Staff Accountant

Overview: The Staff Accountant will serve as a key finance partner supporting the York JCC’s financial operations and reporting. This role will take a lead position in month-end close and ensure compliance and accuracy across all accounting functions. The Staff Accountant will provide financial guidance to departments, and oversee accounts receivable functions while identifying process improvements and efficiencies.

General Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review daily bank deposits, export journal entries, and update cash activity sheets; ensure accuracy and provide oversight of cash posting processes

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries and lead month-end and year-end close, including account reconciliations

• Prepare and manage third-party billing and ensure timely follow-up and collection.

• Manage billing inquiries and serve as escalation point for complex billing or collection issues

• Prepare and/or review bank draft paperwork and resolve bank draft returns; ensure accurate and timely processing of recurring payment activity

• Manage Silver Sneakers and Silver and Fit memberships, ensure all memberships qualify and submit month-end totals.

• Oversee collections process and serve as escalation point for complex collection issues

• Prepare and send weekly and/or monthly childcare statements for flexible spending accounts and year-end childcare tax statements

• Prepare and provide childcare and receivable reporting.

• Manage Financial Assistance process for memberships, childcare, school age and summer camp. Compile all necessary information to determine financial assistance needs and submit for approval.

• Oversee accounts receivable processes to ensure timely and accurate billing and collections

• Review membership, program, and childcare billing processes for accuracy and support efficiency improvements.

• Review and process departmental credits as needed; ensure accurate posting and compliance with financial policies

• Serve as a liaison to internal departments, offering guidance and support on financial procedures.

• Assist Director of Finance with special projects, reporting needs, and financial analysis.

Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

Performance Expectations:

• Understand/possess an openness to Jewish religion and traditions
• Attend all meetings and events that support the department’s main objectives and responsibilities
• Positively and actively promote the JCC’s mission, membership, programs, events, and charitable purpose to JCC members and the general public
• Be familiar with the mission, vision statements, and Core Values of the JCC. Model the Core Values while working and communicating with members and staff
• Perform the day to day accounts receivable functions to ensure that JCC finances are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline, or Associate’s Degree with 5-10 years of experience in an accounting role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including the ability to operate computerized accounting and spreadsheet programs
• A high degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality
• Advanced Excel and accounting system experience.
• Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret financial information and communicate insights to non-finance leaders.
• Demonstrated initiative in improving accounting processes and tools.