Finance Support Associate
Northern California Land Trust
Berkeley, CA 94705$26 - $32 an hourPart Time
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Job Description
*Finance Support Associate *
*Position Overview *
The Finance Support Associate plays a key support role in NCLT’s day-to-day financial and office functions. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this position will assist with core bookkeeping tasks and contribute to maintaining smooth operational systems. For candidates seeking additional hours and responsibilities, there is potential to expand the role over time within our multifaceted organization.
*Position Logistics *
● Hours: 8–15 hours a week or more, depending on interest and background
● Compensation: $28-35/hour, depending on experience, paid sick time
● Start Date: Immediate start preferred
● Schedule: Flexible
● Location: 3120 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 - *IN PERSON*
*Key Responsibilities Finance & Accounting (Majority of Role) *
● Open and process incoming physical mail and checks
● Record and deposit rent and other receivables (Accounts Receivable)
● Enter and pay vendor invoices (Accounts Payable)
● Reconcile bank and loan accounts
● Support documentation for grant reporting and audits
● Maintain organized and up-to-date financial files
*Office & Operations Support (Occasional) *
● Greet and assist occasional in-person visitors
● Provide light support with general office systems, supplies, and organization
● Support document retention and records management
● Assist with identifying and implementing process improvements where appropriate
*Qualifications *
● 2+ years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or finance support *(required)*
● Proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop *(required)*
● Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management
● Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information (background check required)
● Comfortable working independently and managing multiple tasks
● Experience with nonprofits, affordable housing, or community-based organizations is a plus
● Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
● Local to the East Bay; able to reliably commute to the Berkeley office
The Northern California Land Trust (“NCLT”) is a 50-year old nonprofit founded in 1973 and headquartered in Berkeley, California. NCLT develops, stewards, and protects permanently affordable housing and community facilities using the Community Land Trust (“CLT”) model. It is California’s oldest CLT and has been instrumental for founding the California CLT network. NCLT works closely with other CLTs, municipalities, CDFIs, and other mission-aligned partners to provide housing and related services to its residents.
As an organization committed to community led solutions to housing justice and racial equality NCLT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, along with any and all of other characteristics that make us unique. We help put this commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in practice through professional training, flexible work hours, benefits (for 16+hours weekly) and support for a healthy work-life-family balance.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Flexible schedule
* Paid time off
Experience:
* QuickBooks: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Berkeley, CA 94705 (Required)
Work Location: In person
*Position Overview *
The Finance Support Associate plays a key support role in NCLT’s day-to-day financial and office functions. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this position will assist with core bookkeeping tasks and contribute to maintaining smooth operational systems. For candidates seeking additional hours and responsibilities, there is potential to expand the role over time within our multifaceted organization.
*Position Logistics *
● Hours: 8–15 hours a week or more, depending on interest and background
● Compensation: $28-35/hour, depending on experience, paid sick time
● Start Date: Immediate start preferred
● Schedule: Flexible
● Location: 3120 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 - *IN PERSON*
*Key Responsibilities Finance & Accounting (Majority of Role) *
● Open and process incoming physical mail and checks
● Record and deposit rent and other receivables (Accounts Receivable)
● Enter and pay vendor invoices (Accounts Payable)
● Reconcile bank and loan accounts
● Support documentation for grant reporting and audits
● Maintain organized and up-to-date financial files
*Office & Operations Support (Occasional) *
● Greet and assist occasional in-person visitors
● Provide light support with general office systems, supplies, and organization
● Support document retention and records management
● Assist with identifying and implementing process improvements where appropriate
*Qualifications *
● 2+ years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or finance support *(required)*
● Proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop *(required)*
● Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management
● Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information (background check required)
● Comfortable working independently and managing multiple tasks
● Experience with nonprofits, affordable housing, or community-based organizations is a plus
● Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
● Local to the East Bay; able to reliably commute to the Berkeley office
The Northern California Land Trust (“NCLT”) is a 50-year old nonprofit founded in 1973 and headquartered in Berkeley, California. NCLT develops, stewards, and protects permanently affordable housing and community facilities using the Community Land Trust (“CLT”) model. It is California’s oldest CLT and has been instrumental for founding the California CLT network. NCLT works closely with other CLTs, municipalities, CDFIs, and other mission-aligned partners to provide housing and related services to its residents.
As an organization committed to community led solutions to housing justice and racial equality NCLT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, along with any and all of other characteristics that make us unique. We help put this commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in practice through professional training, flexible work hours, benefits (for 16+hours weekly) and support for a healthy work-life-family balance.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Flexible schedule
* Paid time off
Experience:
* QuickBooks: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Berkeley, CA 94705 (Required)
Work Location: In person