Office Manager/Bookkeeper

Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Temple Beth-El in Jersey City, NJ is seeking an Office Manager/Bookkeeper for a 30-hour workweek. Flexible hours, with location in Jersey City and no more than one remote day per week. The role reports to the Financial Secretary and assists the Rabbi, President, Cantor, and board chairs.

Salary ranges from $38,000 to $40,000 annually. Ideal candidate will manage all office functions, demonstrate strong organizational skills, reliability, and computer literacy, with excellent communication and

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and flexibility are required.
• Energetic, reliable, and able to work independently.
• Proficient with computers; good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all office functions for Temple Beth-El Jersey City.
• Support the Financial Secretary, Rabbi, President, Cantor and board chairs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Energy

Independence

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Adaptability

Reliability

Initiative

Job description

Temple Beth-El, Jersey City, NJ
Job Title: Office Manager/Bookkeeper
Hours: 30 hours per week; Monday- Friday (Flexible hours.)
Location: Jersey City, NJ, no more than one day/week remote.
Salary: $38,000-40,000
Background
Temple Beth-El is the Reform Jewish congregation of Jersey City. Our temple has long been known for the friendliness, diversity, enthusiasm, and community involvement of its members, as well as its impressive 1920’s-era synagogue. Temple Beth-El values and celebrates diversity and practices inclusion.

We’re looking for the right person to manage all the office functions as we continue to evolve and expand. The qualities we seek include organizational skills, flexibility, energy, ability to work independently, computer literacy, communication skills, adaptability, reliability, and the willingness to take initiative. You will appreciate being a part of a warm, unique and welcoming work/congregational environment.

The position reports to the Financial Secretary and will take direction from the Rabbi and President. The position also supports the Cantor and board committee chairs.