Staff Accountant

Company: Jewish Community Center
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

Principal Responsibilities:SUMMARY:The Staff Accountant will oversee all day-to-day detail accounting operations and support the Senior Director of Finance and his staff in managing all accounting functions, including leading month-end and year-end financial analysis preparation.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the coordination and preparation of the annual budget
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual analysis of variances with explanations
• Build and maintain reports utilizing accounting software and spreadsheets
• Assist in compiling data for both budget preparation and during the budget process
• Balance assigned general ledger accounts monthly
• Coordinate collection of all balance sheet account work papers monthly
• Cross train and serve as the backup for both payroll processing and other accounting duties as assigned.
• Perform special projects as assigned
• Assist with year-end audit and IRS reporting
• Assist with additional audits as requested
• Perform other duties as required or directedWork Environment: The work environment is usually fast paced. This job requires high energy and interaction with staff as well as with members, other agency staff, community leaders, and outside partners, vendors, others.__Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and incumbent will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by supervisor or other management as required. The JCC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the needs arise. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.Minimum Qualifications:Qualifications:
  • Two years college credits in Accounting/Finance
  • Experience working in an accounting department
  • Working knowledge of non-profit accounting is a plus
  • Experience working with computerized financial systems (E.g. Abila's MIP)
  • Microsoft Office proficiency with Excel skills (E.g. pivot tables, formulas, macros)
  • Ability organize and prioritize tasks and projects
  • Ability to demonstrate excellent organization and time management skills (through flexibility and ability to multi-task)
  • Superior interpersonal and customer service skills.Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with staff, members, community partners, and lay leaders
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to maintain degree of confidentialityAgency Information:JCC membership is like becoming a part of a family, everyone truly is welcome! Drop by and take a tour; you won't believe how many wonderful recreational, educational, social and cultural activities you will find here. There really is something for everyone! Members enjoy a wide variety of benefits including free group fitness classes and use of our Fitness Center, Aquatics Center, Parenting Center, Teen Center and Performing Arts Center. Special member rates save you money on many classes and events as well.Date Posted: 02/10/2020Title: Staff AccountantJCC: JCC of Greater Baltimore - Park Heights BranchLocation: Baltimore, MD

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