Senior Accountant, Rhoda Goldman Plaza

Company: Jewish Family & Children'S Services
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: March 25, 2025

Job Description:

AGENCY OVERVIEW:Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) has served the San Francisco Bay Area for 175 years. We offer world-class services to support individuals and families across all stages of life, including adoption, mental health, senior care, disability services, financial assistance, Holocaust education, and youth development. Our mission and work are rooted in Jewish values, and we serve people of all faiths and backgrounds.Rhoda Goldman Plaza (RGP) is an assisted living and memory care community, built on a foundation of not-for-profit values and Jewish principles. As part of Jewish Family and Children Services, the organization is proud of creating a comfortable and stimulating environment for residents, through chef-prepared cuisine, cultural activities, and programs.POSITION SUMMARY:The Senior Accountant, Rhoda Goldman Plaza will work under the supervision of the Controller in the management of all financial accounting and reporting activities related to the Agency's Rhoda Goldman Plaza (RGP) division, including accounts payable processing, journal entry preparation, general ledger processing, G/L account reconciliations, bank account reconciliations, investment accounting, fixed assets schedule maintenance, and other accounting tasks including backup support for the accounts receivable and payroll functions. This position is a steward of the Agency's financial resources and is required to promote the Agency's economic viability by helping the Finance and Administration Department manage its accounting systems and the Agency's assets with integrity.COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 (depending on experience)Employment Type: full-time, exempt position with benefitsEmployer 403(b) retirement match plus additional employer contribution (subject to eligibility)Cafeteria benefits plan that lets you customize coverage to fit your needs, with options like health insurance, FSAs, retirement plans, and wellness programs

• 3 weeks of vacation and 2 weeks of sick leave, annuallyESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting closes for RGP, including preparing and entering journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and providing timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness. Prepare financial and statistical data and documentation for the annual budget, as required.
• Perform investment accounting, including preparation of the Summary of Investment worksheet, Investment Roll-forward schedule, monthly journal entries, and analysis of monthly investment activity.
• Maintain fixed assets schedule.
• Process all Accounts Payable transactions, including coding of invoices, securing invoice approvals, entering invoices into the G/L system, and processing the weekly check run in a timely manner. Reconcile vendor statements monthly, resolve invoice discrepancies, and maintain good vendor relationships.
• Prepare and distribute the RGP Daily Cash Receipts report to ensure accurate tracking of bank balances.
• Assist and support with preparations for worker's compensation audit, 403(b) audit, year-end financial statement audit, and tax return work papers.JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of three to five years of progressive responsibility and work experience in accounting, payroll, bookkeeping, or related field.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and non-profit accounting principles.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computerized accounting systems, ERP systems, and computer technology. Knowledge of Sage Intacct G/L and Paylocity payroll systems preferred.
• Advanced Excel spreadsheet and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead process improvements, especially in transitioning financial operations to digital solutions.
• Knowledge of and/or sensitivity to the provision of social services in a senior assisted-living residential community and Jewish communal context desired.
• Ability to work on-site in our San Francisco offices.All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and disabled individuals. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status. JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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