Junior Accountant (Nonprofit)

Jewish Community Center of Louisville•Louisville, KY

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Accountant to support the Finance & Accounting department. The role assists with day-to-day nonprofit accounting operations, cash management, bank reconciliations, fund and grant tracking, accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing and reconciliation, fixed assets, and month-end close activities. The Junior Accountant works extensively with MIP Fund Accounting software to ensure accurate general ledger coding and compliance with restricted fund guidelines. The position supports financial transactions across restricted and unrestricted funds, grants, and programs; prepares documentation for audits and grant compliance reviews; and performs journal entries, reconciliations, and account clean-ups under senior finance staff supervision. It also handles payroll records and related reconciliations, full-cycle accounts payable and receivable, financial documentation, and administrative and reporting support for month-end and year-end close.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
One to three years of accounting experience.
Hands-on experience with MIP Fund Accounting (Abila MIP) software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Understanding of GAAP rules, specifically nonprofit fund accounting rules.
Familiarity with payroll tax reconciliation.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Discretion when handling confidential financial and employee data.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others across departments.

Nice To Haves

Previous nonprofit, fund accounting, or public sector experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Record and track financial transactions across multiple restricted and unrestricted funds, grants, and programs.
Prepare schedules and documentation for annual financial audits and grant compliance reviews.
Post daily or monthly journal entries, perform monthly bank reconciliations, and clean up general ledger accounts under the supervision of senior finance staff.
Ensure proper cost allocation and segment/fund coding within MIP Fund Accounting for invoices and expenses.
Process semi-monthly or bi-weekly payroll records and verify timesheet approvals.
Reconcile payroll data against the general ledger.
Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries and allocate wages across nonprofit departments and grants.
Reconcile payroll tax liabilities, benefit deductions, third-party benefit cost assignments, and retirement contributions each pay period.
Assist with W-2 preparation, quarterly tax filings, and audit support related to personnel costs.
Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice matching, coding, and payment runs.
Manage accounts receivable, including cash receipts and deposit logging.
Perform monthly balance sheet and bank account reconciliations.
Maintain financial files, vendor records, and digital documentation systems.
Provide administrative and reporting assistance for timely month-end and year-end close procedures.