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ABOUT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

The Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) partners with individuals, families and community organizations to help them achieve their philanthropic goals. During fiscal year 2024, JCF awarded and facilitated over $31 million in 5,617 grants to nearly 1,200 Jewish and general community organizations locally and nationally. As a leading resource for philanthropy in the region, the Foundation manages approximately $316 million in assets and has facilitated more than $458 million in grants over the past 20 years. JCF is renowned for its programs and services, exemplified by its receipt of the Nonprofit Connect Excellence in Impact Award in 2019.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This full-time nonexempt position supports the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City’s entire accounting operations, including interfacing with donors.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures all cash receipts and electronic collections have been properly processed and recorded. This includes handling bank deposits and recording accounting entries.

• Assists in processing donations to the Foundation according to approved gift acceptance policies and IRS regulations.

• Assists in processing security donations, interfaces with donors and brokers to transfer securities, directs sales of securities, monitors receipt of proceeds and enters into our accounting system.

• Assists donors with issues and questions relating to donations.

• Provides software support to donors and staff.

• Processes all received invoices for payment, including verifying amounts for accuracy, coding for payables module, and confirming approval by appropriate personnel.

• Researches and negotiates better pricing on office contracts.

• Assists in the development, implementation, and modification of accounting policies and procedures.

• Assists with proofing and distributing quarterly and annual fund statements.

• Assists in month-end closing process and reconciliations.

• Provides support for audit preparation and annual tax filings.

• Tracks vacation and sick time of staff.

• Prepares ad hoc financial reports and analyses as requested by staff and donors.

• Special projects and duties as assigned by the CFO and the President & CEO.

PROFILE OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• 3 – 5 years of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or general accounting experience preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred, but not required.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

• Nonprofit accounting experience a plus.

• Experience with fund accounting and integrated accounting systems.

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

• Comfortable and competent with technology and eager to learn new systems and processes.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.

• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple ongoing activities.

• Excellent customer service skills.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Foundation also offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, long-term and short-term disability. Generous vacation, sick leave and holidays.

TO APPLY

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