Staff Accountant

Join the Stroum Jewish Community Center (SJCC) as a Staff Accountant, where you’ll perform general accounting duties in line with SJCC policies, GAAP, and local, state, and federal regulations. This role supports the financial operations of various agency departments, including monthly financial reporting, annual budgeting, and the annual audit. The position is currently in-office, with potential for hybrid work in the future.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter journal entries to the general ledger.
• Reconcile balance sheet items, bank accounts, accounts payable, and application of payments.
• Distribute all labor expenses to the correct department.
• Research, review, and respond to various staff accounting-related inquiries.
• Support material preparation and correspondence for the annual audit.
• Assist with varied accounting functions, such as excise tax filings and governmental license renewals.
• Assist with ad hoc analysis and reports.
• Provide back-up for accounts payable, including reviewing, approving, and processing payment requests; entering expenses and payments into the accounting system; and processing payments online or in-house.
• Provide back-up for processing, reconciling, and reporting accounts receivable payments.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Recommend improvements to department processes and procedures.
• Attend meetings and build professional, positive relationships with SJCC staff and the Board.
• Assist with SJCC special events on occasion.
• Practice and promote SJCC’s mission and values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of two years of accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and rules/regulations.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables).
• Knowledge of accounting software and database software.
• Ability to quickly learn and work with a variety of server and cloud-based software programs with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, bank statements, and accounting regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A customer-centric and collaborative attitude with a high level of empathy.
• Ability to sequence objectives among competing priorities.
• A creative and strategic mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA certification.