Senior Accountant for Non-Profit

SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant is a hands-on role responsible for managing the financial transactions of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, including its Foundation and endowment funds. This role ensures the accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting of financial data in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), IRS regulations, and internal policies. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with various teams, including donor services, endowment personnel, and finance staff.

Essential Responsibilities of the role include the following:

Accounts Receivable (A/R), Account Payable (A/P) & Endowment Transactions (50%)

• Supervise a part-time A/R staff member and review their work for proper coding and accuracy in compliance with GAAP and JFGS policies.
• Supervise a full-time A/P staff member and review their work for proper coding and accuracy in compliance with GAAP and JFGS policies.
• Prepare or Review adjusting journal entries as needed.
• Review donor statements, including quarterly and custom reports as prepared by the Development Team.
• Work with investment brokers and A/R to process incoming stock donations and maintain accurate records of donor-advised funds and supporting foundations.

Endowment & Investment Accounting (25%)

• Assist in the Grant process with the Endowment Team, and process the recording of transactions in MIP General Ledger as produced by SEI Financial Systems and Renaissance.
• Reconcile brokerage statements for externally invested supporting foundations to the general ledger monthly.
• Review contributions, investment income, fees, realized/unrealized gains and losses, and disbursements for endowment and restricted funds.
• Partner with supporting foundations, as needed.
• Ensure compliance with IRS regulations and Washington State requirements for endowments.
• Prepare all regulatory forms to document charitable contributions and sales of non-cash assets.
• Assist in the preparation of all tax filings and supporting schedules.

General Ledger & Financial Reporting (15%)

• Audit bank and investment account reconciliations.
• Record fixed asset transactions, track additions/disposals, and file property tax reports.
• Create Revenue & Expenditure reports for departments and programs, analyzing variances against budgets.
• Prepare schedules for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, grants payable, and multi-year grant liabilities.
• Draft monthly Fiscal Management Committee (FMC) reports and Financial Dashboard summaries for leadership and the Board of Directors.

Banking & Compliance (10%)

• Work closely with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable to ensure timely and accurate receipt and transmission of funds.
• Troubleshoot credit card discrepancies and donor financial inquiries.
• Prepare reports for the Office of Insurance Commissioner and other regulatory bodies as needed.
• Assist with the annual Audit.
• Assist with all compliance reporting.

Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• 4 years of experience in accounting, including endowment, nonprofit, or investment accounting.
• Extensive experience with Abila MIP General Ledger and Accounting System.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Google Workspace.
• Experience with Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack or a similar donor database.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, nonprofit financial reporting, and investment fund accounting.

Preferred:

• Experience working with nonprofits, endowment funds, and donor-advised funds.
• Experience with SEI Financial Systems and Renaissance.
• Familiarity with IRS tax filings for nonprofits (Forms 990, 8282, 8283).
• Supervisory experience.

Desires Attributes & Competencies:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify issues, and implement solutions.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential financial matters.
• Collaborative team player who can work effectively across departments.

COMPENSATION

• Salary Range: $80,000 – $95,000, commensurate with experience.
• Paid time off and Holidays are as follows: Fifteen (15) vacation days and Five (5) sick days annually, Nine (9) Federal Holidays, and Jewish holidays, which vary year to year.
• Benefits available include: Medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance coverage, 401(k) and 403(b).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is a typical climate controlled office environment and the noise is usually moderate.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your resume in PDF format, along with a cover letter describing your interest in the role to jobs@jewishinseattle.org.

Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the Federation website (www.jewishinseattle.org) to gain insight into our mission and impact. No phone calls please.

Candidates will be required to undergo a background and reference check prior to employment.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon 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.

Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle is an equal opportunity employer.