Staff Accountant

Description

About Alpert JFS

Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service of Palm Beach County, Inc. (Alpert JFS) is a nationally accredited, non-profit organization founded in 1974. We provide comprehensive human services including mental health care, support for seniors and Holocaust survivors, residential programs for adults with special needs, and family assistance to strengthen individuals and families across Palm Beach County. Our team of skilled professionals works as one family to deliver high-quality, compassionate care grounded in Jewish values of compassion, integrity, respect, and community.

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant supports the Accounting Department by helping with general ledger account reconciliations, assisting with financial statement preparation, and contributing to day-to-day staff accounting duties. The primary focus of this role is to help the department improve processing speed and operate more efficiently as a team. This full-time position reports to the Controller and is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong accounting knowledge and advanced Excel skills who enjoys collaborating in a mission-driven environment.

Primary Areas of Focus

• Account Reconciliations & Financial Statement Support
• Help with monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations of balance sheet accounts (cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accounts payable, accruals, and other general ledger accounts).
• Assist with reconciliations of income statement accounts and help investigate variances between actual results and budget or prior periods.
• Help identify and resolve discrepancies; document findings and assist with adjusting journal entries as needed.
• Help maintain clear, organized reconciliation workpapers that support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.

Core Staff Accounting Duties

• Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close, including preparation of journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes as needed (invoice coding, payment processing support, AR follow-up).
• Help maintain the general ledger log and ensure accurate coding of transactions.
• Help with grant-related tracking, reporting, and fund accounting schedules common to non-profit organizations.
• Support grant tracking and billing
• Assist with audit preparation by gathering requested documentation and workpapers.
• Help process and review payroll-related accounting entries and reconciliations.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned to support the department.

Process Improvement & Team Efficiency

• Help identify opportunities to streamline reconciliation, financial statement preparation, and month-end close processes.
• Propose and help implement process improvements that increase processing speed and reduce manual effort.
• Collaborate with team members to standardize procedures, improve documentation, and enhance overall departmental efficiency.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive team culture focused on continuous improvement and shared success.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Strong accounting skills — solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), double-entry bookkeeping, and non-profit or fund accounting concepts preferred.
• Strong Excel skills — proficiency with advanced formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis, and spreadsheet organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience (staff accountant, bookkeeper, or similar role). Non-profit experience is a plus.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize work effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative team mindset.
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., MIP, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar) preferred.

Working Conditions & Other Information

This is a full-time position based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Alpert JFS offers a collaborative, mission-driven workplace committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

Alpert JFS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Drug Free Workplace

Working for a non-profit is a choice. Working for Alpert JFS is a choice. All of our employees continue to make this choice because we believe in our mission to help people during challenging times in their lives. We realize you have a choice and hope you choose to apply.