Location and Job Title:

Sr. Staff Accountant
Sid Jacobson JCC
300 Forest Dr
East Hills, NY 11548

Principal Responsibilities:

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Lynda Kaufman at lkaufman@sjjcc.org

We are seeking an organized and detailed full-time Sr. Staff Accountant with a can-do attitude that can work in a high paced environment to join our team. This person will interface with fellow JCC staffers and members and therefore must be articulate and comfortable with phone and in-person communications.

Our ideal candidate will be an organized self-starter with a strong commitment to accuracy, have a willingness to focus on the details and completeness of processes, and want to contribute to a high-functioning, fast-paced team. He/she/they will be responsible for performing day to day financial transactions, including the timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data in a variety of areas.

This position is in Nassau County (East Hills), Long Island.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post general ledger entries
• Reconcile bank statements
• Assist in year-end audit and quarterly financial reviews
• Build and maintain reports utilizing Great Plains accounting software and spreadsheets
• Assist in creating the yearly budget and reprojections
• Maintain general ledger and prepare monthly AR aging reports for all depts.
• Generate ad-hoc reports as requested both internally and for other depts
• Perform year to year and budget to actual variance analysis including written explanations
• Act as backup to dept. team members for various functions (A/R, A/P, etc.)
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and create reclass journal entries when necessary
• Track data in regards to grants and pledges
• Prepare and ensure accuracy of financial reports
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products, particularly Excel and Word
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills required
• Detail oriented
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains a plus
• Ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines

Salary:

$65,000 - $75,000

Agency Information:

Sid Jacobson JCC and its surrounding campus provide a full range of cutting-edge recreational, health, fitness, educational, cultural arts, and social services programs. We are a national leader in providing care for those suffering from chronic illnesses such as Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, and other degenerative illness, as well as offering year-round social, recreational, fitness, and vocational programs for children, teens, and adults living with special needs. In addition, we are Long Island's hub that addresses social justice, uses social action to better our society, and provides volunteers with the opportunity to give back.