Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, a Reform synagogue of more than 700 family units in Abington, PA, seeks a full-time, hands-on Controller to begin as soon as possible. The ideal candidate possesses outstanding accounting and analysis in a multi-faceted, collaborative, non-profit environment.
This position reports to the Executive Director and partners with the clergy, lay leadership and department heads.
The Controller is responsible for all accounting functions, including, but not limited to: The preparation of financial statements, budget reports, payroll, employee benefits/human resource functions, accounts receivable and payable, deposits and cash receipts. The Controller will ensure proper reporting of contributions. The Controller will assist the Executive Director with analysis and reporting to the Treasurer and Executive Board. The Controller will work with the outside accounting firm to prepare the annual review.
Primary Duties and Functions:
• Monitor and maintain system of accounting internal control and exercise prudent financial judgment.
• Membership billing and support process for financial assistance in conjunction with the Financial Secretary.
• School of Early Learning billing and collections.
• Compile monthly financial statements with related budget/forecast variance analysis, cash flow analysis and projections, investments accounting and analysis, fundraising accounting and analysis, and other financial statistical reporting.
• Plan, facilitate, and coordinate the annual financial review.
• Stay abreast of state and federal guidelines for wage and labor laws and ERISA and coordinate employee benefits.
• Administer the internal payroll function, record journal entry and process payroll (using Paychex).
• Provide accounting and business support services for all temple constituencies and assist in coordinating the annual budget/forecast process.
Qualifications and Attributes:
• A minimum of five years of experience with demonstrated leadership in accounting and human resources for non-profits.
• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Proficiency with Quick-books, Excel, relational databases is required.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, written skills
• Highly motivated and energetic
How to apply
Email cover letter and resume to: