Bookkeeper

Congregation Kehillath Israel | Brookline, MA, United States

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Posted Date 12/17/2024
Description

Overview:

Congregation Kehillath Israel (“KI”) is one of the country’s most storied and inclusive Conservative congregations, serving over 400 families from an exceptional multi-use campus in the heart of Brookline, Massachusetts.  Starting in 2016, KI embarked on a massive, thoughtful, and pioneering building renovation. Its 384 Harvard Street campus is now home to 5 prayer communities, several social service and civic organizations, a modern senior living community, an innovation lab, a scalable social hall, as well as a socially progressive, accommodating early education center and religious school. KI’s innovative endeavor is so unique that it is a case study for Harvard Business School.  KI’s recently constructed campus is redefining the community of faith in the 21st century.

KI’s vision for the future of its campus is to be more than a site for prayer, but also Boston’s Jewish hub for arts, culture, music, continued learning, and community gathering.

KI seeks a dynamic and innovative part-time Bookkeeper who will operate in a warm and friendly, high-functioning, accurate, and fast paced office.  This role reports to KI’s Executive Director and it includes recording and maintaining financial transactions, including sales, expenses, and payments; accurately entering data into accounting software; and interacting with KI’s accounting vendor -- all while working a flexible schedule on a part-time basis.  While consistent on-campus presence is essential, KI’s Bookkeeper may have some flexibility to work remotely as well.

KI strives to maintain a cross-functional team and all members work collaboratively as needs arise.

Duties:

  • Data entry: Recording various financial transactions (including sales, purchases, expenses, and payments) into data warehouse and accounting software
  • Account reconciliation: Matching invoices to company records to ensure accuracy
  • Accounts payable/receivable management: Processing invoices and customer payments
  • Maintain integrity of data in donor database/CRM, accounting software, and data warehouse
  • Work with and coordinate vendors for purchases, services, and accurate and timely invoicing and payment
  • Work with and assist Executive Director and Finance Committee
  • Interact frequently with KI staff and campus organizations ensuring positive working relationships and successful partnerships
  • Maintain organized office and perform various office administrative tasks
  • Build and maintain detailed reports on several business units and fundraising initiatives
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Requirements:

  • Superb telephone, written, and verbal communication skills
  • High level of professionalism and customer focus
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field
  • Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and accounting systems
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, etc.), with advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks; experience with any type of CRM and payables software systems
  • Detail-oriented and able to prioritize
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Self-starter
  • 4-6 years of experience in a fast-paced office environment
  • Ability to work collaboratively across administrative functions and to assist colleagues on related portfolios as needed

 Preferred:

  • Basic knowledge of Jewish practice, rituals, and culture

Salary is very competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please email resume and letter of introduction to [email protected]. Use subject line "Bookkeeper".

The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Congregation Kehillath Israel (“KI”) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, KI complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. KI expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of KI’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

 

 

 

 

Duration
Part Time, Contract, & Seasonal
Categories
Accounting & Finance | Administrative Support | Bookkeeper
Organization Type
Synagogue
Benefits
Retirement Plans | Medical Insurance | Paid Holidays | Sick Days
Job Location
US
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