Staff Accountant

Description

If you want to be a part of a growing organization and make a difference in the community, come work for Shalom Austin!

Compensation

We’ll pay you an annual salary of $55,000 to $60,000.

About the Job

The Staff Accountant supports core accounting functions, including general ledger management, month-end close, reconciliations, revenue recognition, and audit preparation. This role focuses on ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial data across systems and is cross-trained across multiple areas to support strong internal controls, operational continuity, and team collaboration.

You’ll wow us by masterfully performing the following key duties and responsibilities:

Essential functions:

• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts, including deferred revenue, prepaids, and related-party accounts. 
• Review general ledger activity and investigate variances to ensure accuracy and completeness.      
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Reconcile revenue recorded in the general ledger reports and operational systems across multiple programs (e.g., Daxko, CampMinder, Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge). 
• Partner with the Accounts Receivable Specialist to validate the completeness and accuracy of cash and revenue activity recorded in the general ledger.
• Partner with the Accounts Payable Specialist to validate the completeness and accuracy of cash disbursements and expense activity recorded in the general ledger.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules, including capitalization and depreciation. 
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation. 
• Assist with internal financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Support annual budgeting and collaborate with department leaders on submissions.
• Assist with benchmarking and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Document procedures and identify process improvements.
• Support efforts to streamline accounting processes through automation and effective use of technology.
• Cross-train across accounting functions to provide backup support as needed.

Our great benefits

• We’ll provide a FREE membership to the fitness and aquatics center, and offer you discounts on programs, including personal training.
• We are a learning organization! Our staff have regular opportunities for training and continuing education.
• We offer outstanding medical insurance coverage through Cigna, and we’ll pay over 80% of the premium cost of our base plan on your behalf.
• You will have the option to contribute to our 403(b) with and the opportunity for a company match.
• We provide life and long-term disability insurance, and we pay 100% of the cost for you.
• We will give you lots of paid time off. First-year employees receive: 18 days of paid time off, and more than 15 Jewish and Federal holidays.
• We’ll offer you up to a 50% discount for your kiddos in our amazing early childhood program, as enrollment allows.
• You will have access to our amazing Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• We understand that you need a work/life balance and that you have commitments outside of the workplace, so we’ll do our very best to offer you some flexibility in your work schedule.
• Opportunity to work in a flexible hybrid environment (in-office and remote)
• We’ll provide you with the opportunity to make a difference in the Central Texas Jewish community every day.

Please note that successful candidates for this position may be subject to a background check as part of the hiring process. will be used to assess eligibility for employment. Any discrepancies may result in the withdrawal of the job offer or termination of employment. All information will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable laws.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience.
• Non-profit experience preferred.
• Excellent computer and Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Thorough understanding of accounting processes and procedures.