Senior Bookkeeper

Job Description, Senior Bookkeeper – Congregation Shaarey Zedek

Congregation Shaarey Zedek (CSZ) is a thriving Conservative synagogue in Southfield, Michigan. We are seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join our financial team as the key front-line connection with members and vendors for financial matters. Come work in our supportive, team-focused environment, where every day we help improve people’s lives.

Key Tasks:

The Senior Bookkeeper works on:

• Accounts receivable
  • Billings, maintaining financial information, managing payment collection (checks, credit cards, etc.), and processing deposits for members, renters, caterer, and others—primarily via ShulCloud CRM and QuickBooks Online
  • Setting up payment plans for members, processing dues write-offs, and recording religious school scholarships in a timely manner
  • Sending out monthly statements, tracking, and following up on unpaid balances with members and renters.
• Accounts payable
  • Entering/paying bills, writing checks, vendor maintenance—primarily via QuickBooks Online
  • Responding to confirm transactions flagged by positive pay
  • Managing and processing approved Ramp credit card transactions
• Financial Statement Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with external accountants on account reconciliations
  • Facilitate adjustments to financial reports in QuickBooks Online
  • Support the preparation and review of monthly and annual financial reports
• Bank and other statement reconciliations, in collaboration with outside accountants
• Payroll processing (biweekly), onboarding new hires, and interfacing with benefits broker
• Purchasing and supply orders for the office
• Assisting with registration and check-in for occasional major events and the High Holy Days
• Other duties as may be requested from time-to-time, including through the ShulCloud CRM
• Professional and sensitive communication with co-workers and members

Qualifications

• At least five years of bookkeeping experience
• Experience using a computerized bookkeeping program for managing financial operations, QuickBooks Online preferred
• Experience using a customer-relationship management system
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, demonstrating empathetic, supportive and discreet communications in all interactions
• Self-directed and capable of managing multiple tasks in a timely and professional manner within a high-volume operation
• Familiarity with, and ability to implement, standard accounting procedures
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration
• Use online meeting platforms (Microsoft Teams, Skype, Zoom) for remote communication with co-workers, external accountants, and vendors
• Experience in a not-for-profit environment is a plus
• Requires Associate’s degree, with Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred

Compensation

Salary is $43,000 - $53,000 per year, depending upon experience. CSZ offers an excellent benefits package, including comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance, generous vacation and sick leave, Jewish and secular holidays, life insurance, disability, and more. We are committed to the professional growth of our team members and offer opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Application

Please email your application, including cover letter and resume, to [email protected]. No phone calls please.

Congregation Shaarey Zedek is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.