Accounting Administrator

Job Details

Location:

Bender JCC – Rockville, MD 20852

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $56,000.00 - $60,000.00

Travel Percentage:
None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category:
Accounting

The Accounting Administrator plays a critical role in supporting both the financial health of the Bender JCC and the experience of our members and program participants. By accurately processing complex registrations, payments, refunds, and billing, this position ensures that revenue flows smoothly while members receive timely, responsive service. This role serves as a key bridge between customer‑facing operations and the accounting function, helping to maintain accurate financial records, support month‑end close and audits, and ensure the integrity of our revenue systems.

This role enables the Bender JCC to operate efficiently and remain financially accountable.

The Bender Jewish Community Center in Rockville, Maryland is a premier community center at the heart of Jewish life in Montgomery County, operating a full‑scale health and fitness center, pre‑school, day camp and a variety of education and arts programs.

We create a welcoming and inclusive environment, connecting the people of our Jewish community with each other, Israel, and the broader community. We inspire individuals of all ages and backgrounds to enhance their social, physical, intellectual and spiritual well‑being through programs of excellence rooted in Jewish values.

• Processes program scholarships and other discounts in the CRM (Traction Rec).
• Processes complex program registrations including those requiring prorates and payment arrangements.
• Processes refunds as approved by the relevant department head.
• Generates invoices and follows up on past‑due balances.
• Works with accounting staff to reconcile declined ACH transactions and make sure balances are reflected in Traction Rec.
• Distributes incoming mail and processes outgoing mail.
• Manages the Quadient account for the mail meter.
• Responsible for the daily interface and posting of all Salesforce transactions into Sage.
• Receives and processes cash and checks for deposit into the bank.
• Checks the safe to ensure that all money in the safe is processed appropriately.
• Reconciles and resolves any accounting discrepancies related to AR accounts and related revenue accounts.
• Assists in the month‑end close by recording the AR sub‑ledger, aging reports and general ledger.
• Prepares journal entries as needed.
• Assists and supports the external audit as needed.

• Experienced with computerized financial systems, having worked with a variety of accounting applications and membership databases.
• Familiar with fundamentals of accounting and the procedure of data entry, recording, summarizing, analyzing, and reporting the operations of a business entity over an accounting period.
• Detail oriented, paying close attention to all small particulars while looking for ways to increase efficiency.
• Self‑starter, hands‑on, energetic and motivated to set and achieve goals.
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Able to balance competing projects and timelines, managing multiple systems and workflows simultaneously.
• Believes that diversity is a strength and accounts for its value in every aspect of work.
• BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 1‑2 years’ relevant full‑time experience in accounts receivable/payable processing required.
• Non‑profit experience preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate Excel skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet multiple deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Customer service orientation with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the Jewish community a plus.

This is a full‑time, exempt position, with an annual salary between $56,000 and $60,000, commensurate with experience. The Bender JCC provides a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a flexible working environment. You’ll also receive a full family membership to the Bender JCC, including complete access to the entire fitness facility and pools, plus staff discounts on programs and services.