Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City · 4 weeks ago
Finance & Operations Associate
Overland Park, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City is a leading resource for philanthropy in the region, and they are seeking a Finance & Operations Associate to support their accounting operations. This role involves managing cash receipts, processing charitable contributions, maintaining donor records, and supporting audit preparation.
CharityCommunitiesNon Profit
Hiring Manager
Brooke Hardy
Responsibilities
Administers and executes assigned components of cash receipts and electronic collections, ensuring accurate recording in accordance with established controls
Independently applies gift acceptance policies and IRS regulations in processing charitable contributions, escalating non-routine matters as appropriate
Handles gifts of securities, coordinating with donors and brokers, directing the sale of securities, monitoring settlement, and ensuring accurate system entry
Serves as a primary administrator of the Foundation’s donor and accounting database, ensuring data integrity, accurate reporting, and effective system use by staff and donors
Exercises independent judgment in maintaining donor records, fund structures, and reporting outputs used by donors, auditors, and leadership
Executes assigned elements of the month-end close process, including reconciliations and variance review
Provides substantive support for audit preparation and annual tax filings, including preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests
Special projects and duties as assigned by the CFO and the President & CEO
Qualification
Required
3 – 5 years of general accounting experience required
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Experience with fund accounting/integrated accounting systems
Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
Strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple ongoing activities
Excellent customer service skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred
Nonprofit experience a plus
Comfortable and competent with technology and eager to learn new systems and processes
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability
Generous vacation
Sick leave and holidays
Company
Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City
The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City provides customized creative strategies to help individuals and families give smarter and to build charitable resources for our future.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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