Finance Associate

Jewish Communal Fund; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Jewish Communal Fund in New York seeks a Finance Associate to support daily accounting tasks with meticulous accuracy. You will monitor investment values, reconcile bank activity, manage payables, process contributions, and assist with audits.

The role requires 2–3 years of accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, strong Excel skills, and integrity. Initial in-office work for three months followed by a hybrid schedule; salary range $70,000–$80,000 with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in accounting or business required, CPA a plus.
• Knowledge of GAAP and accounting practices.
• 2–3 years’ experience in general accounting.
• Detail oriented with the ability to analyze data.
• Strong Excel skills; experience in other financial software.
• Excellent verbal and written communications, time management and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Update daily market values for investments accounts.
• Assist with daily/monthly bank reconciliation.
• Manage the accounts payable process, including maintaining electronic invoices, posting payments in the system, and initiating payments in the bank.
• Initiate grant wires as needed and prepare the daily grant NACHA upload for the bank.
• Assist with mid-year and annual audit preparation.
• Process cash contributions, including wires, checks, and credit cards.
• Process inter-fund grant transfers.
• Manage cleared checks and positive pay review processes.
• Manage account closing process.
• Manage fixed assets/depreciation.
• Assist with other administrative, reporting, and operational duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Initiative

Integrity and confidentiality

Problem-solving

Team/work collaboration

Education

BA/BS in accounting or business

CPA is a plus

Tools

Excel

Financial software

NACHA/ACH processing

Job description

About Jewish Communal Fund

The Jewish Communal Fund (JCF) is the largest Jewish donor advised fund, with a 53-year history of making charitable giving simple and efficient for our fundholders. JCF manages nearly $4 billion in charitable assets for over 5,400 funds. By working at JCF, you become a part of a collaborative team that supports the granting of $1 billion a year to charitable organizations in every sector.

Position Summary

The Finance Associate will contribute to the efficient and effective workings of the finance department by executing daily tasks with a strong attention to detail. This role will utilize accounting knowledge, time management skills, and effective problem solving to ensure success. Qualified candidates will have two to three years of general accounting experience with general knowledge of investment operations.

Hours

Hours:9:00-5:00 Monday-Thursday, 9:00-4:00 Friday. First three months will be in the office and then will move to a hybrid of remote and office work. Occasionally, extended hours and evenings will be required during peak times.

Responsibilities

• Update daily market values for investments accounts
• Assist with daily/monthly bank reconciliation
• Manage the accounts payable process, including maintaining electronic invoices, posting payments in the system, and initiating payments in the bank
• Initiate grant wires as needed and prepare the daily grant NACHA upload for the bank
• Assist with mid-year and annual audit preparation
• Process cash contributions, including wires, checks, and credit cards
• Process inter-fund grant transfers
• Manage cleared checks and positive pay review processes
• Manage account closing process
• Manage fixed assets/depreciation
• Assist with other administrative, reporting, and operational duties as needed

Required Skills and Experience

• BA/BS in accounting or business required, CPA a plus
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and practices
• 2-3 years’ experience in general accounting
• Detail oriented with the ability to analyze data
• Strong Excel skills; experience in other financial software
• Excellent verbal and written communications, time management and customer service skills
• Ability to show initiative and take responsibility
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Must be a person of the highest integrity and must maintain confidentiality

The position is open for immediate hire. Annual $70,000-$80,000 plus a robust benefits package.

EOE

The Jewish Communal Fund does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, status as a veteran or special disabled veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa currently.