Staff Accountant

North Shore Hebrew Academy in Great Neck, NY is seeking a full-time Staff Accountant for preK-12 with great skills, excellent knowledge across a wide range of financial aspects as they pertain to an educational or not-for-profit business and outstanding attention to detail.  We need someone who can work well both with colleagues and autonomously with a calm and jovial attitude.  The work environment is professional yet casual and friendly.  If this sounds like you belong here, then read below for requirements and preferred experience.

Job Description & Requirements (including but not limited to):

• Assist Director of Finance in Audit and 990 preparation
• Assist Director of Finance in Budget preparation and administration
• Prepare Financial reports & Account Analyses for review by Director of Finance
• Bank and credit card reconciliations
• Journal entries (monthly, quarterly & annual)
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently
• Great communication skills both in-person, phone and via email
• High competency with Word, Excel, and the ability to learn new programs with ease
• Flexibility and helping others when needed

Preferred Experience:

Sage Intacct cloud accounting software

Benefits reporting

Petty cash management

Banking money transfers to cover AP & Payroll

3-5 years in Accounting – Not-for-profit experience preferred

Salary is commensurate with experience with a range of $60,000 - $80,000.  Available benefits include health insurance, 403b (plus match after 1 year), Flex spending health and childcare account, paid sick/personal days, paid vacation. Please provide your resume and a short letter explaining why this is the job for you and you’re the candidate for us.