Position Title: Senior Accountant
Position Type: Full-time (35 hours/week)
Reports To: Controller
Location: West Hartford, CT (with potential hybrid flexibility based on candidate suitability; requires regular on-site presence)
Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 depending on experience
Purpose
The purpose of this job description is to communicate the responsibilities, expectations and duties associated with the position. It should also be noted that some responsibilities and duties may not be specifically addressed. Further, JFS emphasizes a team approach and fully expects every person to perform any reasonable task or request that is consistent with fulfilling business objectives.
Position Summary
The Senior Accountant plays a pivotal operational role in ensuring the daily financial integrity, efficiency, and compliance of two entities: Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford (JFS) and Care at Home by JFS (CAH). Reporting directly to the Controller, this position carries full end-to-end operational responsibility for organizational accounting workflows including agency and program payrolls, accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable (A/R), client billing, and monthly reconciliations.
To Apply
Please submit your resume and brief statement of interest (1-2 paragraphs) to Brenna Doyle at BDoyle@jfshartford.org.
Responsibilities and Expectations
Shared Responsibilities (Dual-Agency Support)
- Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations across all agency funds and programs. Assist the Controller with preliminary monthly statements, board materials, and departmental analysis
- Manage full-cycle A/P processes for both JFS and CAH, including invoice approval and payment issuance
- Support restricted grant tracking, annual audit schedules, and state/federal filings. Enforce internal controls, financial workflows, and non-medical home care regulatory standards
- Assist with annual tax processing, timely distribution of W-2s/1099s, and annual business insurance renewals/regulatory compliance alongside the Controller
- Perform additional duties or job functions as deemed necessary by JFS management
Care at Home (CAH) Specific Focus
- Record weekly payroll, fund payroll accounts, and upload retirement transactions for all CAH employees
- Track A/R aging and collaborate with the CAH team to follow up with clients, payors, and insurers to resolve unpaid balances
JFS Specific Focus
- Process bi-weekly staff payroll accurately through ADP
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in bookkeeping, non-profit accounting, billing, and compliance
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field
Technical Expertise
- Working knowledge and practical experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), specifically in a nonprofit environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and high proficiency across the entire Microsoft Office Suite
- Hands-on proficiency in QuickBooks Online, ADP, Bill.com and database management
Professional Competencies
- Exceptional detail orientation, organizational abilities, and multi-tasking skills
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with strong customer service standards
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while contributing positively to a team-based environment
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills
- Proficient in spreadsheet software
Benefits of Working for Our Team
In addition to salary, the following benefits are available for this position:
- Paid Time off:
- Fifteen (15) days of paid time off annually
- Fifteen (15) days of paid sick time annually
- Approximately fifteen (15) paid holidays annually, this includes a mix of legal, national, and Jewish holidays
- Additional Longevity bonus after two (2) years of employment. For every two (2) years of service, employees will be given one (1) longevity day, up to a maximum of five (5) days
- Mileage reimbursement for travel outside of regular daily commute
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (JFS pays 70% of premiums)
- Peace of mind, with Long-Term Disability Insurance, Group term life insurance at no cost to employees
- Options for employees to elect additional term life insurance
- Options to contribute to a 403(b) retirement account
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development opportunities including membership in the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies where ideas are shared, support is offered, and collaboration with colleagues throughout North America is encouraged
Cultural Competence
Employees will be sensitive and responsive to the ethnic, racial, cultural, socio-economic, religious and national diversity in JFS’s service population and among its employees. This role involves working with members of our community who may be experiencing food and financial insecurity. Whoever fills this role must be empathetic and sensitive to the needs of our clients and have the ability to serve clients without judgement. Understanding of and appreciation for Jewish community and culture is critical.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment
It is the policy of JFS to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status (including civil unions), national origin, ancestry, military/veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, hair texture/protective hairstyles, status as a domestic violence victim, erased criminal record information or any other characteristic protected by law, and to treat applicants and employees in a non-discriminatory fashion in compliance with applicable law.
