Staff Accountant
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, Accounts Receivable/ Collections -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Accounts Receivable/ Collections
Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) provided pay range
This range is provided by Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range$65,000.00/yr - $68,000.00/yr
The Marcus Jewish Community Center is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant supports the Controller in carrying out the day‑to‑day accounting responsibilities of the finance/accounting department. The candidate will assist in month‑end close activities, cash application, accruals, reconciliations, and customer service. An understanding of GAAP is essential, and this position requires someone who is a problem‑solver, process‑oriented, organized, and understands the importance of accuracy and collaboration.
The ideal candidate will possess an exceptional level of ethical and analytical skills and demonstrate a passion for learning and financial accuracy.
- Prepare and input journal entries and maintain proper related documentation for several subledger systems.
- Prepare and input cash receipts.
- Prepare general ledger account reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
- Prepare a reconciliation of Development transactions.
- Maintain an organized list of restricted funds and manage their timely release.
- Analyze general ledger accounts, preparing adjusting journal entries as required.
- Prepare monthly sales tax and excise tax returns.
- Prepare daily bank deposits.
- Serve as back‑up for Accounts Receivable function, as necessary, including billing inquiries; member account receipts; member account reconciliations.
- Assist in preparation of external audit.
- Assist in development and implementation of internal controls, accounting policies and procedures.
- Perform other accounting, analytical or administrative tasks as needed.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an accounting role.
- Experience working in non‑profit accounting.
- Understanding of GAAP and FASB standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, excellent with Excel (Pivot Tables and formulas).
- Proven ability to work collaboratively.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities while maintaining accuracy.
- Ability to meet challenges with creativity and solutions‑focused mindset.
- Experience with Traction Rec, SAGE Intact, TOAST or Camp Minder, a plus.
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Seniority level- Mid‑Senior level
- Full‑time
- Accounting/Auditing and Finance
- Non‑profit Organization Management
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