Part-Time Associate, Accounting

Part-Time Associate, Accounting *in-person*

About Sandy Hook Promise Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) envisions a future where all children are free from school shootings and other acts of violence. As a national nonprofit organization, SHP’s mission is to educate and empower youth and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes, and communities. Creators of the lifesaving, evidence-informed Know the Signs prevention programs, SHP teaches the warning signs of someone who may be in crisis, socially isolated, or at-risk of hurting themselves or others and how to get help. SHP also advances school safety, youth mental health, and responsible gun ownership at the state and federal levels through nonpartisan policy and partnerships.

SHP is led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.

Commitment to Belonging, Community, Engagement, and Respect SHP strives to ensure its culture and work environment reflect the values of belonging, community, engagement and respect. We actively seek to understand and respond to the diverse perspectives and lived experiences of individuals across socioeconomic backgrounds, rural and urban communities, and diversity of thought, in addition to traditional protected categories. We are committed to ensuring that every SHP employee feels heard, valued, and a true sense of belonging. SHP encourages individuals who share our commitment to these core values and to our mission to apply.

Location, Schedule, and Physical Requirements

This is a part-time, in-person role which will require travel to the Promise House in Newtown, Connecticut, averaging 15-25 hours per week, with additional hours during peak periods or staff vacations. Applicants must reside within a 20-mile commuting distance of Newtown, Connecticut.

• Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift 20-25 lbs (ex., mail packages, office supplies, etc.)
• Ability to stand and walk around the office for short periods.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (copiers, scanners, postage machines)

About the Role

The Part-time Associate, Accounting supports the Associate Manager, Revenue & Accounting and works closely with the Controller. This role involves working with multiple systems, including Sage Intacct (accounting), Salesforce (donor database), and EveryAction (donor tracking). The ideal candidate enjoys working with numbers, managing data, performing reconciliations, and learning the Accounting & Finance function from the ground up.

This position reports to the Controller and will collaborate extensively with the Associate Manager, Revenue Accounting, who will offer operational direction.

Job Responsibilities

• Record check donations: accurately enter all check donations into Salesforce and Sage Intacct.
• Record electronic donations: ensure accurate recording of electronic donations for the Action Fund from various online channels and electronic transfers.
• Prepare donor invoices: create invoices for special events, grants, and other donor activities, and apply corresponding cash receipts.
• Collaborate with Development: work with the Development team to identify, code, and report major gifts accurately in Salesforce and Sage Intacct.
• Manage the Accounting inbox: monitor and respond to incoming accounting‑related emails.
• Retrieve and process mail: pick up mail from the post office on a set schedule and follow required two‑person protocols for opening and processing sensitive documents.
• Process weekly cash receipts: travel to SHP’s Newtown, CT headquarters 1–2 times per week (depending on volume) to process cash receipts.
• Reconcile credit card activity: reconcile the CFO’s company credit card monthly and submit accurate coding to Accounts Payable.
• Support general accounting tasks: assist with additional accounting responsibilities as assigned.
• A commitment to SHP's vision and values.
• Performs other duties as required. Desired Skills and Experience
• 2+ years of professional experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with numbers and large data sets.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proactive and resourceful approach to problem‑solving and new tasks.
• Experience with Salesforce or CRM systems is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Benefits and Salary Range This is a part-time role with an hourly rate of $24.50 . We will offer an average of 15-25 hours per week with the possibility of additional hours during peak periods or staff vacations. SHP uses a structured internal rubric to guide salary placement and ensure equitable pay. As practice, we do not negotiate salaries. Our organization operates within a distributed workforce, allowing for location flexibility across the country for most positions.

• SHP Offers:
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
• Remote office support for eligible tasks, including a laptop, home office reimbursement, and monthly Wi‑Fi reimbursement up to $20

Application Instructions

• All other applicants have until Monday, July 20, 2025.
• Current SHP staff and volunteers have a deadline of Thursday, July 2, 2026, to apply. Internal applicants should contact TA and HR via email after doing so.
• Please note that all applicants must be based in the Newton, Connecticut surrounding area to be considered for this part‑time role.

Equal Opportunity Employment SHP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be an employer of choice: where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and do their best work. SHP does not make employment related decisions based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are focused on promoting multiculturalism and inclusion so that all SHP employees feel valued and respected. We believe deeply that a diverse workforce comprised of people of all beliefs, backgrounds, and life experiences who seek to prevent gun violence and stop the tragic loss of life will make SHP a stronger, more effective organization.