CLASSIFICATION: Management (Non-Union)

SALARY: DOE/DOQ

DEPARTMENT: Finance & Accounting

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: VP, Finance/CFO

APPLICATION DEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED

Responsible for establishing and maintaining a system to provide functions of budgeting, day-to-day accounting and reporting to Board of Directors and private and public funders in an accurate, consistent and timely manner. Supervise permanent and volunteer accounting department staff to ensure compliance with all controls and reporting requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Establish and maintain systems for internal controls

Develop and monitor procedures and perform internal and external staff training on accounting procedures and concepts

Oversee financial and cost analysis for internal budget forecasting

Prepare grant budgets and applications, working with Senior Accountant and CFO

Complete designated duties related to month-end processing to assist with completion of financial statements by the tenth of each month

Audit consistent use of required funding and grant codes on every transaction in MIP accounting system; perform analysis of fund and grant revenue and expenses as part of month-end closing

Guide Senior Accountant in the tracking, acquisition and disposal of fixed assets

QUALIFICATIONS

BA/BS in Accounting; Certified Public Accountant or CPA candidate preferred

5+ years of accounting experiences, experience with non-profit accounting preferred

Excellent command of GAAP procedures

Proficiency in Blackbaud accounting software or other similar software platforms

Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and partner with staff

Personal Skills: In addition to the above qualifications and skills, an individual must:

Demonstrate an understanding and have personal expression of, and a commitment to, Bet Tzedek’s Core Values, which are:

Leadership – Seeks to lead through excellence in work product, and in relationships with colleagues and others; strives for open communication with all and seeks to show leadership through collaboration;

Community – Deep understanding that integrity and respect are the only ways to truly reach people; continually explores ways to unite colleagues in the pursuit of social justice;

Innovation – Demonstrates courage in action by being honest and open no matter what the topic; shows creativity of thought and is curious about new and challenging ways to further our mission

How to apply

Email letter of interest, resume, salary requirements and employment application to resume@bettzedek.org. Employment application can be downloaded directly from http://www.bettzedek.org/about-us/careers-bet-tzedek. Please, no phone calls.

Bet Tzedek Legal Services hires staff without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or disability.