Department: Jewish Community Foundation
Salary: $55,000 - $65,000
Location: Whippany, NJ
Full time: Hybrid In Office Mondays, Thursdays & one other day to be determined (subject to change)
WHO WE ARE:
Jewish Community Foundation, JCF, is a separately incorporated foundation that exists to support Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ and its network of agencies and synagogues in New Jersey, Israel and around the world. JCF’s vision is to define the standard of excellence in the development, governance, and management of long-term capital. Our board and professional team work to bring Greater MetroWest together in building a strong commitment and culture of Legacy giving.
JOB SUMMARY:
The junior staff Accountant is an integral part of the JCF team. Responsibilities include maintaining general ledger, accruals, bank reconciliations, preparing journal entries, account analysis, and supporting financial statement preparations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the department in executing and managing weekly receipts and disbursements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all company guidelines.
- Prepare journal vouchers for contributions, disbursements, and intercompany accounts.
- Assist with analyzing Investment Account activities on a monthly basis and prepare journal entries as necessary
- Maintain and update supporting workbooks and schedules monthly.
- Assist in monthly account reconciliations and financial reporting
- Annual 1099 preparations.
- Prepare and analyze monthly General Ledger account reconciliations
- Prepare monthly journal entries
- Assist with JCF Annual Audit
- Other special projects as required
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- 2-3 years of accounting experience
- Strong EXCEL skills including V-lookups, Pivot Tables and Formulas Strong written and verbal communication skills ·
- Non-profit experience a plus
- Detail oriented