Company Overview
For 150 years, The Jewish Board has been dedicated to empowering New Yorkers. Guided by compassion and expertise, we provide innovative, high-quality mental health, housing, and social services, reaching over 45,000 individuals of all ages and backgrounds across the five boroughs annually.
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Accountant I at The Jewish Board
Join The Jewish Board as an Accountant I and contribute to our mission of supporting New Yorkers! Working under the guidance of a Supervising Accountant or Assistant Controller, you’ll perform essential accounting tasks within a specific functional area.
Your Responsibilities:
- Handle assigned accounting duties, including posting to general and subsidiary ledgers.
- Reconcile ledgers, analyze financial data, and audit postings for accuracy.
- Identify and report notable financial trends or variances to your supervisor.
- Ensure timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual closing procedures.
What You’ll Bring:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, OR an Associate’s degree with 2 years of accounting experience.
- Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and the ability to adapt to new software.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple tasks.
- Familiarity with standard office hardware and digital communication tools.
Work Environment & Benefits:
- This position requires prolonged periods of computer work and offers a hybrid work schedule.
- Enjoy generous paid time off, 15 sick days, plus agency holidays.
- Benefit from affordable medical/dental/vision plans, tuition assistance, loan forgiveness, free continuing education, a 403(b) retirement plan with a pension, flexible spending accounts, EAP, and life/disability insurance.
Join Our Team:
The Jewish Board provides vital mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers annually. We are deeply committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide reasonable accommodations.