Accounting Clerk-Part-time

Responsibilities

• Support reviewing A/P requests to ensure proper approvals.
• Reinforce processing payment requests through accounting software.
• Help prepare the positive pay report to confirm that checks have been completed.
• Collect, organize, and distribute Finance department mail on a daily basis.
• Backing A/R by scanning and filing documents, preparing deposits and bank visits.
• Help prepare schedules that support financial audits.
• Support all Finance Department personnel with clerical tasks.

Required Skills and Experience

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in an accounting or finance-related position.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with accounting software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage and make progress on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiar with GAAP.

Other Highly Preferred Skills and Experience

• Non-profit experience.
• Previous experience with Accounting SAGE and MIP software.
• Experience with SAP Concur Solutions.

To Apply

CLS will accept applications on a rolling basis until the position has been filled. However, candidates are highly encouraged to submit their application by May 15, 2026, for consideration for first round interviews. You can submit your application on CLS’s website online at: https://clsphila.org/careers/ OR "Apply Now". You can also reach out to Crystal Stackhouse (Hiring Coordinator) at [email protected] for any questions or concerns.

What to Include in Your Application

Please include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references (past or current supervisors preferred) identifying your relationship.

Community Legal Services, Inc. Welcomes Applicants

Community Legal Services, Inc. welcomes applicants of all backgrounds to apply and particularly encourages people who have experienced poverty or housing instability, people of color, people who identify as LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and people who have had prior contact with the juvenile, criminal, or child welfare systems to apply.

How Your Background Can Motivate You

CLS invites all applicants to include in their cover letter a statement about how their unique background and/or experiences would motivate them to work toward CLS’s mission and would contribute to the vitality and perspective of our organization.

Pay Information

The minimum starting salary for this position will be $24 per hour, with the final offer being commensurate with the candidate's experience.

EEO Statement

Community Legal Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. CLS, Inc. does not discriminate in the selection of employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, genetics, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, CLS complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.