About the role

  • Prepare bank deposits, ensuring proper documentation and classification.
  • Scan or physically deposit funds via remote deposit capture or in person, depending on bank procedures.
  • Process and record all gifts and pledges in CRM database, including those by checks, credit cards, wires, securities, bonds etc.
  • Manage the sale and proceeds of stock contributions, ensuring accurate recording in financial systems.
  • Process adjustments, write-offs, and matching gifts in CRM system.
  • Maintain organized and thorough files (routinely scanning and saving documents) to support transactions and accounting records for quarterly financial statements.
  • Keep accurate and comprehensive records of all charitable contributions, including both cash and non-cash donations, ensuring compliance with IRS regulations and internal policies.
  • Ensure the integrity and accuracy of the donor database.
  • Update and maintain accurate donor records, including contact information and gift history.
  • Create detailed reports from the CRM system, including gift, pledge, and write-off data.
  • Scan and organize gift entry documentation, investment capital statements, reports, tax documents, correspondences, etc.
  • Monitor, organize and disburse incoming e-mails to centralized accounts.
  • Assist in facilitating investments including the preparation of documents, manager, and custodial letters.
  • Coordinate information flow with third-party service providers.
  • Prepare daily deposits, work with banks to resolve all deposit issues, and follow up with donors when checks and credit card payments are returned to the Federation.
  • Review outstanding and delinquent pledges and provide timely follow-up on payment arrangements.
  • Assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly bank account reconciliations and timely research of variances or unusual transactions.
  • Partner in the month-end close, preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations and the annual audit.
  • Initiate and record the movement of funds between different internal accounts within the organization.
  • Prepare and review journal entries related to gifts, pledges, write-offs, and other revenue transactions.
  • Enter all misc. deposit information into the accounting system (e.g., NetSuite) including details and fund designations.
  • Assist in monitoring and following up on any accounting issues and coordinate with the JCF tax preparer.
  • Respond to requests for information and carry out special projects as assigned.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of accounts receivable is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with data entry, particularly in a high-volume environment.
  • Strong and effective communication skills to deal directly with vendors and all levels of staff and management.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with CRM platforms (including Salesforce and NetSuite) a plus.
  • Technical skills and experience in financial reporting, consolidation, and investment accounting.
  • Ability to adhere to accounting principles, organizational policies, and relevant laws and regulations related to charitable donations.
  • Strong attention to detail to ensure a high degree of accuracy.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to multi-task to balance multiple requests without losing sight of overall objectives and deadlines.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • vacation
  • sick pay
  • holidays (including Jewish)
  • retirement plan

Job title

Staff Accountant, Gift Processing

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

$35 - $41 per hour

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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