Finance Associate

Park Avenue Synagogue; United States; On-site; USD 57,500 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Family/Medical Leave

Job summary

A leading religious institution is seeking a Finance Associate to support key finance operations, including accounts receivable and payable. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, contributing to a collaborative finance team. This role offers exposure to finance operations and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in relevant fields.
• Two years of accounting operations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record, process, and receipt all payments and contributions daily.
• Prepare and analyze financial data and make recommendations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Numerical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ShulCloud

Authorize.net

Sage Intacct

Salesforce

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Base pay range

$57,500.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr

DESCRIPTION OF PARK AVENUE SYNAGOGUE:

Park Avenue Synagogue (PAS) is one of the largest Conservative congregations in North America. Located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, the synagogue includes staff of more than 180 talented individuals, who together with our world-class clergy team, serve a membership of over 1,800 households. Our thriving Adult Programming, Penn Family Early Childhood Center, Congregational School, Youth, and Young Family Education departments provide high quality and inclusive Jewish educational, social, and worship opportunities to our members and the community at large.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Finance Associate will provide support to key finance operations including accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial audit, and the general ledger. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, communicate effectively, and contribute to a collaborative environment within the Finance team. The Finance Associate will have broad exposure to finance operations and is ideal for someone looking to advance their career in the accounting or business fields.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with in tandem with another Finance Associate to record, process, and receipt all payments and contributions daily.
• Communicate with congregants via email and phone regarding billing inquiries.
• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions.
• Prepare and analyze financial data and make recommendations using trend analysis.
• Assist in the development of new processes and procedures to streamline accounting functions across the organization.
• Assist the Controller with the annual financial audit.
• Assist the Finance team with the monthly and annual financial close.
• Provide general support to the Finance Team as needed.
• All other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or related field preferred.
• Two years of accounting operations experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ShulCloud, Authorize.net, Sage Intacct, Salesforce, or other financial software and/or databases is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills, numerical proficiency and analytical skills.
• Ability to analyze and record financial transactions, following established procedures.
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels and in all areas of the organization.
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

The salary range for this position is $57,500 - $65,000. Salary is commensurate with a number of factors including but not limited to experience, education, knowledge and skills. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and family/medical leave.

Please send your resume and detailed cover letter addressed to the Director of Human Resources. While we wish to acknowledge all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please, no calls.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Religious Institutions

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