Staff Accountant at Western Environmental Law Center

Location: Onsite - Eugene Oregon Position type: Full-time Non-exempt Starting Salary Range: $60000 - $64000Job Posting Timeline: Open 12/9/2025 with review of applications starting 12/18/2025.At the Western Environmental Law Center (WELC) we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status national origin genetics disability age or veteran status. We strongly encourage people of color persons with disabilities women LGBTQ applicants and people of diverse lived experience to apply.We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process please contact Clay Southworth at We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure equal access to employment opportunities.WELC is a leading nonprofit public-interest environmental law firm rooted in the landscapes and communities of the western U.S. Founded in 1993 WELC has been celebrated as an Outside Magazine Best Place to Work Oregon Business Magazine Best Nonprofit Law360 Environmental Group of the Year and Better Business Bureau Torch Award winner for ethics. POSITION SUMMARYThe Staff Accountant position is a regular non-exempt full-time position responsible for support to WELCs Finance & Administration Director. This position is based on site at our Headquarters in Eugene Oregon and primarily works during Monday to Friday business hours. This position requires limited travel including overnight and weekend travel for staff retreats and events and standard office physical demands. WELC will provide all reasonable accommodations to the extent possible or required under the Americans with Disabilities Act.The Staff Accountant supports the financial and administrative operations of the organization ensuring accurate recordkeeping timely reporting and smooth day-to-day functioning. This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented organized and enthusiastic about nonprofit work. The positions primary responsibilities include the following:Accounting & FinanceAssist with the full cycle of accounts payable and receivable including client cost billings and donor receipt processing.Assist with recording financial transactions in accordance with GAAP and fund accounting principles.Support preparation of monthly quarterly and annual financial reports.Assist with month-end close activities including tracking restricted grants and donations.Assist with monthly employee time and leave tracking and reporting.Assist with annual audit preparation and documentation and related tax filings.Assist with annual budgeting and planning process and reviewing budget to actual reports for variances.Maintain organized digital and physical financial records.Compliance & ReportingAssist with maintaining and complying with internal policies and external regulations.Assist with filing required nonprofit forms (e.g. IRS Form 990 state charity registrations).Assist with grant accounting including budget compliance and financial reporting.Assist with city county and state licensing and business registration.Assist with maintaining lease tracking and related requirements for all offices.QUALIFICATIONSWe are keenly interested in considering a range of applicants with diverse lived experiences who approach the world with kindness imagination and vision. We will happily consider applicants who offer an equivalent or alternative set of qualifications to fulfill this positions responsibilities. This is an entry level position.Associates Degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent work experience required.Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field preferred.0-2 years of relevant bookkeeping or accounting experience (internships or entry-level roles welcome). Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.Competency working with Microsoft 365 QuickBooks Online Salesforce and/or Adobe Acrobat a plus.Understanding of fund accounting and nonprofit financial practices a plus.EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEESIn addition to the qualifications for this position we have the following expectations for all team members at WELC.Excellent communication skills and an initiative-taking collaborative mindset.Strong organizational skills with the ability to adhere to deadlines and manage and prioritize multiple projects.Discretion in handling sensitive information.A commitment to conceptualizing and implementing strategies that further equity inclusion and justice including through the just treatment and meaningful involvement of clients partners and frontline community groups and individuals.Demonstrated commitment to WELCs mission and strategies and the public interest as well as a love for the land waters wildlife and communities of the western U.S.BENEFITS AND COMPENSATIONWELC offers a flexible friendly team-based environment with immediate opportunities to shape organizational strategies. We offer competitive salaries (starting salary range of $60000-$64000 commensurate with education and/or experience) and professional development opportunities.WELC offers an excellent benefits package including health vision dental life and disability coverage (with 100% employer paid premiums) a 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% employer match and 22 days combined of paid annual vacation and personal leave on top of 13 days of paid holiday leave paid sick leave and a paid long-term leave policy (3 months sabbatical leave for every 5 years of employment). TO APPLYPlease submit the following as PDF attachments via our ApplicantPro portal:Cover letter addressed to Lyndee Prill Finance & Administration DirectorResumeList of 2-4 professional referencesCover letters should communicate the applicants commitment to WELCs mission and advocacy and their motivation to work as our new Staff Accountant. We strongly encourage you to tell us who you are as a human being why you care about this work and why you are interested in this position. For more information about WELC please visit Required Experience:Staff IC Key Skills Balance Sheet Reconciliation,General Ledger Reconciliation,Accounting Software,Account Analysis,GAAP,QuickBooks,Pivot tables,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Sage,Account Reconciliation,Microsoft Dynamics GP Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 60000 - 64000