Accounting Clerk

Job Title: Accounting Clerk
Reports To: Controller
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Location: Newark, NJ (5 days per week onsite)

Compensation: $55,000-$65,000 annually

The Accounting Clerk supports the daily financial and administrative functions of a mid‑sized nonprofit organization. This role is responsible for accurate transaction processing, maintaining organized financial records, and assisting the Finance team with ongoing operational needs.

• Process routine accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Prepare vendor payments, enter invoices, and assist with billing.
• Support monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Assist with payroll processing and employee reimbursement requests.
• Record journal entries and maintain structured financial files.
• Support grant tracking, audit preparation, and month‑end closing activities.
• Provide general clerical and administrative support to the Finance Department.

Education & Experience

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; relevant experience may substitute for education.
• 1-3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, preferably within a nonprofit setting.
• Experience with accounting systems; familiarity with MIP Fund Accounting is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application.

In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.