Finance & Operations Associate

Position Overview

This full‑time nonexempt position supports the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City’s entire accounting operations, including interfacing with donors.

• Administers and executes assigned components of cash receipts and electronic collections, ensuring accurate recording in accordance with established controls.
• Independently applies gift acceptance policies and IRS regulations in processing charitable contributions, escalating non‑routine matters as appropriate.
• Handles gifts of securities, coordinating with donors and brokers, directing the sale of securities, monitoring settlement, and ensuring accurate system entry.
• Serves as a primary administrator of the Foundation’s donor and accounting database, ensuring data integrity, accurate reporting, and effective system use by staff and donors.
• Exercises independent judgment in maintaining donor records, fund structures, and reporting outputs used by donors, auditors, and leadership.
• Executes assigned elements of the month‑end close process, including reconciliations and variance review.
• Provides substantive support for audit preparation and annual tax filings, including preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests.
• Special projects and duties as assigned by the CFO and the President & CEO.

• 3 – 5 years of general accounting experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Experience with fund accounting/integrated accounting systems; nonprofit experience a plus.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Comfortable and competent with technology and eager to learn new systems and processes.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple ongoing activities.

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Foundation also offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, long‑term and short‑term disability. Generous vacation, sick leave and holidays.

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The Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) partners with individuals, families and community organizations to help them achieve their philanthropic goals. During fiscal year 2024, JCF awarded and facilitated over $31 million in 5,617 grants to nearly 1,200 Jewish and general community organizations locally and nationally. As a leading resource for philanthropy in the region, the Foundation manages approximately $416 million in assets and has facilitated more than $458 million in grants over the past 20 years.