Accounting Assistant (Worcester) - Community Legal Aid & Affiliate

Community Legal Aid (CLA) is the non-profit legal services program providing free civil legal assistance to low-income residents of central and western Massachusetts. CLA has over 180 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple offices, and a budget of over $25 million.

CLA seeks a talented individual to join our team as a part-time Accounting Assistant working out of our Worcester office at least three days each week. The person will provide day-to-day support to the Fiscal Department in a variety of areas. The person will focus on duties related to accounts payable and other administrative tasks as assigned.

QUALIFCATIONS:

• College degree or equivalent experience.
• Prior accounting experience required.
• Comfortable with technology and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Applications, including Excel. Experience with Financial Edge NXT a plus.
• Must be patient and flexible, organized, and able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and meet competing deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships and work as a member of a team.
• Experience in the nonprofit sector a plus.

COMPENSATION: The pay range is $30 to $40 an hour, depending on experience. CLA offers a very generous benefits package that includes 401(k) with employer-paid contribution; low-cost health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their dependents; and generous paid leave.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit your resume and cover letter online. Alternatively, you can submit your application to iliu@cla-ma.org or mail to Ingrid Liu, Recruitment Coordinator, Community Legal Aid, 370 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608.

CLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to ensure that our staff members reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. CLA encourages applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.