Controller
Company: JCC Association
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: January 22, 2023
Job Description:
Principal Responsibilities:
Please apply externally at
https://jcceastbay.org/about/general/job-opportuni...
The Controller will report to the Chief Financial Officer with whom
they will work to manage all aspects of the JCC's financial
functions. This position requires attention to detail as well as
excellent customer service and communication skills. The Controller
supports and works with our staff, customers, vendors, and
community.
Accounting
- Maintain general ledger, including account analysis, subsidiary
schedules preparation with supporting documentation, and
preparation of monthly and year-end journal entries.
- Oversee and manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and
bank deposits.
- Complete timely monthly and annual financial statements in
accordance with GAAP.
- Prepare monthly reports for department heads.
- Oversee the setup, back up, and secure operation of QuickBooks
and Paycom.
- Review all banking and investment transactions and monthly
reconciliations of all bank and securities accounts.
- Review all deposits, monitor cash balances, and manage cash
flow.
- Process and track contributions and grants in collaboration
with the Development Department; reconcile donation system
records.
- Evaluate existing accounting processes; recommend improvements
to methods, procedures, and systems; and implement approved
changes.
- Train, supervise, evaluate and develop the staff accounting
assistant.
- Maintain and update as appropriate accounting procedures
specific to the bookkeeping of the organization. The resource
should be used as a training and development tool for the staff
accounting assistant.Audit, Taxes, Insurance
- Act as point person for annual audit, 990 tax return, and
Worker's Compensation audit including collaboration with auditors
and preparation of all necessary schedules.
- Responsible for filing all tax returns and maintaining local
business licenses.
- Maintain insurance documents and files on the server.Payroll
- Serve as primary administrator for payroll and benefits
administration system including user set up, overall system
management, main point of contact with vendors, and training of all
staff.
- Prepare and distribute all payroll and annual documents (W2s,
1099s, and 1095s).
- Provide information regarding benefit accruals and other
paycheck related matters; assist in researching and communicating
to resolve payroll-related issues.
- File periodic governmental reports, including payroll taxes,
and other liabilities related to payroll benefits.Benefits
- In partnership with the CFO, manage the enrollment, and
implementation of all benefit and employee leave/disability
programs.
- In partnership with the CFO, initiate benefits enrollment
process and ensure all paperwork is transmitted to the appropriate
vendor in a timely manner.
- Resolve employee benefits issues and problems.
- Responsible for administration of COBRA.Human Resources
- In partnership with the Director of Operations, create and
maintain HR Personnel files and records; set up new hire files,
medical files, I-9 files, and terminated employee files; audit for
completion of forms, follow-up with staff on missing
information.
- Primary contact for EDD and other legal service issues
impacting payroll and benefits including unemployment claims and
wage garnishments.
- Monitor compliance with all federal, state, and local
employment laws and advise management accordingly.General
- Assist CFO with development of annual budget and periodic
forecasts.
- Step in for the CFO when the CFO is unavailable.
- Work actively and collaboratively with program staff and other
stakeholders. Ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced
team environment, and manage multiple projects to meet timelines
and deadlines.
- Goal-orientated and close attention to detail.
- Ability to work an occasional evening or weekend event.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned like performing
ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed.Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible accounting
experience.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Prior supervisory experience.
- Experience working in a nonprofit and/or educational
institution preferred.
- Strong organizational, oral, and written communication
skills.
- Strong computer aptitude, including Microsoft suite, with
expertise in Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks. Paycom and Salesforce
experience a plus.
- Strong analytical skills with particular attention to detail
and accuracy.
- Versatility, flexibility, and an ability to shift and manage
priorities under increasingly complex regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
and projects.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS
- CPASalary:
$85,000 - $95,000
Agency Information:
The JCC East Bay is a welcoming home for people of all ages and
life stages. Our mission is to create healthy communities inspired
by Jewish values, culture, and tradition. We build interpersonal
relationships, foster learning and inspiration, and explore Jewish
life. The JCC's core programs include intergenerational Jewish
holiday celebrations; early childhood education and preschool; camp
and afterschool programs; and provocative cultural arts and civic
engagement events. The JCC serves and reflects the diverse
residents of the East Bay, offering physical gathering spaces for
the Jewish and broader community.
Keywords: JCC Association, Berkeley , Controller, Accounting, Auditing , Berkeley, California
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