Position Details

Job Title: Accountant

Department: Finance

Reports To: Accounting & Human Resources Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hours: Average of 25 hours per week; flexible schedule

Salary Range: $38,000 to $45,000 depending on experience

Position Summary

The Accountant is responsible for performing a broad range of technical accounting duties, including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and compliance with applicable accounting standards. This role serves as a knowledgeable resource to the Accounting Assistant and acts as a liaison between the Finance Department and other teams across the organization. This is not a supervisory position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

General Ledger & Accounting Operations

• Maintain the general ledger, including posting journal entries, reviewing and validating transactions, and ensuring accuracy across accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue, and fund accounting.
• Reconcile accounts and perform bank reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Review source documents for compliance with applicable rules and regulations; determine proper handling of financial transactions and report discrepancies as needed.
• Process and maintain financial records, including coding documents, updating accounts, compiling documentation, and generating reports.

Financial Reporting

• Assist with the preparation, analysis, and distribution of internal financial statements, including program income statements, general ledgers, and budgets.
• Produce accounting reports and verify them for accuracy; maintain a working knowledge of financial statement structure and presentation.
• Track grant funding and expense allocations for internal programs.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Utilize accounting software — primarily Sage Intacct — for day-to-day accounting functions; support special projects related to system development and process improvements.
• Maintain and update accounting and technical transaction databases; ensure data integrity across integrated systems.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend solutions to increase accuracy and efficiency.

Cross-Departmental Liaison & Team Support

• Serve as a liaison between the Finance Department and other internal teams; communicate accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls clearly and professionally.
• Act as a resource and point of support for the Accounting Assistant; share knowledge and provide guidance as needed. Note: This is not a supervisory role.
• Respond to internal requests for financial information within the scope of authority; interpret and explain organizational policies and procedures as applicable.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure financial documents comply with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and organizational standards.
• Maintain accurate filing systems and digital document management; ensure all reports and paperwork are completed accurately and on time.
• Exercise high integrity and discretion in handling confidential financial information.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of accounting experience, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial statement preparation.
• Demonstrated experience with account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Experience with enterprise-level accounting systems, including data integration and transfer between systems.

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid understanding of general accounting principles, standards, and methods (GAAP).
• Working knowledge of general ledger reconciliation procedures and record-keeping principles.
• Familiarity with applicable state and federal rules and regulations governing accounting practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills including use for reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Comfortable working in cloud-based computing environments.
• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy in data entry and self-review.
• Experience with digital document file management and organization.

Competencies

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative team player who proactively shares information and supports colleagues.
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal, across departments and with external contacts.
• High degree of integrity and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with Sage Intacct accounting software.
• Experience with Ramp or similar virtual expenditure and payment approval platforms.
• Background in nonprofit accounting, including fund accounting and grant tracking.
• Experience with CRM software integration, data transfer, and reconciliation.

Compensation & Benefits

This position offers the following benefits:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan — employer match available after one (1) year of employment.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) — includes accrued vacation time, sick leave, and paid company holidays throughout the year.

Travel

Occasional travel throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area may be required.

Work Environment

Employees in this role regularly use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret financial data and documents; analyze and resolve complex accounting problems; and perform highly detailed work across multiple concurrent tasks. The ability to work under deadlines with occasional interruptions and collaborate with staff, administration, and external parties is essential.

The duties listed above are representative of the primary responsibilities of this position and are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Office Location: This position is primarily office-based. During an initial onboarding and training period, regular in-office presence is required. Following the completion of training, there is flexibility to work remotely on an as-needed basis, with in-office work remaining the expectation for the majority of the work schedule. Specific scheduling details will be determined in coordination with the supervisor.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to marys@jewishkc.org.

About the Jewish Federation of Kansas City

Jewish Federation of Kansas City is the heart of the Kansas City Jewish community. We build community by bringing people together, strengthening Jewish identity, developing leaders and inspiring generosity in order to fulfill our mission of sustaining and enhancing Jewish life at home and around the world. We ensure a healthy, vibrant Jewish community now and into the future.

Our annual campaign raises more than $5.6 million from approximately 1,000 donors. We provide grant funding to local agency partners and partners in Israel or overseas, as well as grants to national partner organizations.

• Jewish Federation of Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, or any other protected status. This is an at‑will position and does not constitute a contract of employment.