Staff Accountant

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

In this role, you will:

• Process check runs on a weekly basis
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare journal entries as needed for month end close
• Maintain supporting documentation for all transactions
• Review GL coding to ensure accuracy
• Collaborate with internal departments to gather, analyze, and interpret financial data
• Assist with the closing of federal grants and fiscal year audit

The ideal candidate will have 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 are needed. Knowledge of GAAP principles and non-profit or grant accounting experience is preferred. We would like to welcome a team-player and problem-solver to our dynamic financial team.

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 is required. After six months of employment, this position may be eligible for a partial telework schedule, subject to approval and determined by program and office needs.

What We Offer

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $64,000 to $74,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees:

• Pays 75% of premiums for health, dental and vision coverage.
• Contributes 10% of annual base salary to employee retirement plans.
• Provides 15 paid vacation days, 15 paid sick days, paid holidays and volunteer leave.
• Offers tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.

To Apply

Submit your cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by June 1, 2025. Please reference #25-Lowell-006 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled. A full position description and benefits may be viewed at: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/careers.

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.