Accounting Manager

Whippany, NJ
Full Time
Experienced

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Location: Whippany, NJ  

Full Time: Hybrid Monday & Thursday in office and 2nd Tuesday/month

Salary: $80K -$90K


BACKGROUND

Jewish Community Foundation (“JCF”) is a separately incorporated foundation that exists to support Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ and its network of agencies and synagogues in New Jersey, Israel and around the world. JCF administers more than $630 million in assets in approximately 800 funds, including restricted and unrestricted endowment funds, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, supporting foundations, donor-advised funds and funds held for other organizations. JCF’s vision is to define the standard of excellence in the development, governance and management of long-term capital. Our Board and professional team work to bring Greater MetroWest together in building a strong commitment and culture of legacy giving.

DESCRIPTION

The Accounting Manager is responsible for reconciling the general ledger, assisting in budget and internal financial statements preparation, and preparing supporting schedules for the annual audit and tax returns. It is a roll-up-your-sleeves, hands-on position.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Track daily bank account activity
  • Review and approve weekly check run
  • Prepare monthly journal entries and review general ledger
  • Prepare internal financial statements
  • Prepare quarterly cash flow reports
  • Prepare supporting schedules for tax returns and audited financial statements
  • File state tax return extensions  
  • Prepare schedules and calculations for annual grant distributions
  • Generate monthly and quarterly fund statements to donors
  • Assist in budget preparation
  • Other special projects as required
  •  Require a minimum of 3 days onsite per week

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • B.S. degree in accounting with a minimum of five years accounting experience, nonprofit experience a plus
  • Form 990 preparation 
  • Public accounting experience is a plus
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
  • Proficient in, but not limited to, MS Office and financial software with the ability to learn new software programs as required
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
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