Accounting Coordinator I

Jewish Federation Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 49,581 - 62,674; Full time

Job summary

A community organization in Los Angeles is seeking an Accounting Coordinator to manage credit card payment processing and data entry. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in accounting and data processing, with excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Responsibilities include processing payments, reconciling transactions, and assisting with ad hoc projects. This position offers a hybrid work model, requiring onsite attendance on non-remote workdays.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented is critical for processing payments and maintaining logs.
• Experience with data entry during peak times like annual campaigns.
• Strong background in Accounting and Data Processing fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Process credit card payments accurately and timely.
• Balance processed credit cards and generate reports as needed.
• Assist with the implementation of additional features in DMS.

Skills

Accounting fundamentals

Data processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Graduation from high school

Tools

High volume automated Accounting Systems

Job description

Union Grade 8 Salary: $49,581 to $62,674

Summary Description of Position

Reporting to the Pledge Manager, the Accounting Coordinator is responsible for maintaining daily logs for credit card payment processing, balancing the various systems involved in the process and prompt and accurate processing of credit card payments; data entry related to accounting systems and other related duties as required.

• Process credit card payments in an accurate and timely manner, including setting up and monitoring payment schedules.
• Filing of batches, reports, etc. as necessary. In conjunction with the Pledge Manager, ensure all batches are scanned correctly by the company’s third-party service provider.
• Investigate discrepancies with the bank, Donor Services, and the donors and issue refunds and process adjustments as necessary.
• Perform the daily balancing of processed credit cards including generating credit card reports as needed.
• Backup to the Accounting Coordinator II.
• To complete data entry for all cash transaction during peak time such as annual campaign and new appeals.
• Participate in the cross-training program in Operations and assist other areas as required.
• Assist with the implementation of any additional features in DMS (Donor Management System).
• Reconcile credit transactions t the DRIVE System.
• Process cash suspense (employee payroll donation), and Electronic Donation.
• Organize and purge deposit files.

Additional Duties

Assist in keying data to assure workload is maintained current and deadlines are met; participate in ad hoc projects as needed. Be available to supervisor for additional assignments, as required, including assisting with the Campaign.

Education & Experience Required For Position

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Strong background in Accounting and Data Processing fundamentals.
• Detail oriented is critical.
• Hands‑on experience with high volume automated Accounting Systems, including Data Entry.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Well organized and able to work under deadline pressure on multiple projects.
• Appropriate education and related experience strongly desired.
• A hybrid work model will be implemented for certain positions during transition back to worksite(s). This position must report to worksite on non‑remote workdays, as determined by the Federation.