Accounting Assistant

Full job description

Join Hildebrand, one of the largest providers of housing and support services for families experiencing homelessness in Metro Boston. We are a growing nonprofit dedicated to our vision: every family deserves a home.

Staff Accountant (Part-Time, 24–30 hrs/wk)

Location: Metro Boston (Hybrid option after 90 days)

Salary Range: $24-$27 an hour

Why You’ll Love This Role

Benefits eligible: 24+ hours/week qualifies for benefits

Part-time flexibility: 24–30 hours per week

Hybrid opportunity: Remote work option after 90 days

Career growth: Hands-on accounting experience with mentorship from the Senior Accountant

Meaningful work: Build your finance career while making an impact in the community

What You’ll Do

Process accounts payable, including invoices, utilities, and credit card statements

Reconcile cash accounts monthly (7 accounts total)

Track and collect past-due rent payments

Support overall bookkeeping and financial operations

For all utility invoices, review each invoice and code for payment

Gain an understanding of the Hildebrand chart of accounts, programs and properties

Process and pay vendor invoices (AP) in Bill.com

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree (Accounting preferred)

1–3 years of accounting experience

Strong Excel/Word skills; Sage experience a plus

Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently

Strong communication skills and a problem-solving mindset

Additional Info

CORI + SORI background checks required

90-day introductory evaluation period

Competitive pay + benefits package

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build their accounting/finance career in a supportive, mission-driven organization.