Senior Accountant

About The Jewish Community Foundation Los Angeles At The Foundation, we serve as a trusted partner to individuals and families who seek to align their charitable giving with their values, maximize their philanthropic impact, and contribute meaningfully to the Jewish community and beyond. Our mission is to strengthen our community to better our world. We do that by empowering philanthropists with personalized counsel, strategic connections, and a full suite of giving solutions tailored to their goals. Position Summary The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the financial operations of the Foundation by ensuring accurate and timely accounting, reporting, and compliance. This position is responsible for a broad range of accounting functions, including gift reconciliation, fee calculations, financial reporting, tax support, and coordination with legal counsel on complex gifts. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, collaborative, and committed to the Foundation’s mission. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Accounting and Reconciliation: • Reconcile incoming gifts, including credit card transactions • Reconcile all cash accounts in Operating fund • Calculate and record administrative fees • Monitor and clear suspense accounts • Accrue and track approved multi-year grants • Accrue and track pledges and calculate pledge discount • Track conditional grants • Track recoverable grants Budgeting and Reporting • Support the annual budget process, prepare supporting schedules and analysis • Prepare monthly budget to actual reports for departments and leadership • Update quarterly financial dashboards for internal stakeholders • Maintain internal consolidated financial statements • Prepare quarterly and semi-annual donor statements for mailing/emailing • Prepare financial statements for Family Support Organizations • Calculate annual endowment spending in accordance with policy Compliance and Tax Support: • Prepare audit schedules and assist with annual audit • Prepare supporting schedule for IRS form 990, 990T and related state filings • Files miscellaneous tax forms and Secretary of State SI-100 • Assist with accounting and tax work for Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTS) and Charitable Gift Annuities (CGAs) Client & Gift Management: • Track and report on new clients and new gifts • Collaborate with General Counsel on accounting for complex gifts and bequests. • Prepare IRS Form 8282 for complex gifts Insurance & Administrative Support • Assist with corporate insurance renewals and documentation Qualifications include: • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; • Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, preferable in nonprofit of foundation settings Skills: • Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit financial reporting • Experience with fund accounting and endowment management • Proficiency in accounting software and financial reporting tools • Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large datasets • Excellent analytical, organization, and communication skills. Attributes: • High ethical standards and integrity • Mission-driven and collaborative • Proactive and solutions-oriented. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • 403(b) • Dental insurance • Dependent health insurance coverage • Employee assistance program • Flexible schedule • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Professional development assistance • Vision insurance Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90048