Budget & Contracts Clerk

Are you interested in work that makes a difference in the lives of others? At Way Finders, we light pathways and open doors to homes and communities where people thrive. The largest nonprofit housing provider in Western Massachusetts, Way Finders also specializes in housing counseling, financial and first-time homebuyer education, employment training, neighborhood revitalization, and a variety of other services throughout the region. The need for Way Finders’ programs and services is great and continues to grow each year. Whether a person is experiencing a housing crisis, in need of rental assistance, or ready to purchase a first home, our Housing Centers provide a welcoming, accessible space for counseling, assistance, training and placement, and ongoing support. During our last fiscal year, Way Finders services impacted 52,000 men, women, and children in the region. Stable housing is the platform upon which we work with our clients to help them to meet their own goals and to thrive. As families thrive, so do the communities in which they live.

Way Finders is a mission-oriented, nonprofit organization offering a fast-paced, professional work environment focused on achievement. We employ individuals with a strong commitment to excellence, a collaborative nature and the desire to make a difference. Way Finders currently has an exciting opportunity for a Budget & Contracts Clerk. The Budget & Contracts Clerk will be responsible for providing administrative and accounting support to the VP of Budget & Compliance and the Way Finders Fiscal Department.

Responsibilities Include:

• Maintains financial reporting schedule for all grants and contracts
• Assists in the annual budgeting and planning process
• Manages contract approval process
• Prepares Grant/Contract Transmittal Forms for all grants and contracts
• Assists in the set-up of Postage, Copier and other systems for new grants and contracts
• Maintains Grant/Contract listing
• Performs month-end invoicing and reconciliations
• Prepare reports, documents, and correspondence as needed
• Assists the VP, Budget & Compliance in accomplishing departmental goals
• Establishes and maintains strong, collaborative relationships with internal staff and other departments to achieve goals
• Inputs financial transactions into loan database
• Provides support for routine Common Capital reporting
• Performs other tasks as needed

Requirements Include:

• Associates degree or equivalent experience preferred; Bachelors degree a plus
• 3-4 years of experience in accounting or related field 
• Attention to detail
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel and others as required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of automated accounting systems, database management and administration and the ability to generate general reports

Wage between $17.83 – $24.95

Way Finders is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks a diverse staff in order to reflect our community and those we serve. Qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is available to all without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or veteran status. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals.