Accountant

Job description

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland seeks an Accountant to manage daily accounting operations and prepare financial reports and tax returns for endowment funds, foundations, and trusts. This full-time position is based at 25701 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, OH. Key Responsibilities: • Create supporting workpapers with analysis and journal entries for accounting activities • Prepare periodic financial reports for endowment funds, charitable trusts, and supporting foundations • Develop schedules for year-end consolidation and footnotes for external audits • Assist with Form 990 tax preparation • Prepare tax returns for supporting foundations and charitable trusts • Perform bank and account reconciliations Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in accounting or higher • 2+ years of accounting experience • Knowledge of GAAP • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills • Ability to work independently with attention to detail Preferred Qualifications: • Public accounting or nonprofit accounting background • Form 990 tax return preparation experience • CPA certification or CPA eligibility Contact: Rivki Ebner, Senior Manager of Recruitment | 216-593-2921 | [email protected]