Join the region’s largest and most comprehensive conservation organization, helping us to save thousands of acres of open space each year! For the past 60-plus years, the mission of Natural Lands Trust (NLT) has been to protect the forests, fields, wetlands, and streams that are essential to the sustainability and quality of life in eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey.
The Accounting Assistant will maintain Natural Lands Trust’s accounts payable system and assist with a variety of special projects. This is a regular, full-time position at 30 hours per week with salary based on qualifications and experience. The current benefit package includes medical, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, sick time, holidays and vacation.
The Successful Applicant must have:
•An Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field, or two years of accounting experience in lieu of a degree;
•Prior experience in Accounts/Payable; Good understanding of accounting principles such as debits, credits and journal entries;
•Good organizational skills and strong detail orientation;
•Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously;
•Ability to maintain accuracy at all times;
•Ability to adapt quickly to a changing environment and require minimal guidance;
•Good problem solving and communication skills;
•Good computer skills; Proficient in programs such as spreadsheet (MS Excel) and word processing (MS Word); Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains or a similar accounting system will be a plus;
To see a full job description, please visit our website at www.natlands.org.
Interested applicants should send a resume and salary requirement to: jalbany@natlands.org.