procedures documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and automation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

CPA track a plus

Tools

General ledger software

Financial systems

Job description

Mass Audubon, the leading nature-based conservation org in New England, seeks a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations in Lincoln, MA. You will assist with general ledger, month-end close, journal entries and financial reporting in a nonprofit setting.

Responsibilities include reconciling accounts, aiding in audits, processing AP/receivables, and maintaining internal controls. Collaboration with staff and volunteers is essential in this full-time role with a competitive