Fund Finance Associate: Grants & Investments (Hybrid)

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

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.