Kashrus Bookkeeper
About The Position
The Orthodox Union (OU) is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join the Kashrus Finance team. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of field representative reimbursements, inspection payments, and customer billing. This role requires strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage a high volume of financial transactions while providing outstanding service to both internal and external stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized professional who enjoys working with numbers, problem-solving, and contributing to an essential operational function within a mission-driven organization. This position is Full-Time, Hybrid — 3 days in-office (Lower Manhattan), 2 days remote per week.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Hebrew and familiarity with Jewish kosher practices is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Office, and PDF management.
- Strong mathematical aptitude and comfort working with financial data and calculations.
- Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities.
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Previous bookkeeping, accounting, billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or finance experience.
- Experience processing expense reimbursements or working with financial software or ERP systems.
- Experience working with high-volume transactional processing.
Responsibilities
- Review and process expense reports submitted by field representatives for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with organizational policies and allocate expenses to the appropriate accounts.
- Calculate reimbursement amounts, inspection payments, and applicable billing rates in accordance with established guidelines.
- Process timely reimbursements to field representatives for inspections, factory visits, and other approved business expenses.
- Generate customer invoices for billable inspections and services.
- Communicate with field representatives to resolve discrepancies, obtain missing documentation, and answer questions regarding submitted expenses.
- Assist with collections activities, including researching outstanding balances and responding to customer inquiries.
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
- Collaborate with the Kashrus and Finance teams to ensure the timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.
- Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)
- Annual BeniComp stipend for medical, pharmaceutical, dental, and vision expenses
- Group dental insurance through MetLife
- Group vision insurance through MetLife
- Paid sick days
- Paid vacation days
- Paid Jewish and Federal holidays
- Short Fridays to accommodate for Sabbath observance
- Free life insurance
- Free disability insurance
- Discounted continuing education opportunities
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match after 3 years
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
