Senior Accountant

Ctnonprofits; West Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days

Sick leave 15 days

15 holidays annually

Longevity bonus

Mileage reimbursement

Insurance 70% premiums paid by JFS

Long-term disability

Group term life insurance

403(b) retirement account

EAP

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford (JFS) in West Hartford, CT, seeks a Senior Accountant to oversee daily financial integrity, payroll, A/P, A/R, and monthly reconciliations. Reports to the Controller and collaborates with CAH and program teams to ensure compliant, efficient accounting workflows.

The role requires 5+ years in nonprofit accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, Excel proficiency, and experience with QuickBooks Online, ADP, Bill.com.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in bookkeeping, non-profit accounting, billing, and compliance.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• GAAP knowledge, especially in nonprofit environments.
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online, ADP, and Bill.com.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations across all agency funds and programs; assist with preliminary monthly statements and analyses.
• Manage full-cycle accounts payable for both JFS and CAH, including invoice approvals and payments.
• Support restricted grant tracking, annual audit schedules, and state/federal filings; enforce internal controls.
• Assist with annual tax processing, W-2s/1099s, and insurance renewals/regulatory compliance with the Controller.
• Perform additional duties as needed by management.

Skills

GAAP Nonprofit

Excel

Office Suite

Database management

Communication

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

ADP

Bill.com

Job description

Position Title: Senior Accountant

Position Type: Full-time (35 hours/week)

Reports To: Controller

Location: West Hartford, CT (with potential hybrid flexibility based on candidate suitability; requires regular on-site presence)

Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 depending on experience

Purpose

The purpose of this job description is to communicate the responsibilities, expectations and duties associated with the position. It should also be noted that some responsibilities and duties may not be specifically addressed. Further, JFS emphasizes a team approach and fully expects every person to perform any reasonable task or request that is consistent with fulfilling business objectives.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant plays a pivotal operational role in ensuring the daily financial integrity, efficiency, and compliance of Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford (JFS) and its Care at Home (CAH) program. Reporting directly to the Controller, this position carries full end-to-end operational responsibility for organizational accounting workflows including agency and program payrolls, accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable (A/R), and monthly reconciliations.

Responsibilities and Expectations

Shared Responsibilities (Dual-Agency Support)

• Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations across all agency funds and programs. Assist the Controller with preliminary monthly statements, board materials, and departmental analysis.
• Manage full-cycle A/P processes for both JFS and CAH, including invoice approval and payment issuance.
• Support restricted grant tracking, annual audit schedules, and state/federal filings. Enforce internal controls, and financial workflows
• Assist with annual tax processing, timely distribution of W-2s/1099s, and annual business insurance renewals/regulatory compliance alongside the Controller.
• Perform additional duties or job functions as deemed necessary by JFS management.

Care at Home (CAH) Specific Focus

• Record weekly payroll, fund payroll accounts, and upload retirement transactions for all CAH employees.

JFS Specific Focus

Process bi-weekly staff payroll accurately through ADP.

Benefits of Working for Our Team

In addition to salary, the following benefits are available for this position:

• Paid Time off:
  • Fifteen (15) days of paid time off annually
  • Fifteen (15) days of paid sick time annually
  • Approximately fifteen (15) paid holidays annually, this includes a mix of legal, national, and Jewish holidays
  • Additional Longevity bonus after two (2) years of employment. For every two (2) years of service, employees will be given one (1) longevity day, up to a maximum of five (5) days
• Mileage reimbursement for travel outside of regular daily commute
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (JFS pays 70% of premiums)
• Peace of mind, with Long-Term Disability Insurance, Group term life insurance at no cost to employees
• Options for employees to elect additional term life insurance
• Option to contribute to a 403(b) retirement account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development opportunities including membership in the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies where ideas are shared, support is offered, and collaboration with colleagues throughout North America is encouraged

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience:

Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in bookkeeping, non-profit accounting, billing, and compliance Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field

Technical Expertise:

• Working knowledge and practical experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), specifically in a nonprofit environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and high proficiency across the entire Microsoft Office Suite
• Hands-on proficiency in QuickBooks Online, ADP, Bill.com and database management

Professional Competencies:

• Exceptional detail orientation, organizational abilities, and multi-tasking skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with strong customer service standards
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while contributing positively to a team-based environment
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Proficient in spreadsheet software

Cultural Competence

Employees will be sensitive and responsive to the ethnic, racial, cultural, socio-economic, religious and national diversity in JFS's service population and among its employees. This role involves working with members of our community who may be experiencing food and financial insecurity. Whoever fills this role must be empathetic and sensitive to the needs of our clients and have the ability to serve clients without judgement. Understanding of and appreciation for Jewish community and culture is critical.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

It is the policy of JFS to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status (including civil unions), national origin, ancestry, military/veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, hair texture/protective hairstyles, status as a domestic violence victim, erased criminal record information or any other characteristic protected by law, and to treat applicants and employees in a non-discriminatory fashion in compliance with applicable law.