Accounting Clerk

ACCOUNTING CLERK

The Position

The Accounting Clerk is central to the Finance team, supporting 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. This role is a great entry point into any career in Finance or Accounting.

Reports to: CONTROLLER

FLSA status: NON-EXEMPT

Major Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Accounts Payable & Payment Processing

• Process vendor invoices in partnership with program staff, ensuring complete documentation, proper approvals, accurate coding, timely handling, and compliance with organizational procedures.
• Support weekly accounts payable check runs, ACH payments, wire transfers, and all related documentation with precision and consistency.
• Administer petty cash and maintain complete, accurate supporting records.

Records, Reconciliations & Reporting Support

• Maintain vendor files and ensure payment documentation is organized, current, and audit-ready.
• Assist with credit card reconciliations by gathering support, verifying accuracy, and flagging discrepancies for review.
• Maintain the fixed asset register by recording additions, disposals, and depreciation in accordance with company policies.
• Support deposit documentation and donor backup records as assigned.
• Provide basic support for recording incoming funds and ensuring documentation moves smoothly through the appropriate channels.

Data Accuracy & Documentation Excellence

• Ensure timely, accurate data entry across accounting systems to support reliable financial operations.
• Organize and maintain digital and physical accounting records in line with documentation standards and retention practices.
• Support employee reimbursement intake and documentation as assigned, helping ensure complete and efficient processing.

Team Support & Continuous Improvement

• Provide responsive support to internal teams by answering questions about documentation, receipts, and transaction status.
• Deliver general administrative support to the finance team to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly.
• Contribute ideas and support efforts that improve finance processes, strengthen documentation practices, and enhance overall efficiency.
• Take on special projects and additional duties as assigned, bringing flexibility and a team-first mindset

Education and Experience

• Associates Degree in Accounting preferred;
• Entry-level opportunity for candidates with an interest in nonprofits or community development

Qualifications and Characteristics

• 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 - $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

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.