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Senior Staff Accountant

Jewish Federation of Southern NJ

United StatesFull-time$75–90K/yrTracked 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$75–90K/yr
Location
United States
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Senior Staff Accountant prepares and reviews financial documents, reports and statements for the Jewish Community Center, supporting monthly, quarterly and year‑end closes, managing ledgers, reconciliations, audits, budgets and insurance policies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

GAAPADP PayrollMS OfficeMicrosoft ExcelOrganizational Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or EquivalentExperience in Audit Accounting

Full job description

Full time regular - 35 hours

Administrative

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Job Summary:

Prepare and review financial documents, reports and statements for Jewish Community Center.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Support monthly, quarterly and year-end financial closes

  • Process general ledger transactions and posts entries

  • Prepares balance sheet reconciliations and rectifies discrepancies

  • Perform all cash account reconciliations for all bank accounts

  • Prepares consolidated financial statements

  • Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures

  • Manages the purchase order process

  • Processes 1099 forms and other forms relevant to the organization

  • Manages all insurance policies (workers compensation, general liability, D&O)

  • Reconciles pledges between the development database and the general ledger

  • Reconciles all credit card purchases to monthly statements

  • Assists in the annual financial audit and other audits as required

  • Assists in the annual budget and strategic planning

  • Assists in preparing the 990 documentation

Required Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business (or equivalent)

  • Experience in audit accounting

  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Additional Technical Requirements:

  • Knowledge of payroll (ADP)

  • Knowledge or MS Office products

  • Strong Microsoft Excel user

  • Strong organizational skills

EEO Statement:

The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, and our family of agencies, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon a person’s actual or perceived gender, race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital/civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, veteran or military status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, or other legally protected characteristics.

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The Federation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us via the link on this posting.

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