Junior Accountant (Nonprofit)

Jewish Community Center of Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Community Center of Louisville is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support its nonprofit Finance & Accounting team. The role covers day-to-day accounting, cash management, fund/grant tracking, payroll processing, and month-end close, with heavy use of MIP Fund Accounting and strict adherence to restricted fund guidelines.

You will work under supervision to post journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist with audits and grant compliance, ensuring GAAP compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 1 to 3 years of accounting experience, nonprofit preferred.
• Experience with MIP Fund Accounting and Excel is required.
• Familiarity with GAAP nonprofit fund accounting rules is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day nonprofit accounting operations across restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Support bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
• Maintain ledgers, grant tracking, and cost allocations in MIP Fund Accounting.
• Assist with audits, grant compliance, and payroll-related entries.
• Prepare basic schedules and documentation for audits and reporting.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Discretion with data

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

MIP Fund Accounting (Abila MIP)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position SummaryWe are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Accountant to support our Finance & Accounting department. In this role, you will assist with a variety of activities including day-to-day nonprofit accounting operations, cash management, bank reconciliations, fund and grant tracking, accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing and reconciliation, fixed assets and month-end close activities. You will work extensively within MIP Fund Accounting software to ensure accurate general ledger coding and compliance with restricted fund guidelines.

Core Responsibilities

Nonprofit & Fund Accounting

• Assist with recording and tracking financial transactions across multiple restricted and unrestricted funds, grants, and programs.
• Help prepare schedules and documentation for annual financial audits and grant compliance reviews.
• Post daily or monthly journal entries, perform monthly bank reconciliations, and general ledger account clean-ups under the supervision of senior finance staff.
• Ensure proper cost allocation and segment/fund coding within MIP Fund Accounting for all invoices and expenses.

Payroll Accounting & Administration

• Process semi-monthly or bi-weekly payroll records, verify timesheet approvals, and reconcile payroll data against the general ledger.
• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries and wage allocations across various nonprofit departments and grants.
• Reconcile payroll tax liabilities, benefit deductions, third party benefit cost assignments, and retirement contributions each pay period.
• Assist with W-2 preparation, quarterly tax filings, and audit support related to personnel costs.

Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable & General Support

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable (invoice matching, coding, and payment runs) and accounts receivable (cash receipts and deposit logging).
• Perform monthly balance sheet and bank account reconciliations.
• Maintain financial files, vendor records, and digital documentation systems.
• Provide administrative and reporting assistance for a timely month-end and year-end close procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Experience: 1 to 3 years of accounting experience; previous nonprofit, fund accounting, or public sector experience is strongly preferred.
• Software Skills: Demonstrated hands-on experience with MIP Fund Accounting (Abila MIP) software. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of GAAP rules, specifically nonprofit fund accounting rules, and familiarity with payroll tax reconciliation.
• Soft Skills: High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and discretion when handling confidential financial and employee data.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communications, interpersonal, and ability to work well with others across all departments.