Junior Accountant

The Center for Jewish History is home to five partners—American Jewish Historical Society, American Sephardi Federation, Leo Baeck Institute, Yeshiva University Museum, and YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. The partner collections total more than five miles of archival material and span nearly a thousand years of history. When the Center opened its doors as the new "Library of Congress of the Jewish people," it made a commitment to preserve the treasures that live within its walls and make them accessible to scholars, students, and diverse audiences. The Center relies on philanthropic support to do this work.

Under the supervision of the Senior Accountant, the Junior Accountant will provide support to the Finance Department by managing daily accounting tasks, particularly related to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Gift entries.  The Junior Accountant should be well-versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and attention to detail. 

Salary: $60,000-$65,000

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Assist in day-to-day accounting operations, including month-end closing activities and preparation of journal entries
• Conduct gift processing using Raiser’s Edge software for all contributed revenue streams, including:
  • Checks
    • Deposit checks received at the office
    • Import of Lockbox deposits
  • Credit cards
    • Charge credit cards received via Lockbox
    • Reconcile donations and tickets via Blackbaud Merchant Services
  • ACH / wire transfers
    • Gifts, grants, pledge payments, etc.
  • Securities
• Maintain digital records of gift entry
• Update donor information in CRM at point of gift entry
• Conduct general accounting, processing, and reporting in:
• Cash Receipts (deposit checks via remote deposit, when needed)
• Accounts Payable (invoices and payments)
• Accounts Receivable (invoices and payments received), including intercompany
• Creation of AP Vendors, and AR Customers (Partners) billing and benefit invoices
• Corporate Credit Cards (reconciliation and reclass of expenses)
• Coordinate with Programs & Events to process deposits from e-tix, check deposits and related tasks
• Assist in the development of accounting procedures by recommending improvements or changes for greater efficiency
• Analysis of general ledger accounts as required
• Assist in the preparation of audit schedules, financial statements, and tax schedules as required
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc analyses

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business required
• CPA is preferred, but not required

Experience

• Minimum 1-3 years of related experience
• Accounting experience in a nonprofit is highly desirable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, high priority Microsoft Excel
• Hands-on experience in accounting software: Blackbaud Financial Edge preferred, Experience with Raiser's Edge a plus
• Competence in managing accounting operations, particularly related to applications and systems, operations workflow practices, and recordkeeping processes in a remote environment
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills are required, as well as attention to details
• Must have proven skills in managing deadlines and priorities.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions and have a strong sense of ownership.  
• Proven ability to work productively and collaboratively with all levels of staff

The Center for Jewish History is committed to diversity and inclusion. Qualified individuals who bring diverse perspectives to the workplace are especially encouraged to apply.

The Center for Jewish History is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please submit your resume to [email protected]. No phone calls please.