Staff Accountant

Seeking a full-time Staff Accountant to perform AP/AR accounting duties. This is a great opportunity to apply your accounting knowledge within a non-profit setting, supporting an organization focused on environmental protection.

What You Get

Annual salary of $64,000 to $74,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications), with an outstanding comprehensive benefits package:

• Offers great health, dental and vision coverage with low premiums, deductibles and co-pays.
• Contributes 10% of annual base salary to employee retirement plan.
• Provides generous paid time off: three weeks of accrued vacation time, three weeks of accrued sick time, three personal days, holidays and volunteer leave.
• Funds tuition reimbursement and professional development.
• Qualifies for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform weekly check runs and monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries, review GL coding and maintain supporting documentation for all transactions.
• Collaborate with internal departments to gather, analyze, and interpret financial data.
• Assist with the closing of federal grants and fiscal year audit.

We’re looking for candidates with:

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, business management, accounting, or a related field with related accounting experience.
• Excellent computer skills, attention to detail, and strong organizational ability.
• Knowledge of GAAP principles and non-profit or grant accounting experience preferred.

Logistics

This is a full-time, in-office position based in NEIWPCC’s Headquarters office, located at 650 Suffolk Street, Lowell, MA 01854. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting, but with a need for travel, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation are required. After six months, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, subject to approval and program needs. A full position description and benefits may be viewed at: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/careers.

To Apply

Submit your cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by July 13, 2025. Please reference #25-Lowell-006 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled.

About NEIWPCC

NEIWPCC is a regional commission that helps the states of the Northeast preserve and advance water quality. We engage and convene water quality professionals and other interested parties from New England and New York to collaborate on water, wastewater, and environmental science challenges across shared regions, ecosystems, and areas of expertise. Our mission is to advance clean water in the Northeast through collaboration with, and service to, our member states. NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity employer.