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 in MIP Fund Accounting software to ensure accurate general ledger coding and compliance with restricted fund guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
1 to 3 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, attention to detail, and 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

Assist with recording and tracking financial transactions across multiple restricted and unrestricted funds, grants, and programs.
Help 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, verify timesheet approvals, and reconcile payroll data against the general ledger.
Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries and wage allocations 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.