Reconstructing Judaism seeks a full-time Bookkeeper for its rabbinical college, movement headquarters, press, and summer camp. Reporting dually to the Director of Operations for Reconstructing Judaism and to the Director of Finance and Operations for Havaya Summer Programs, this position encompasses an array of finance duties such as accounts payable, payroll, and charitable gift entry. The ideal candidate can thrive in a deadline driven environment, is able to maintain focus amidst frequent interruptions, has impeccable attention to detail, and brings a high degree of accuracy, honesty, and confidentiality to their work.

Position Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable with approval and signature process
• Bank Reconciliation
• Reconciliation between Quickbooks and Raiser’s Edge
• Charitable gift entry
• Monthly payroll (staff of up to 8 salaried employees for 9 months of the year, up to 100 timesheet employees during the summer)
• Facilitating month-end and year-end closing
• Year-end distribution of 1099s and W2s
• Supporting the audit process
• Posting and adjusting GL and journal entries as directed
• Credit card reconciliation and coding (payments and receivables)
• Providing excellent internal customer service on behalf of finance to all areas of the organization
• Data entry, pulling reports, preparing statements, account research
• Office functions such as scanning & mailing checks
• Tracking sales and calculating royalties
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

We know that many people – particularly those from historically marginalized groups – don’t apply for jobs unless they meet all listed qualifications. As an organization committed to diversity, if many (even if not all) of the following describe you, we still want to hear from you:

Qualifications

• 4 years of bookkeeping/accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit environment; or a combination of relevant degree and experience
• Proficient in Excel and Quickbooks online
• Experience with Financial Edge/Raiser’s Edge or similar software
• ADP or other relevant payroll software experience
• com or other online bill payment software experience

Capabilities:

• Ability to communicate clearly with tact and professionalism, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to meet deadlines, self-motivate and track tasks
• Ability to think critically, troubleshoot and resolve problems
• Organized and attentive to detail
• Ability to retain information and master new skills quickly
• Ability to self-train and to learn new technology

Salary: $50,000-$55,000 commensurate with experience and credentials

Benefits:

We offer excellent benefits including health insurance, 401(k), generous paid vacation and sick time, and ample time off for major Jewish and American holidays. We offer a dynamic and progressive workplace.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, benefit eligible position. Following a three-month period of successful training and onboarding, a hybrid schedule including working from home up to two days a week will be available.

COVID-19 mitigation
In the interest of the health and safety of our community members, Reconstructing Judaism requires COVID-19 vaccination of those entering the building. During periods of high community transmission in Montgomery County, masking may be required of all employees and visitors in shared spaces regardless of vaccination status.

To Apply:

Please send cover letter and resume to hr@reconstructingjudaism.org. Submissions without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls please.

Diversity is a core value of our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to economic, social, and racial justice. We do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected classes. All are welcome to apply, including those of historically disenfranchised  groups.

About Us:  Reconstructing Judaism is the central organization of the Reconstructionist movement. We train the next generation of rabbis, support and uplift congregations and havurot, foster emerging expressions of Jewish life, and encourage people to be their best selves — always helping to shape what it means to be Jewish today and to imagine the Jewish future.

Reconstructionists approach Judaism — and life — with deep consideration of the past and a passion to relate it to the present. We have originated many of the core innovations of today’s Judaism and lead efforts to make our congregations and havurot even more groundbreaking, inclusive and relevant.