Senior Accountant

Jewishfoundationla; Mission (KS); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) with 10% employer contribution

Staff Donor Advised Fund

Paid Parking

Generous vacation and sick leave

National and Jewish holidays

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to support financial operations through accurate accounting, reporting, and compliance. Responsibilities include gift reconciliation, financial reporting, and tax support. Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in finance/accounting and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The role offers a salary range of $100,000 – $110,000 and a flexible hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, preferable in nonprofit or foundation settings.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile incoming gifts, including credit card transactions.
• Support the annual budget process, prepare supporting schedules and analysis.
• Prepare audit schedules and assist with annual audit.
• Track and report on new clients and new gifts.
• Assist with corporate insurance renewals and documentation.

Skills

Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit financial reporting

Experience with fund accounting and endowment management

Proficiency in accounting software and financial reporting tools

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent analytical, organization, and communication skills

Education

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

Job description

The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the financial operations of the Foundation by ensuring accurate and timely accounting, reporting, and compliance. This position is responsible for a broad range of accounting functions, including gift reconciliation, fee calculations, financial reporting, tax support, and coordination with legal counsel on complex gifts. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, collaborative, and committed to the Foundation’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting and Reconciliation

• Reconcile incoming gifts, including credit card transactions
• Reconcile all cash accounts in Operating fund
• Calculate and record administrative fees
• Monitor and clear suspense accounts
• Accrue and track approved multi-year grants
• Accrue and track pledges and calculate pledge discount
• Track conditional grants
• Track recoverable grants

Budgeting and Reporting

• Support the annual budget process, prepare supporting schedules and analysis
• Prepare monthly budget to actual reports for departments and leadership
• Update quarterly financial dashboards for internal stakeholders
• Maintain internal consolidated financial statements
• Prepare quarterly and semi-annual donor statements for mailing/emailing
• Prepare financial statements for Family Support Organizations
• Calculate annual endowment spending in accordance with policy

Compliance and Tax Support

• Prepare audit schedules and assist with annual audit
• Prepare supporting schedule for IRS form 990, 990T and related state filings
• Files miscellaneous tax forms and Secretary of State SI-100
• Assist with accounting and tax work for Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs) and Charitable Gift Annuities (CGAs)

Client & Gift Management

• Track and report on new clients and new gifts
• Collaborate with General Counsel on accounting for complex gifts and bequests.
• Prepare IRS Form 8282 for complex gifts

Insurance & Administrative Support

• Assist with corporate insurance renewals and documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field;
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, preferable in nonprofit or foundation settings

Skills

• Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit financial reporting
• Experience with fund accounting and endowment management
• Proficiency in accounting software and financial reporting tools
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large datasets
• Excellent analytical, organization, and communication skills.

Attributes

• High ethical standards and integrity
• Mission-driven and collaborative
• Proactive and solutions-oriented.

Working Conditions

• Some local or Los Angeles area travel may be required to setup meetings and participate in events.
• Flexible work environment with hybrid work schedule.
• Salary: $100,000 – $110,000 depending on skill sets, years of experience, training, certifications, and degrees earned. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range unless they exceed most of the job qualifications.
• 403(b) with 10% employer contribution
• Staff Donor Advised Fund
• Paid Parking
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• National and Jewish holidays

The Jewish Community Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Statistics show that women and members of marginalized groups tend to only apply for an opportunity if they meet 100% of the qualifications. The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles encourages you to break the trend and apply.

Application Process

Only those with Accounting experience in the Los Angeles area should apply. To apply for this position, please email your cover letter and resume as a single PDF document titled “Last Name, First Name” to [e-mail]. In the subject line of your email, include: “Application: Senior Accountant”. We look forward to reviewing your application.