Bookkeeper/Accounts Manager

Sherith Israel is a historic landmark synagogue with leaders who continue to inspire generations of members and the greater Jewish community. We are a Reform congregation of approximately 450 households that strives to create a meaningful modern Jewish life that is warm, inclusive, and rooted in tradition. Our dedicated lay leadership team collaborates with clergy and staff in creating a sense of belonging, meaning, and purpose.

Position Summary:

Sherith Israel is seeking a seasoned, dedicated, and organized person with at least three years of accounting experience and excellent interpersonal skills. The part-time Bookkeeper/Accounts Manager processes accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and administers benefits. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of non-profit accounting practices and exceptional attention to detail. This position reports to the executive director and provides bookkeeping support for the synagogue, preschool and hebrew school.

Responsibilities

• Process all accounts payable transactions using bill.com to ensure that all invoices and reimbursements are paid accurately, timely, and in accordance with Sherith Israel’s policies and procedures.
• Monitor accounts receivable to ensure outstanding balances are collected in a timely fashion, including generating member statements and performing necessary follow up to ensure accounts are current. Resolve any account issues that arise with members.
• Ensure all payables and receivables are coded correctly, including credit cards.
• Process cash receipts, record revenue and receivables, working closely with key staff to ensure that revenues and receivables are recorded accurately in the membership management system.
• Work with preschool and Hebrew school directors to ensure tuition payments are set up correctly.
• Process payroll through Paychex, and monitor vacation and sick leave accruals for accuracy.
• Work with the executive director and contracted accounting firm to ensure the accounting firm has all needed information in order to prepare monthly and year-end financial statements.
• Manage employee retirement accounts/payments through Reform Pension Board (RPB).
• Manage employee medical benefits through CalChoice.

Qualifications:

• At least three years experience as a bookkeeper - preferably in a non-profit.
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles.
• Experience with Quickbooks, bill.com, on-line payroll systems (Paychex preferred), and CRM systems (ShulCloud preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• AA or BA with major coursework in bookkeeping or accounting preferred.

FTE: Part-time, 20 - 25 hours per week on-site with a flexible schedule.

Compensation & Benefits: $37.50 per hour with paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

Email cover letter and resume to: careers@sherithisrael.org. Please include “Bookkeeper” in the subject line.

Sherith Israel is an equal opportunity employer