Accounting Assistant

Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS) offers best-in-class, person-centered programs and resources to transform lives. Building on our 125-year history, we are here to help individuals and families of all faiths live to their full potential. Guided by Jewish values, we are a welcoming community, and our experienced professionals bring integrity and compassion to their work in the fields of aging and older adults, career counseling, dentistry, mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and need-based support services. We serve thousands of individuals annually regardless of age, race, religion, national origin or ability to pay.

Working at JF&CS:

At JF&CS, we hold these values close to our heart: Commitment and integrity, compassion and respect, innovation and collaboration, professionalism, and responsiveness to diverse needs. Guided by Jewish values, and voted a Top Workplace for 2022 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, we are a welcoming community of professionals passionate about making a difference in the community. For testimonials from staff on what it’s like being part of the JF&CS family, you can visit our Careers page.

JF&CS is now seeking a Part-time Accounting Assistant 21 hours per week.

PURPOSE: Responsible for providing additional support to the Controller and other members of the Accounting team by performing reconciliations, keeping subsidiary ledgers updated, recording certain journal entries, responding to and resolving internal and external inquiries, and other various tasks as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and update the chart of accounts
• Support the Controller and CFO in researching any unusual variances from Budget in monthly financial reviews
• Assist in monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts
• Respond to internal and vendor inquiries regarding status of payments made
• Reconcile various funding sources for the Holocaust program between Salesforce and the general ledger
• Assist in monitoring daily cash flow
• Assist in monitoring and updating a rolling 6-month cash flow projection
• Provide financial analysis as needed
• Assist with responding to and preparing schedules for external auditors
• Maintain fixed asset records and track depreciation expense
• Assist in preparing quarterly financial information for the Foundation’s endowments
• Assist in reconciling the bank statements monthly and resolve any discrepancies
• Support the CFO and Controller during the budget preparation process
• Prepare necessary financial reports for funders
• Handles and completes special projects as they arise
• Other duties as needed

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts. Ability to apply concepts of accounting.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE: Must have knowledge of general accounting principles and practices.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be computer literate. Must be proficient with software packages such as MS Word, Windows, and MS Outlook. Must have superior spreadsheet skills preferably using Microsoft Excel and must be able to work comfortably with complex formulas. Must be detail oriented. Must be able to learn new software packages including use of General Ledger software. Experience with Blackbaud and Salesforce preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years’ experience in a similar position. Non-profit experience is a plus.

Candidates who are selected for employment must successfully complete a pre-employment background screening as well as a pre-employment drug screening. Employment will be contingent upon the satisfactory completion of both the background check and the drug screening. Additionally, if applicable, tuberculosis testing (TB) and fingerprinting may also be required.  

JF&CS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We embrace our employees' unique qualities, which fuel interest, innovation, and business success. As an EEO employer, JF&CS will engage in interactive dialogue regarding any accommodation requested based on medical or religious considerations.