The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ) is the hub of the Conservative/Masorti Movement in North America, connecting more than 550 synagogues and 150 youth group chapters with the resources they need to succeed. We also power engagement initiatives like YALA for young adults and ExploringJudaism.org to share our Torah and love of Judaism with 40,000+ viewers each month (and counting). Everything we do serves to promote our way of doing Jewish: joyful, dynamic and inclusive. All in all, USCJ affiliates and programs reach more than 700,000 Jews across the continent annually - and we plan to double that within a decade. To do that, we need your help.
Our Team’s Core Values
At USCJ, our team seeks to live our core values every single day: Collaboration, Dedication to the Mission, Generosity of Spirit, Innovation and Adaptability, Integrity, Solution Orientation and Striving for Excellence are guiding principles that shape our culture and drive our success.
To learn more about us, visit www.uscj.org.
Position Summary:
The Department of Finance oversees all of USCJ’s financial resources and ensures its financial health. The Department is responsible for creating and maintaining the company’s annual budget and ensuring that all financial records are accurate and compliant with accounting standards. The Department also provides financial analysis and strategic planning to support the organization's long-term goals and sustainability.
The key responsibilities for the Accountant include 50% AP-related responsibilities and 50% general accounting work. This role manages all of USCJ’s outgoing payments, ensuring accuracy and on-time completion and delivery. This role verifies and reconciles vendor statements, maintains detailed transaction records and resolves discrepancies. The Accountant is a member of the Finance team and collaborates closely with team members to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations and maintenance of USCJ’s excellent credit ratings with vendors and banking institutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive, review and verify invoices for payment to ensure accuracy and supervisory approval.
- Work closely with service departments to ensure all items were received and services delivered.
- Set up all new vendors and maintain accurate vendor information - update vendors with address change, tax ID, banking information (wire, ACH, EFT), as well as 1099’s reporting verification of totals.
- Review and process all Accounts Payables; Prepare Check Runs twice per week and distribute checks for signatures.
- Prepare bank files for ACH and Positive Pay vendor payments.
- Prepare routine journal entries for month-end closings and Annual Audit.
- Prepare AP aging reports.
- Complete reconciliations of bank statements and various miscellaneous receivable and prepayment accounts.
- Complete recording and reconciliation of program and online donation revenue to the general ledger.
- Compilation of monthly credit card statements, work papers and associated receipts from all departments.
- Generalize monthly departmental expense allocations.
- Complete full cycle end-of-the-year 1099 and 1096 processing and mailing.
- Update and maintain miscellaneous schedules (e.g., unbudgeted expense schedules, independent contractors schedules, deferred revenue and expense schedule).
*This list is not exhaustive. May take on additional responsibilities as needed and/or assigned by Manager.
Job Requirements:
- Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred
- 2 years of work experience in accounting preferred, ideally for a not-for-profit organization
- Proficient in accounting software packages, preferably BlackBaud Financial Edge and NXT
- Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Office Suite, especially MS Excel
- Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills to ensure positive customer experiences for vendors and USCJ staff at all levels
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with vendors, management and staff
- Detail-oriented with strong time management, analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies and issues with vendors, management and staff
Location:
This is a hybrid position based in our Morningside Heights office location in New York City, 10027
Schedule:
Full-time hours, Monday through Friday
Compensation range:
$30.00 – $32.80 per hour
Benefits:
Full-time Employees are offered a range of benefits including options for healthcare, Flex Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account, 403b Retirement Plan and Company-provided life and AD&D insurance, as well as various voluntary insurance options
Employees are eligible for generous paid time-off including vacation, sick leave and Federal and Jewish holidays, as well as Friday Shabbat early closings
USCJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
