Accountant

Natural Resources Council of Maine

Augusta, ME

$53,000 to $63,000 Yearly
Full-Time

Job Description

The Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) is dedicated to protecting Maine's natural resources, promoting sustainable practices, and supporting Maine’s communities. We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate individual to join our team as a full-time accountant. This position will work closely with the CFO/Director of Finance and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental campaigns and make a difference in Maine.

The accountant plays a crucial role in the organization, ensuring accuracy and integrity of the organization’s financial records, supporting financial decision-making, and helping maintain compliance with financial regulations. The position is best suited for working in NRCM’s Augusta office at least several days a week during regular business hours.

Respect, inclusion, and opportunity for people of all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives will attract the best ideas to NRCM and helps us shape a healthier, more vibrant future for all of us who share our planet. By honoring and celebrating people’s diversity, NRCM can bring new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work throughout the state. Achieving diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice is a continuous process, which, we believe, will contribute to a sustainable and peaceful world.

To Apply: For consideration, please submit both a cover letter and resume. Preference will be given to applications received by May 17, 2024. Applicants who need an alternative way to submit materials may email them as attachments to jobs@nrcm.org or mail them to NRCM, Attention HR, 3 Wade Street, Augusta, ME 04330.

Supervisor: CFO/ Sr. Director of Finance

Status: Full time, salary, exempt

Salary: $53,000-63,000

Job Responsibilities

Manage Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, and record financial transactions in accordance with organizational practices
Produce financial reports as requested, such as budget vs actual reports
Administer credit card accounts, including monitoring and adjusting card limits as necessary, acting as point of contact with the banking and investment institutions used by NRCM, and initiating payments with proper background information
Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and maintain accurate financial records and files for auditing and tax purposes
Support the annual auditing process
Facilitate the timely completion of month-end, year-end, and end of fiscal year tasks and reporting such as reconciling bank statements, 1099s, sales tax report, balancing revenues, and State and Federal reports
Update and maintain NRCM’s general ledgers by inputting journal entries in a timely manner
Assist with budget preparation and monitoring
Manage and reconcile petty cash
Backup support for other administrative functions within the department, such as, but not limited to, phones, office coverage, and interacting with guests and the public
Assist with or manage other finance-related special projects.

Qualifications

3-5 years of business accounting experience or accounting degree preferred
Experience using accounting software in a professional environment, QuickBooks and Raiser’s Edge preferred
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Highly proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Excel, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Outlook
Excellent communication skills to ensure coordination with other departments and vendors
High degree of discretion dealing with confidential material
Familiarity with nonprofits preferred

Common NRCM Job Responsibilities:

NRCM is committed to a positive work culture where diversity is honored and respected. To this end, all employees are expected to:

Maintain positive and productive working relationships with all NRCM staff and Board members as well as with NRCM’s members, external partners, policymakers, and the general public. This includes proactive work on understanding and addressing issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice; providing and receiving constructive feedback; and a willingness to resolve conflicts constructively.
Participate in organizational meetings and activities as requested, such as monthly staff meetings, trainings, and ad hoc planning committees.
Complete all administrative work on time, such as time sheets, purchase orders, project reports, and planning documents.
Be familiar with and follow organizational protocols and policies.

Physical Requirements of the Job:

The job requires working at a computer station for substantial lengths of time; performing office duties such as phoning, filing, and copying, and the ability to lift objects up to 10 pounds.

NRCM will provide reasonable accommodation to employees with disabilities where appropriate. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case- by-case basis.

Workplace Environment:

NRCM strives to provide a supportive work environment through fair and competitive compensation and benefits, up-to-date equipment and IT support, adequate supervision, and ongoing professional development. The work environment is friendly, fun, cooperative, and very fast paced. Staff members need to be able to work independently and adapt to changing priorities. We are committed to ensuring that our staff members actively work on diversity and inclusion in the field. This work is supported by staff policy, training, and mentoring, and through fostering an organization that prioritizes fairness and respect.

NRCM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate based on gender, age, ethnicity, race, religion, physical/mental ability, sexual orientation, or national origin. NRCM will provide reasonable accommodation to employees with disabilities where appropriate. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Compensation:

NRCM is committed to providing fair and competitive compensation to its employees. We base our compensation decisions on:

A biennial market survey of comparable organizations and localities in Maine
An evaluation of employee qualifications that does not discriminate based on gender, age, race, religion, physical/mental ability, sexual orientation, or national origin
High employee performance that advances our strategic plan and other organizational priorities.
Availability of financial resources for the organization.

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