Location and Job Title:

Accountant
Edith & Carl Marks JCH of Bensonhurst
7802 Bay Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11214

Principal Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE (35 %)

• Enters accounts payable invoices into the general ledger system on an ongoing basis
• Prepares, coordinates approval and signing, and distributes accounts payable checks biweekly including entry into the general ledger system
• Responds to vendor inquiries
• Enters electronic payments in general ledger system and prepares monthly report
• Reconciles agency credit card monthly and insures that appropriate receipts and transaction coding are obtained. Enters credit card activity in general ledger system.
• Maintains and reconciles agency petty cash at least monthly
• Maintains Annual Fund donor ledger, full donor report, and Board member giving chart
• Prepares and send gift acknowledgement letters to donors
• Maintains grants management records
• Enter contributions in accounting software

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (25 %)

• Prepares monthly billings for programs (Afterschool, Preschool, Day Camp, etc.)
• Collects receivables from agency program clientele
• Applies cash receipts to receivables; enter receipts in general ledger system
• Prepares bank deposits
• Enters camp charges and payments into the general ledger system and insures quality of camp financial data
• Reconciles credit card merchant processor reports to the general ledger
• Responds to credit card chargebacks
• Maintains accounting hard copy files
• Assists with annual financial statement audit including fieldwork requests
• Prepares check requisition for withheld garnishments monthly
• Reconciles camp management system (CampMinder) to the general ledger
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer

GENERAL ACCOUNTING (20 %)

• Assists with annual financial statement audit including fieldwork requests
• Prepares check requisition for withheld garnishments monthly
• Reconciles camp management system (CampMinder) to the general ledger
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer

GRANTS/DONORS DATA MANAGMENT (20 %)

• Maintains Annual Fund donor ledger, full donor report, and Board member giving chart
• Prepares and send gift acknowledgement letters to donors
• Maintains grants management records
• Enter contributions in accounting software

Minimum Qualifications:

• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proficient with accounting software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Salary:

$45,000 - $55,000

Agency Information:

Marks JCH is a Jewish Community Center (JCC) located in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. The mission of the Marks JCH, is to be a center for community life in Brooklyn that is rooted in Jewish values and fosters an inclusive environment. We affect residents at every life stage by providing critical services that lift people out of poverty and innovative programs that educate and inspire. We envision a community where people have access to the services they need to live successful and rewarding lives and where Jewish identity is preserved and celebrated.