Part-time Accounting Assistant

Clean Energy Group (CEG) is seeking an experienced and self-motivated individual with bookkeeping skills to join our team.
A strong candidate will have evidenced experience with bookkeeping/accounting and be meticulous with details and accuracy. Additional details below.

Responsibilities:

• Duties include accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, monthly reconciliations, payroll and benefits administration.
• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable – process and reconcile invoices
• Monthly Reconciliations – support process to ensure efficiency and accuracy for month-end close
• Cash Management – process weekly deposits and disbursements.
• Payroll – process employee payroll; manage employee setup in the payroll system and maintain employee files
• Benefits Administration – work with vendors to handle premium contributions; process and track deductions for employee benefits; respond to employee questions
• Other duties as appropriate to support the CFO

Desired

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in and knowledge of bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principles
• Advanced Excel ability
• Familiarity with Sage accounting software and Paydata/Assure payroll platform helpful but not required
• Detailed-oriented and thorough
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Personable and enjoys working on a small team, while also capable of independent, self-directed work
• Able to maintain utmost confidentiality
• Ability to work onsite from CEG’s office in downtown Montpelier

About Clean Energy Group:
CEG is a national nonprofit advocacy organization, providing innovative technical, economic, and policy solutions to enable communities to participate equitably in the clean energy transition and help ensure affordable, reliable, clean energy for all.

Additional Information About the Position:

• Position reports into the CFO and collaborates across the entire 17-person organization
• Part-time position averaging 15 hours per week – work schedule can be flexible based on individual preference, workload, and organizational needs
• Salary commensurate with experience starting at $24/hour

Interested in applying?

Please send a resume and a letter of interest to Anna Whitlock. The letter of interest should be between 4-6 sentences and include why you are interested in this position and highlight your specific qualifications based on the job description.