Staff Accountant, Jewish Community Foundation

Position Overview 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant to play a key role in managing the accounting and reporting functions of our Jewish Community Foundation’s financial records. In this position, you will leverage your strong computer skills to ensure accuracy and efficiency while working independently. You will also have the opportunity to showcase your initiative by identifying and addressing any discrepancies and collaborating with the Accounting Manager to maintain consistent and accurate standards. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about precision and accountability, we encourage you to apply to join our team. 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Learn all aspects of two customer relationship management databases (currently Blackbaud Enterprise CRM and iPhi) 

• Recording contribution transactions in Accounting System with accuracy and timeliness 

• Prepare the weekly grant distributions 

• Prepare and support the month end close processing for the Foundation 

• Process donations and deposit into financial systems.  

• Maintain and update donor / accounting records in iPhi 

• Work with the Accounting Manager to improve financial processes for Jewish Community Foundation 

• Exercise good judgment, attention to detail and decision-making skills when working on donor accounts and use strong interpersonal skills when communicating with donors and colleagues, responding to inquiries and correspondence from donors and colleagues in a timely manner. 

Qualifications 

• Demonstrated experience with donor or customer relationship management databases. 

• One to three years of accounting experience, ideally within the not-for-profit sector. 

• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities. 

• Proven track record of collaborating effectively with colleagues across the organization to achieve goals and objectives. 

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. 

• Strong attention to detail, with excellent multitasking, organizational, planning, follow-up, and prioritization skills. 

• Ability to consistently handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion. 

• Receptive to guidance and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. 

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of management, coupled with a positive, proactive attitude 

A People-Friendly Workplace 

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is an equal opportunity employer offering a 

people-friendly environment, including: 

• Excellent health care and retirement benefits 

• Generous time off 

• Flexible work options 

• Opportunities for continued professional development 

• Access to the JPRO Network, which connects, educates, inspires, and empowers professionals working in the Jewish nonprofit sector 

Interested? 

In building our professional team, The Jewish Federation strives to model our vision of an inclusive community and vibrant future. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite and encourage applications from all candidates of all backgrounds and identities, including but not limited to women, Jews of color, Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews, people with disabilities, immigrants, LGBTQIA people, and people who come from low-income backgrounds. We know that no applicant's experience will align 100% with the listed qualifications. Don't let that hold you back! We encourage you to apply and look forward to meeting you. 

Organizational Vision, Mission, and Function 

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington envisions an open, connected, and vibrant Jewish community that cares for each other, fosters Jewish learning and journeys, embraces Jewish peoplehood and Israel, and acts as a force for good in the world. As a mission-driven non-profit organization, we work to inspire, build, and sustain vibrant Jewish life in a changing world by mobilizing our community in common purpose, intentional innovation, and effective action. Learn more at shalomdc.org.   

Federation’s Jewish Community Foundation connects philanthropists with opportunities to meet Jewish needs and Tikkun Olam – repairing the world. Through a variety of philanthropic vehicles and by acting as philanthropic advisers and connectors, JCF encourages investment in, and action towards, the betterment of our world.