Staff Accountant

SJCC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stroum Jewish Community Center (SJCC) is seeking a Staff Accountant to perform general accounting duties in accordance with GAAP and SJCC policies. You will assist with monthly financials, budgets, annual audits, and support across departments.

The role is in-office with potential for hybrid work in the future. Candidates should have at least two years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills (pivot tables), and solid communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of accounting experience.
• Proficiency in GAAP and financial reporting.
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to learn various software with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter journal entries to the general ledger.
• Reconcile balance sheet items and bank accounts.
• Distribute labor expenses to correct departments.
• Assist with annual budget and audit processes.
• Support accounting functions including tax filings and licenses.
• Perform ad hoc analyses and reporting as needed.
• Provide backup for accounts payable and receivable processing.
• Attend meetings and maintain professional relationships with SJCC staff and Board.
• Support SJCC special events when needed.

Skills

Accounting

Excel pivot tables

Financial statement analysis

Deadline-driven

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Database software

Job description

Job Description

As a Staff Accountant at the Stroum Jewish Community Center (SJCC), you will be responsible for performing general accounting duties in accordance with SJCC policies and procedures, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and local, state, and federal rules and regulations. Specifically, the Staff Accountant assists with preparation, review, and distribution of monthly departmental and agency financials, annual departmental and agency budgets, the annual audit, and overall support for the accounting interests of the various agency departments. This position is in-office, with the potential for hybrid work in the future.

Some of the duties and responsibilities of a Staff Accountant are to:

• Prepare and enter journal entries to the general ledger.
• Reconcile balance sheet items, bank accounts, accounts payable, and application of payments.
• Distribute all labor expenses to the correct department.
• Research, review, and respond to various staff accounting related inquiries.
• Support material preparation and correspondence related to the annual audit.
• Assist with varied accounting functions, such as excise tax filings and governmental license renewals.
• Assist with ad hoc analysis and reports.
• Provide back-up for accounts payable, including reviewing, approving & processing payment requests; entering expenses and payments into accounting system; and processing payments online or in-house.
• Provide back-up for processing, reconciling, and reporting accounts receivable payments.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Recommend improvements to department processes and procedures.
• Attend meetings, and build professional, positive relationships with SJCC staff and Board.
• Assist with SJCC special events on occasion.
• Practice and promote SJCC’s mission and values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

To be successful as a Staff Accountant, you should have:

• A minimum of two years accounting experience.
• A working knowledge of accounting principles and rules/regulations.
• The ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables).
• Knowledge of accounting software and database software.
• The ability to quickly learn and work with a variety of server and cloud-based software programs with minimal supervision.
• The ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, bank statements, and accounting regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A customer-centric and collaborative attitude with a high level of empathy.
• The ability to sequence objectives among competing priorities.
• A creative and strategic mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• CPA certification preferred.