Controller at Alpert Jewish Family Service

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

GAAP, Financial Reporting, Payroll Processing, General Ledger Accounting, Budget Analysis, Internal Controls, Audit Coordination, Cash Flow Management, Team Management, Financial Statement Preparation

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description About Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS) While Alpert JFS is grounded in compassion and guided by Jewish values, our employees come from diverse faith backgrounds and are invested in the agency’s mission to strengthen our entire community by empowering individuals and families through the delivery of comprehensive human services. Since 1974, Alpert JFS, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, has strengthened and enriched the lives of men, women, and children of all ages. We do this through a continuum of focused programs addressing the well-being of children and families of all ages, the independence and well-being of older adults, and the optimal quality of life for individuals with special needs. Job Summary: This position takes responsibility for carrying out the various accounting tasks of the organization under the supervision of the CFO. Essential Responsibilities: Manages Accounting staff to meet the responsibilities of the department Ensure accounting policies and procedures are followed in the accounting department and also in other departments to ensure all transactions follow GAAP Responsible for the monthly closing process: maintain list of required journal entries; ensure completion and accuracy of journal entries; provide accurate and timely summaries; and complete all assigned bank reconciliations and account reconciliations Provides day-to-day management of all general ledger accounting functions including payroll Manages bank accounts; monitors cash resources and cash flow Prepares and posts all journal entries, reconciles general ledger balance sheet accounts for month-end and year-end close Performs payroll-related functions including but not limited to payroll processing, audits and maintenance Prepares all monthly and annual financial statements required by management, the Board of Directors, and outside agencies, including operational analysis of the results Researches and reports unusual/large variances to budget or historical trends Develops, maintains, and implements internal procedures and controls in compliance with grant requirements and GAAP Manages and coordinates the annual independent audit, reconciles discrepancies and prepares reports Maintains vendor W-9 information and issues 1099 tax forms as required Projects and tasks assigned by the CFO Requirements Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field degree from an accredited college At least five years’ experience as Controller or equivalent Significant experience in or knowledge of accounting, compliance, and reporting Experience managing finance and accounting software packages Excellent written and oral communication skills Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills Sensitivity to the service populations’ cultural differences and socioeconomic characteristics Ability to work collaboratively with other personnel and outside agency professionals

Responsibilities

The Controller manages the accounting staff and oversees all general ledger functions, including payroll and monthly closing processes. They are responsible for preparing financial statements, ensuring GAAP compliance, and coordinating the annual independent audit.