Founded in 1906, AJC seeks to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel, and to advance human rights and democratic values in the United States and around the world. Among Jewish advocacy organizations, AJC is the leader in the global arena. We are known for our unparalleled access to diplomats, government officials, and faith leaders in more than 100 countries. In addition to our New York headquarters and Office of Policy and Diplomatic Affairs in Washington, D.C., AJC has offices across the U.S. and around the globe and maintains partnerships with Jewish communities worldwide.
The Senior Accountant will contribute to overall goals of organization by providing timely and accurate financial information and outstanding customer service. He/she will support responsibilities of the Controller and Assistant Controller in maintaining excellent financial reporting, tightly managed and controlled costs, and a balanced operating budget.
The Senior Accountant will handle the preparation of monthly closing accounts and financial analyses for external reporting purposes. He/she will prepare reports for the annual business planning and budgeting process as well as budget to actual reports to internal stakeholders throughout the year. He/she will be cross-trained on several functions within the Finance Department. He/she will report to the Assistant Controller; and will have a close working relationship with the Assistant Controller and selected Department Heads
The Senior Accountant does all this while adhering to AJC’s core values: Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Accountability
Position Responsibilities:
Monthly Financial Closing
Assist the Assistant Controller and Controller in the monthly closing of the AJC books by maintaining key financial schedules (i.e. balance sheet account reconciliations)
Record journal entries in NetSuite as needed
Budgeting and Reporting
Work with the Assistant Controller in preparing selected AJC programmatic and support departments
Provide monthly financial reports, including variance analysis and have ongoing dialog with department heads, serving as a financial partner
Work with the department heads to understand financial results in order to tightly control costs and identify cost savings opportunities
Assist in preparation of annual departmental budgets
Other Functions:
Be cross-trained to serve as an official backup in the areas of gift processing and payroll
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA preferred
A minimum of seven years of finance or accounting experience (non-profit industry and auditing background encouraged)
Strong technical accounting skills with a working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Reporting (audited financial statements and management reporting)
Strong analytical and project management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to creatively and proactively solve problems
Respect for and adherence to confidentiality is required
Possess project management skills
Well-developed customer service orientation
A self-starter, willing to take initiative
A team player, as well as able to work independently
Ability to work effectively under pressure & adapt to change
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
A collaborative approach to working with internal and external colleagues to maximize the effectiveness of projects and programs
Highly proficient in Microsoft software and accounting software
The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000.
AJC requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID 19, unless one has a legally recognized reason for exemption.
