Staff Accountant (Internal Applicants Only)

Jewish Family and Community Services of Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA

23h

About The Position

As a key member of JFCS Pittsburgh’s fiscal team, the Accountant supports the Chief Financial Officer, fiscal administrators, and other nonprofit organizations with financials and bookkeeping. The role works with agency leadership on budgets for current and proposed programs, annual cost reports, and documents required for audits. It also helps maintain the agency’s fiscal responsibility and responsiveness to community needs.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related programs.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, accounting software systems.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.
Comfort working independently and as part of a team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and assist with month-end and year-end closing.
Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries to the general ledger.
Ensure transactions are accurately recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Identify opportunities to improve agency processes and internal controls.
Assist with external agency billings by compiling financial data and reporting to funding agencies or foundations.
Monitor individual program budgets and communicate progress to management in a timely manner.
Communicate with internal and external partners to resolve discrepancies.
Use accounting software to review, propose, and post financial transactions accurately and effectively.
Assist with preparing monthly financial statements, reports, and analyses.
Perform other related duties as assigned.