The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations of the synagogue, ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, and proper handling of synagogue-specific accounting activities. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who can work independently.

The ideal candidate will have experience with nonprofit and/or fund accounting, strong QuickBooks knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple financial responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks
• Record and reconcile all bank, credit card, and investment account activity
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Process payroll
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Assist with internal controls and financial procedures appropriate for a small organization
• Work independently while communicating proactively with leadership
• Monitor cash flow, upcoming obligations, and operating liquidity
• Participate in audit/review activities, tax filings and year-end reporting

Membership Billing & ShulCloud Administration

• Manage synagogue billing processes through Schulcloud
• Prepare and maintain membership dues billing, tuition billing, pledges, donations, and payment plans
• Process and reconcile member payments and online transactions
• Monitor and troubleshoot synchronization between ShulCloud and QuickBooks
• Work with synagogue staff to ensure accurate member financial records and account setup

Fund Accounting & Synagogue-Specific Responsibilities

• Maintain and track restricted and designated funds in accordance with nonprofit accounting standards
• Understand and properly record donor-restricted contributions, endowment activity, and special purpose funds
• Track synagogue programs, committees, and auxiliary groups
• Reconcile fund balances and ensure accurate reporting of fund activity
• Maintain awareness of nonprofit accounting principles and synagogue financial practices

Qualifications, Preferred Skills & Knowledge

• Minimum 7+ years bookkeeping or accounting experience including nonprofit accounting (fund accounting strongly preferred)
• Ability to manage accounting operations independently
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Self-motivated, able to learn on their own, and work independently
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Strong interpersonal skills and a service-oriented approach when interacting with members, staff, and leadership
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong knowledge of QuickBooks
• Experience working with synagogues preferred
• Experience with SchulCloud or similar synagogue/member management software preferred
• Experience with Bill.com preferred

Position Details

• 20-30 hours per week
• Reports to Executive Director
• On-site or hybrid depending on synagogue needs