Location and Job Title:

General Accountant - Part Time
Springfield JCC
1160 Dickinson St
Springfield, MA 01108

Principal Responsibilities:

This role supports the organization's financial operations with a focus on payroll administration, accounts payable, and general ledger activities. This position ensures accurate financial processing, compliance with regulatory requirements, and timely reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and experienced in nonprofit or fund accounting environments. This is an onsite hourly non-benefitted position working 25-29 hours per week. Pay range is $30 to $35 per hour, commensurate with education and relative experience.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Manage all payroll functions using Checkwriters, ensuring accurate and timely biweekly payroll processing.

Accounts Payable

• Oversee invoice processing, including coding expenses to the appropriate budget categories.
• Manage employer credit card activity, including coding, reconciliation, and monthly review.
• Collect W-9 forms from vendors and maintain vendor files.
• Prepare, verify, and issue annual 1099 forms.

General Ledger & Financial Support

• Prepare and input monthly journal entries
• Perform account reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining annual audit schedules and supporting materials.

Administrative & Committee Support

• Attend monthly Finance Committee meetings and prepare accurate, organized meeting notes.
• Provide general support to the Finance team to ensure smooth departmental operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum of 2+ years of general accounting experience.
• Experience specifically with Checkwriters payroll system.
• Familiarity with MIP Fund Accounting or similar nonprofit accounting systems.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and general ledger processes.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard office software.

Salary:

$45,000 - $55,000

Agency Information:

Who We Are:

The mission of the Springfield Jewish Community Center enriches community and nurtures wellness through physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual programs and services. The JCC is guided by Jewish values, welcoming and respecting people of all abilities, ages, backgrounds, identities, and faiths.

The Springfield JCC is both a recreational and learning facility. Located on the Longmeadow/Springfield line, the J is a non-profit organization offering programs for all ages, including preschool, youth and teen programs, adult life programs, senior adult life programs, and is home to the JCC Health & Fitness Center. Everyone, including the general public, is welcome at the Springfield JCC.

If you have not seen our facilities, we invite you to take a tour. Stop by or call (413) 739-4715.