Staff Accountant

Position Overview

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the accounting and financial reporting functions of the organization. This role ensures accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, assists with month-end and year-end close processes, and maintains compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform the daily cash flow
• Process Bank Reconciliation
• Prepares quarterly calculation of Allocation Percentages
• Perform month-end and year-end close processes such as: Preparation of Spreads and allocations, Interdepartmental transfers, in-kind donations etc
• Responsible for specific accruals and account reconciliations (Prepaid, prepaid postage, security deposits, Telecommunication bill, Construction in Progress, Gift Cards, Pety cash accounts, some employee benefits etc.)
• Assists with Credit Card management and accrual of expenses
• Prepares and files all quarterly and annual regulatory reports for sales and use tax
• Ensure the integrity of key processes by understanding systems, flow of transactions, internal controls, and recommending efficiency and effectiveness improvements
• Analyze financial data and investigate variances and provide explanations.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing required documentation and analysis
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business operations
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Abilities that are a Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Solid understanding of GAAP principles
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
•  Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Skills/Abilities We’d Like You to Have:

• Experience with ERP Systems (Financial Edge NXT, Questica)
• Experience in non-profit is highly preferred

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision

Other Duties:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Position Title: Staff Accountant         

Organization: Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Department: Finance & Accounting

Position Type: Full-Time (37.5+ hours/week), Exempt

Work Setting: Fully Onsite

Pay Range: $73,000 - $76,000/year

Total Compensation:

In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:

• Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees
• Generous employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer-covered life insurance

Time Away from Work:

Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include:

• Paid vacation time and sick leave
• 15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays
• 2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees’ mental wellness

About Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community.  For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving.  At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency.  We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect.  Our goal is your success.  Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together.  To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org. 

*Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.