Careers

Working at the Clark Fork Coalition is a rewarding experience. We are an innovative, values-driven river conservation nonprofit making a measurable difference in the health and resiliency of the Clark Fork River system and the people and wildlife it sustains.

CFC is committed to building a diverse board, staff, and river community. We are an equal opportunity employer that strives to provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We acknowledge that we conduct our work on the traditional homelands and waters of the Séliš and Qlispé Peoples, past and present. We gratefully honor the path they have shown us in caring for the river and embrace our responsibility to be better stewards of the watershed.

Employment Opportunities


Temporary Accounting Manager

Location:  Missoula, MT (100% in office) 

Position Type:  Temporary Contract, Non-Exempt Employee (not eligible for benefits)  

Period of Employment:  January 26, 2026 – June 24, 2026 

Compensation:  $20- $27 per hour depending on experience 

Expected work hours per week:  Hours will vary with duties of this position. Expect around 10 hours/week through March 6th, and around 20 hours/week until June 24th.

JOB SUMMARY: The Clark Fork Coalition is seeking an experienced professional to temporarily join our team as an Accounting Manager, covering a 5-month maternity leave. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Accounting Manager is responsible for accounting systems, financial operations, internal control policies and procedures, and some employee benefit management. As part of a small, high impact team, this role plays a significant role helping the CFC fulfill its mission to protect and restore the Clark Fork watershed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

   Accounting Responsibilities: 

  • Work with CFC’s Accounting & HR Manager to learn and execute accounting functions related to accounts payable/receivable, bi-weekly payroll, bank account reconciliations, and all other accounting required for implementing CFC’s projects and campaigns. 
  • Support the accounting needs of all staff, including invoicing and creating financial statements. 
  • Produce timely financial statements, which includes interpretation of organizational budget v. actual income/expenses and cash flow
  • Maintain internal controls and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and actual expenditures. 

   Other Responsibilities: 

  • Work with CFC’s Accounting & HR Manager to manage employee benefits and administer to employees 
  • Attend staff meetings, staff team building events, CFC Board of Directors meetings, and other CFC-sponsored events 
  • Foster a positive, collaborative work environment 
  • Maintain accurate documentation of work, including timesheets and required reporting. 
  • Maintain a commitment to, and professional enthusiasm for, CFC’s work to protect and restore the Clark Fork River watershed  

REQUIREMENTS 

  • Bachelor’s degree and 4-5 years’ experience in accounting, including compliance with GAAP and OMB Uniform Guidance 
  • Superb skills in QuickBooks Online suite and Excel, particularly running payroll from start to finish 
  • Ability to create and interpret financial statements 
  • Experience with managing and interpreting organizational budgets 
  • Keen analytic, organizational, and problem-solving skills 
  • Outstanding attention to detail 
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities 
  • Capacity to juggle multiple tasks in a high-energy, collaborative environment 
  • Sense of humor and empathy 
  • Passion for the mission of the CFC 

APPLICATION PROCESS  

  • Submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 professional references in a single PDF file by email to info@clarkfork.org  
  • Deadline is: 5:00 p.m. (MDT), Friday, November 7, 2025 

THE CLARK FORK COALITION is a member-supported 501(c)(3) river conservation organization with a mission to protect and restore the Clark Fork River watershed in western Montana. CFC acknowledges that it conducts its work on the traditional homelands and waters of the Salish and Pend d’Oreille Peoples, past and present, and gratefully honors the path that they have shown us in caring for the river throughout the generations. CFC’s 14-person staff is based primarily in Missoula, with staff also in Deer Lodge, Helena, and the Mission Valley. CFC is committed to building a diverse board, staff, and river community, and is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

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