Part-Time Associate, Accounting

This is a part-time, in-person role which will require travel to the Promise House in Newtown, Connecticut, averaging 15-25 hours per week, with additional hours during peak periods or staff vacations.  Applicants must reside within a 20-mile commuting distance of Newtown, Connecticut.   

• Physical Requirements  
  • Ability to lift 20-25 lbs (ex., mail packages, office supplies, etc.)  
  • Ability to stand and walk around the office for short periods.  
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment (copiers, scanners, postage machines)  

About the Role  

The Part-time Associate, Accounting supports the Associate Manager, Revenue & Accounting and works closely with the Controller. This role involves working with multiple systems, including Sage Intacct (accounting), Salesforce (donor database), and EveryAction (donor tracking). The ideal candidate enjoys working with numbers, managing data, performing reconciliations, and learning the Accounting & Finance function from the ground up. 

This position reports to the Controller and will collaborate extensively with the Associate Manager, Revenue Accounting, who will offer operational direction.

• Record check donations: accurately enter all check donations into Salesforce and Sage Intacct. 
• Record electronic donations: ensure accurate recording of electronic donations for the Action Fund from various online channels and electronic transfers. 
• Prepare donor invoices: create invoices for special events, grants, and other donor activities, and apply corresponding cash receipts. 
• Collaborate with Development: work with the Development team to identify, code, and report major gifts accurately in Salesforce and Sage Intacct. 
• Manage the Accounting inbox: monitor and respond to incoming accounting‑related emails. 
• Retrieve and process mail: pick up mail from the post office on a set schedule and follow required two‑person protocols for opening and processing sensitive documents. 
• Process weekly cash receipts: travel to SHP’s Newtown, CT headquarters 1–2 times per week (depending on volume) to process cash receipts. 
• Reconcile credit card activity: reconcile the CFO’s company credit card monthly and submit accurate coding to Accounts Payable. 
• Support general accounting tasks: assist with additional accounting responsibilities as assigned. 
• A commitment to SHP's vision and values.
• Performs other duties as required.

• 2+ years of professional experience. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with numbers and large data sets. 
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail. 
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. 
• Ability to collaborate across teams and work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment. 
• Proactive and resourceful approach to problem‑solving and new tasks. 
• Experience with Salesforce or CRM systems is a plus. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. 
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. 

Benefits and Salary Range  This is a part-time role with an hourly rate of $24.50. We will offer an average of 15-25 hours per week with the possibility of additional hours during peak periods or staff vacations. SHP uses a structured internal rubric to guide salary placement and ensure equitable pay. As practice, we do not negotiate salaries. Our organization operates within a distributed workforce, allowing for location flexibility across the country for most positions.   

• SHP Offers: 
  • Employer paid Employee Assistance Program 
  • Remote office support for eligible tasks, including a laptop, home office reimbursement, and monthly Wi‑Fi reimbursement up to $20 

• Current SHP staff and volunteers have a deadline of Thursday, July 2, 2026, to apply. Internal applicants should contact TA and HR via email after doing so.  
  • Please note that all applicants must be based in the Newton, Connecticut surrounding area to be considered for this part‑time role. 

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