Revenue Specialist

Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation Time and paid holidays

403(b) Retirement Account

Free fitness membership

Discounts on JCC programs

Job summary

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is seeking a Revenue Specialist to join the Finance team. This role focuses on ensuring accurate recording of various revenue streams including memberships and contributions.

The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills and at least 2-5 years of experience in nonprofit finance or accounting. The position offers a supportive work environment and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of accounting or nonprofit finance experience required.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and journal entries.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and resolve discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reconciliations for various revenue streams.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Monitor revenue transactions and maintain supporting schedules.

Skills

Accounting principles

Reconciliations

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software like Sage Intacct

CRM platforms

Job description

The Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center of Manhattan (MMJCC) is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and analytical Revenue Specialist to join our Finance team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timely recording of the MMJCC's diverse revenue streams, including membership, camp, program services, contributions, grants, special events, and other earned income.

Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Revenue Specialist serves as a key liaison between Finance and operational departments, supporting the reconciliation of revenue activity between the MMJCC's CRM, registration, fundraising, and accounting systems. The position is responsible for monitoring revenue transactions, maintaining supporting schedules, preparing reconciliations, and assisting with month-end and year-end close activities.

This role is ideal for a finance professional with strong analytical skills, a commitment to accuracy, and an interest in nonprofit accounting. The Revenue Specialist will play an important role in strengthening internal controls, supporting audits, and enhancing financial reporting processes across the organization.

Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan creates a welcoming and vibrant environment where individuals from all walks of life come together to connect, grow, and learn. Rooted in Jewish values, it is a cornerstone of the Upper West Side that provides something for every stage of life through a multifaceted array of offerings-spanning comprehensive children’s and family programs, cutting‑edge health and wellness, thought‑provoking arts and culture, and vital social services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and maintain reconciliations for membership, camp, program, event, contribution, grant, and other revenue streams, ensuring completeness and accuracy between source systems and the general ledger.
• Work closely with operational departments to reconcile activity between DAXKO, fundraising platforms, payment processors, and Sage Intacct (or other accounting systems).
• Maintain detailed deferred revenue schedules and prepare monthly rollforwards to support accurate revenue recognition.
• Assist with recording contributions, pledges, grants, donor restrictions, and releases from restriction in accordance with nonprofit accounting standards.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and variance analyses as part of the monthly close process.
• Assist in the preparation of internal financial reports, management schedules, and ad‑hoc analyses related to revenue and program activity.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for revenue, deferred revenue, contributions receivable, and net asset accounts.
• Support the development and maintenance of strong internal controls surrounding revenue recognition, cash receipts, and reconciliations.
• Partner with Program, Membership, Development, Camp, and Operations teams to resolve discrepancies, improve reporting processes, and enhance data integrity.
• Identify opportunities to streamline revenue accounting processes, improve reporting capabilities, and strengthen financial controls.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2–5 years of accounting, revenue accounting, accounts receivable, or nonprofit finance experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Ability to analyze large datasets, identify discrepancies, and independently resolve issues.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with accounting software, CRM platforms, and reporting systems preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non‑finance personnel across the organization.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting, deferred revenue, contributions, grants, and restricted funds is preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Supportive, mission‑driven work environment
• Health Benefits such as Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance + more
• Paid Vacation Time + a generous offering of Federal and Jewish/Secular Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Account
• Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and leadership investment
• Access to all the JCC's cultural, learning, arts, and film programs
• Free fitness membership for the pool and health club
• Discounts on other JCC programs

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a full‑time position. Standard business hours are Monday through Friday. Occasional additional hours may be required during month‑end close, year‑end audit, budget season, or other peak periods.

WORK LOCATION

This position is primarily onsite at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, with some limited remote work opportunity. Regular in‑person collaboration within the Finance team and with the other operational teams is required.

SALARY RANGE

75,000 – 90,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, marital status and civil partnership/union status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic as established and protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

TO APPLY

Please visit mmjccm.org/careers to apply. Please submit a cover letter and resume.