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Accounting Administrator

Bender JCC - Rockville, MD 20852

Overview

Salary Range $56,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage None Category Accounting

Description

Why this role matters:

The Accounting Administrator plays a critical role in supporting both the financial health of the Bender JCC and the experience of our members and program participants. By accurately processing complex registrations, payments, refunds, and billing, this position ensures that revenue flows smoothly while members receive timely, responsive service. This role serves as a key bridge between customer-facing operations and the accounting function, helping to maintain accurate financial records, support month-end close and audits, and ensure the integrity of our revenue systems. This role enables the Bender JCC to operate efficiently and remain financially accountable.

About the Bender JCC:

The Bender Jewish Community Center in Rockville, Maryland is a premier community center at the heart of Jewish life in Montgomery County, operating a full-scale health and fitness center, pre-school, day camp and variety of education and arts programs.

We create a welcoming and inclusive environment, connecting the people of our Jewish community with each other, Israel, and the broader community. We inspire individuals of all ages and backgrounds to enhance their social, physical, intellectual and spiritual well-being through programs of excellence rooted in Jewish values.

Core Responsibilities

• Processes program scholarships and other discounts in the CRM (Traction Rec).
• Processes complex program registrations including those requiring prorates and payment arrangements.
• Processes refunds as approved by the relevant department head.
• Generates invoices and follows-up on past-due balances.
• Works with accounting staff to reconcile declined ACH transactions and make sure balances are reflected in Traction Rec.
• Distributes incoming mail and processing outgoing mail.
• Manages the Quadient account for the mail meter.
• Responsible for the daily interface and posting of all Salesforce transactions into Sage.
• Receives and processes cash and checks for deposit into the bank.
• Checks the safe ensures that all money in the safe is processed appropriately.
• Reconciles and resolves any accounting discrepancies related to AR accounts and related revenue accounts.
• Assists in the month-end close by recording the AR sub-ledger, aging reports and general ledger.
• Prepares journal entries as needed.
• Assists and support the external audit as needed.

Qualifications

Qualifications

You are:

• Experienced with computerized financial systems. You have worked with a variety of accounting applications and have exposure to membership databases.
• Familiar with fundamentals of accounting. You understand the procedure of data entry, recording, summarizing, analyzing, and reporting the operations of a business entity over an accounting period.
• Detail oriented. You pay close attention to all the small particulars when working on a task or project while looking for ways to increase efficiency.
• A self-starter. You are hands-on, energetic and motivated to set and achieve goals.
• A collaborative team player. You have a positive attitude and ability to interact with all levels of the organization. You enjoy learning from and with talented colleagues and are excited to be part of the success of the finance department and the whole organization.
• Able to balance competing projects and timelines. You can keep track of multiple requests coming from both internal and external customers and follow tasks to completion. You also have the ability to manage multiple systems and workflows simultaneously.
• You believe that diversity is a strength. You account for the value of diversity in every aspect of your work and you understand the nuances of diversity that shape the experiences of donor, member and staff experiences.

You should have:

• BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 1-2 years' relevant full-time experience in accounts receivable/payable processing required.
• Non-profit experience preferred but not required
• Working knowledge of generally acceptable accounting principles (GAAP) required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate Excel skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet multiple deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Customer service orientation with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the Jewish community a plus.

Our core values are

• Welcoming and inclusive ( Hachnassat Orchim ) – We open our doors to everyone and strive to create an inclusive and accommodating environment for people of different backgrounds, abilities and means.
• Respect ( Kavod ) – We seek to create a town square where our community can be exposed to diverse viewpoints and grapple with difficult issues in a respectful and civil manner.
• Jewish Peoplehood ( Klal Yisrael ) – We create connections to the people, history, culture, and land of Israel and with the Jewish people as a whole, welcoming all Jewish traditions and backgrounds.
• Community ( Kehilla ) – We facilitate relationship building and a sense of belonging to create communities across all stages of life.
• Working together ( B'yachad ) – We partner and collaborate with Jewish and secular organizations to build a stronger community.
• Wellness ( Shmirat HaNefesh v'HaGuf ) – We promote the well-being and fitness of every person.
• Spirit ( Ruach ) – We infuse spirit and fun into our activities and programs.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt position, with an annual salary between $56,000 - $60,000, commensurate with experience. The Bender JCC provides a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a flexible working environment. You'll also receive a full family membership to the Bender JCC, including complete access to the entire fitness facility and pools, plus staff discounts on programs and services.

To Apply

Research shows that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they feel that they meet 100% of the qualifications. If this role sounds interesting to you, we encourage you to apply! The Bender JCC is committed to building a diverse team that draws on the strengths of people with a variety of identities, backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.