Accounting Manager at Jewish Community Center

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Financial Analysis, GAAP, Budgeting, Grant Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Documentation, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Project Management, Dependability, Initiative, Diversity

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

The Accounting Manager will be an integral member of the JFCS finance team, leading financial analysis and financial components of grant applications and grant reporting. The Accounting Manager will work with department directors and their staff to support program operations and revenue growth. The Accounting Manager will be a partner with the grants manager on grant applications and grant reporting. The Accounting Manager will ensure accounting procedures are in accordance with GAAP and will support the external audit process. Job Responsibilities: Support the development of a balanced agency budget and perform financial analysis * Support the Associate Executive Director in developing a realistic and balanced agency budget * Enter the final approved budget into the accounting system * Perform financial analysis monthly and meet with the Associate Executive Director and department directors to review actual results, update budget projections, and assess staff productivity, as appropriate * Prepare financial analysis documents for the agency quarterly and for individual departments as needed for the JFCS Finance Committee Ensure proper accounting procedures in accordance with GAAP * Support the Director of Financial Operations and the Associate Executive Director to ensure * accurate and timely recording of journal entries in the accounting system * accurate cut-off at each quarter-end and at year-end to achieve matching of revenues and expenditures * accurate recording of allocations, intercompany transactions with other Federation entities, and revolving fund and endowment fund entries, where applicable * thorough documentation of all journal entries is maintained for audit purposes * Prepare monthly P&L financial commentary to submit to the JFED Finance Committee * Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations quarterly * Prepare exhibits for the external auditors annually or as needed Prepare grant budgets and complete grant reporting requirements * Review all financial portions of new and recurring grant requests and prepare agency, department and/or program budgets, as required. This includes preparing the budget package for the Saltzman Foundation grants. * Closely track due dates for periodic financial reports due in accordance with grant requirements to ensure all financial reports are completed and submitted on time with all required supporting documentation. * Ensure appropriate back-up documentation is maintained for all grants, in accordance with grant requirements. Support the agency’s cash collections process * Complete monthly accounts receivable aging reviews for client and third-party fees * Complete monthly reconciliations between the accounting system and the donor database for sponsorship and grant revenues and receivables * Support the agency’s effort to ensure timely collection of revenues from all parties, including follow-up with / invoicing of agency sponsors and clients where necessary * Other duties as assigned All employees who use their personal car for work, must submit a copy of their insurance card, driver’s license, and registration. Required Licenses/ Certificates/Registrations: * · CPA preferred Required Education & Experience: Minimum education required; cite years & type of experience. * Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting or Finance required * Five to ten years of accounting and finance experience, ideally beginning with accounting and audit experience, followed by experience gathering, analyzing, presenting and reporting financial information * Not-for-profit accounting and reporting experience preferred Additional Technical Requirements: Specific knowledge and skills. Add paragraphs by clicking “enter” as necessary. * Solid technical accounting and financial reporting experience * Advanced computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite – including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook (including pivot tables in Excel and graphing in PowerPoint) * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, time management and written and oral communication skills * Ability to work well independently as well as in cross-functional teams * Ability to maintain client confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements GENERAL COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: * Thorough understanding of Federation’s mission, policies, values, strengths, and weaknesses. Understanding of the tri-county Jewish community. Creatively identify problems and develop and implement solutions to achieve organization goals. * Ethics – Treat staff and donors with respect, regardless of their status or position. Work with integrity and ethically. * Interpersonal Skills/Customer Service - Adapts to changing work environments and maintain a good working relationship with co-workers, donors, lay leadership, and members. Shares skills with others. Ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with a wide variety of constituents. * Teamwork—Exhibit objectivity and openness to others’ views. Contribute to building a positive team spirit. Put success of team over own interests. * Project Management – Prioritizes and manages time effectively. Communicates changes and progress. Completes projects on time. * Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively. Edits work for spelling and grammar. Presents numerical data effectively. * Problem Solving - Displays original thinking and creativity. Identifies problems and develops solutions. Works well in group situations. Looks for ways to improve work processes and quality. * Dependability - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Completes tasks on time. Uses time efficiently. Is consistently at work and on time. Maintains confidentiality. * Initiative – Undertakes self-development activities. Seeks increased responsibilities. Accepts constructive criticism. * Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences. Promotes a harassment-free environment. Benefits include: Generous PTO; Medical, dental, and vision care included; 403b plan eligible; Group term life insurance; Voluntary disability insurance plan; FSA & HSA options available; Gym membership included and other employee discounts are available. 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. The Federation participates in the E-Verify program. 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. EOE

Responsibilities

The Accounting Manager will lead financial analysis and manage the financial components of grant applications and reporting. They will ensure accounting procedures comply with GAAP and support the external audit process.