Federation Accounting and Data Manager

Greensboro Jewish Federation; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

FSA options

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

403(b) match

Job summary

The Greensboro Jewish Federation is seeking an Accounting and Data Manager to oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations—from general ledger to payroll—and to own the donor database (Salesforce CRM). The role blends accounting rigor with process improvement, data analysis, and staff training.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration, this on‑site position requires strong Excel skills, confidentiality, and the ability to deliver audit‑ready records and timely donor communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting. (Must be proven)
• 5+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel; proficiency with Word and Outlook.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and professional discretion.
• Experience with donor management systems (Salesforce) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate general ledger and reconcile bank accounts monthly.
• Post payroll journal entries and payroll ACH disbursements.
• Record cash receipts from various sources and manage receivables.
• Oversee donor acknowledgements, statements, and year-end gifts.
• Code, enter, and process vendor payments by various methods.
• Administer Salesforce CRM donor data and build dashboards for leadership.
• Prepare timely financial reports for management and audit readiness.
• Support benefits administration, budgets, and allocations.

Skills

5+ years exp

Advanced Excel

Confidentiality

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Salesforce CRM familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Title: Accounting and Data Manager

Reports to: Director of Finance and Administration (DOFA)

Status: Full-Time Exempt, Regular (On-site)

The Greensboro Jewish Federation empowers and unites a thriving Jewish community across generations that strives to create a vibrant community, building a world no longer in need of repair. The Federation supports Jews in our community, in Israel, and worldwide. Locally, the Federation offers educational and cultural programming, networking and social events, and scholarships and grants. It fosters relationships and cooperation among Jewish individuals, Jewish organizations, and the community-at-large and advocates for the Jewish community’s priorities and concerns.

Position Overview

The Accounting and Data Manager is responsible for the Federation and Jewish Family Services day-to-day accounting operations, from general ledger and accounts receivable through accounts payable and payroll recording. The role also owns the administration, integrity, and ongoing development of the donor database (Salesforce CRM). The ideal candidate combines strong accounting fundamentals with a drive to improve processes, adopt new tools, and turn data into useful insight for leadership and staff.

Responsibilities

General Ledger and Reconciliations

• Maintain an accurate general ledger and complete all bank account and general ledger reconciliations monthly.
• Reconcile unapplied cash monthly and post adjusting entries as needed.
• Support month-end and year-end close, ensuring records are complete and audit-ready.
• Record payroll ACH disbursements and post payroll journal entries.

Accounts Receivable and Donor Gift Processing

• Record all cash receipts, including manual deposits, online giving portals, and ACH receipts, accurately and on time.
• Research corporate matching gifts and record them appropriately.
• Process monthly payroll-deduction pledges.
• Perform A/R reconciliations and prepare quarterly aging reports.
• Oversee the timely, accurate preparation and distribution of donor acknowledgements, quarterly donor statements (mail and email), and year-end giving letters.
• Respond to donor inquiries about pledges, payments, and account balances with professionalism and discretion.
• Issue invoices for magazine advertising and monthly billings.

Accounts Payable

• Code, enter, and process vendor payments by check, ACH, and credit card.
• Ensure disbursements are properly documented, approved, and recorded.

Donor Database and Information Systems

• Administer the donor management system (Salesforce CRM), including upgrades, backups, user accounts, and permission profiles.
• Oversee data entry and maintenance of donor demographic and gift data, working with the Office Manager.
• Identify and lead ongoing data clean-up projects to maintain data integrity.
• Build reports and dashboards that give staff and leadership timely, actionable insight, and provide user training as needed.

Additional Duties

• Assist the DOFA with benefits administration, the annual budget, and the allocations process.
• Respond to management requests for information on program receipts, donor accounts, and related financial data.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of donor, financial, and personnel information.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by the DOFA.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; proficiency with Word and Outlook.
• Strong working knowledge of computer systems and how hardware, software, and applications integrate.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and professional discretion.

Preferred

• Experience administering Salesforce CRM or a comparable donor management system.
• Nonprofit fund accounting experience, including donor gift and pledge processing.
• Experience building reports and dashboards for non-technical users.
• Genuine interest in technology, innovation, and continuous process improvement.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of computer work.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
• The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is $65,000–$70,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Greensboro Jewish Federation offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; Flexible Spending Account options; generous Paid Time Off; paid holidays; parental leave; and a 403(b) match.

To Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter through Indeed . Resume and cover letter are required for consideration. No phone inquiries, please.

Greensboro Jewish Federation is committed to building a welcoming and inclusive Jewish community and encourages qualified candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to apply.