Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper

Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper

StandWithUs, a leading nonprofit international non-partisan education organization that supports Israel and fights antisemitism, seeks an experienced, highly motivated, deadline-oriented bookkeeper/staff accountant for a full-time position working in the Los Angeles office to meet the ongoing and growing needs of the organization. This position reports directly to the Accounting Manager.

Duties:

1. Day-to-day accounting procedures
2. Processing payroll using Paychex
3. Tracking and reconciling pledges, receivables, and monthly reconciliations
4. Analyzing accounts, transactions, and procedures
5. Sales tax compliance
6. Assisting with month-end/quarter-end closing procedures
7. Assisting in the preparation of all audits
8. Bank reconciliations
9. Preparing journal entries and maintaining files and records supporting general ledger transactions
10. Assisting with special projects and reporting

Experience:

1. 5+ years of experience in accounting/bookkeeping (general ledger, journal entries, financial statements, and bank reconciliation) is required
2. Working knowledge of QuickBooks Desktop is a must
3. Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge and Blackbaud is a plus
4. Knowledge of financial statements and reports is necessary
5. Strong Excel skills required
6. Must be organized and detail- and process-oriented
7. Must be a team player with strong communication skills
8. Sales tax experience is helpful but not mandatory

Compensation/Benefits Include:

1. Competitive salary commensurate with ability/experience, range of $60,000 - $70,000
2. 403(b) retirement plan
3. Health insurance
4. Dental insurance
5. Paid vacation
6. Paid national and religious Jewish holidays