Business Associate

Business Associate

JFSA of Cleveland has an immediate opening for a full-time, Monday through Friday, on-site Business Associate at our Eastside Cleveland office building. This position works closely with the Controller and Staff Accountants on account analysis, reconciliation, daily cash deposits, and management of various HUD account activities, filing, and other accounting‑related duties.

Our Agency is an equal‑opportunity employer. This position is open to all qualified candidates.

• Participates in annual audits such as HUD, licensure, social security, and agency‑wide.
• Participates in all client admissions and discharges from HUD entities as well as the annual certification of all tenant and project rental assistance contracts (PRAC).
• Performs account analyses as required, including but not limited to prepaid expenses, fixed asset accounts, and various balance sheet accounts.
• Trains all incoming accounts payable specialists.
• Assists in Medicaid renewal documentation for clients.
• Prepares journal entries as directed, including standard and recurring entries.
• Reconciles bank statements and monitors HUD accounts in compliance with federal laws.
• Prepares monthly processing of all HUD payables and receivables.
• Trains other agency staff on how they are to manage client funds, process monthly statements for clients, and monitor client balances and budgets for Medicaid/Social Security limits.
• Processes 1096 and 1099 forms.
• Processes and maintains staff‑issued credit cards and uploads into Sage system.
• Demonstrates awareness of, follows all safety policies and procedures, and adheres to all recommended safe work practices. Also contributes to the control of hazards in specified areas of responsibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• College degree or equivalent experience in accounting or related field.
• Three or more years of experience in accounting or a related field.
• Advanced computer experience with spreadsheets (Excel) required.
• Database experience with Sage 100 preferred.
• HUD Certification preferred.

• Analytical and detail‑oriented.
• Ability to collaborate with staff at all levels.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• A high degree of individual initiative and ethical judgment is required.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

• Generous holiday and vacation schedules.
• 403(b) with employer match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Free parking.
• No evenings or weekends;
  Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.

Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally‑recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, ethnic group, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co‑workers.