At JFS Richmond we believe everyone is entitled to services that enrich their life and help their overall well-being. As the city’s most established non-profit resource for care, counseling, and adoption, we are dedicated to building a stronger, healthier, and happier Richmond.
Since 1849, JFS has provided exceptional guidance and support to individuals and families of all ages, faiths, and income levels. We take great pride in helping to change lives in productive and positive ways.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support the agency's finance, accounting, payroll, billing, and reporting functions. This hands-on role is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys accurate day-to-day accounting work, process improvement, and collaboration across departments. The accountant provides support to the agency and programs in a manner that is culturally sensitive to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
Responsibilities include:
- Manage and support finance, payroll, and accounting software systems, including vendor coordination and process improvements.
- Assist the CFO with monthly financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, depreciation schedules, audit preparation, and annual budget preparation.
- Process daily cash receipts, bank deposits, cash receipt batches, non-AR invoices, grant invoices, and related documentation.
- Maintain accurate accounting records, monitor general ledger accounts, and prepare schedules used in annual reporting.
- Process payroll transactions accurately and on time, including salaries, benefits, deductions, garnishments, taxes, and 401(k) plan activity.
- Review benefits invoices for accuracy and serve as a key contact for the payroll processing company.
- Serve as backup for accounts payable, billing, selected HR functions, and certain CFO responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- At least two years of increasing responsibilities in general accounting required
- CPA preferred
- Non-profit accounting experience preferred
- Strong understanding of GAAP
- Demonstrated experience to perform complex reconciliations
Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, paid holidays, paid time off, sick leave, and retirement with matching contributions. Professional development opportunities available. Background check required. JFS is a drug-free workplace, and a drug screen is required after a conditional offer.
JFS Richmond does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, status as a military family, or any other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment.
Pay: $58,000 - $70,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
To apply, please send your resume to [email protected]
JFS Richmond does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, status as a military family, or any other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment.
