About Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS)

While Alpert JFS is grounded in compassion and guided by Jewish values, our employees come from diverse faith backgrounds and are invested in the agency’s mission to strengthen our entire community by empowering individuals and families through the delivery of comprehensive human services.

Since 1974, Alpert JFS, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, has strengthened and enriched the lives of men, women, and children of all ages. We do this through a continuum of focused programs addressing the well-being of children and families of all ages, the independence and well-being of older adults, and the optimal quality of life for individuals with special needs. 

The primary responsibility of the Senior Accountant is to assist with the day-to-day accounting responsibilities of the agency.

Senior Accountant Essential Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

Financial Statements

• Perform bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Support the preparation of financial statements, including income statements and balance sheets, month-end, and year-end closing procedures.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts (monthly and at year-end).
• Conduct account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Track and report on Senior Subsidy, Links and Enhanced Companion program.   

Payroll 

• Implement, maintain and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Identify and recommend updates to payroll processing, systems, and procedures.

Cash Management

• Manage the process of daily cash reports. Post all transfers and bank activities daily to GL
• Manage and reconcile petty cash and gift cards at month end.
• Reconcile corporate credit cards monthly.
• Review 1099’s
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited institution preferred or equivalent years of working experience in a non-profit setting
• Three to five years of grant applications and reporting experience
• Three to five years accounting experience
• Three years of non -profit budgeting experience
• Experience with accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general accounting mandatory 
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)required
• Working knowledge of payroll; familiarity with Paylocity a plus
•  Detail oriented with keen attention to accuracy
•  Advance working knowledge of Excel, pivot tables a plus
• Experience in MIP Fund Accounting Software preferable
•  Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point and Outlook
•  Maintains strong analytical, written, oral and interpersonal skills
•  Must be able prioritize and work on several tasks unilaterally

We offer a hybrid work environment, competitive salary, medical, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, 403b, EAP

Alpert JFS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Drug Free Workplace