Senior Accountant

Position Type:
Full-time (35 hours/week)

Reports To:
Controller

Location:
West Hartford, CT (with potential hybrid flexibility based on candidate suitability; requires regular on-site presence)

Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 depending on experience

Purpose

The purpose of this job description is to communicate the responsibilities, expectations and duties associated with the position. It should also be noted that some responsibilities and duties may not be specifically addressed. Further, JFS emphasizes a team approach and fully expects every person to perform any reasonable task or request that is consistent with fulfilling business objectives.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant plays a pivotal operational role in ensuring the daily financial integrity, efficiency, and compliance of two entities:
Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford (JFS) and Care at Home by JFS (CAH). Reporting directly to the Controller, this position carries full end-to-end operational responsibility for organizational accounting workflows including agency and program payrolls, accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable (A/R), client billing, and monthly reconciliations.

Responsibilities and Expectations

Shared Responsibilities (Dual-Agency Support)

• Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations across all agency funds and programs. Assistthe Controller with preliminary monthly statements, board materials, and departmental analysis
• Manage full-cycle A/P processes for both JFS and CAH, including invoice approval and paymentissuance
• Support restricted grant tracking, annual audit schedules, and state/federal filings. Enforceinternal controls, financial workflows, and non-medical home care regulatory standards
• Assist with annual tax processing, timely distribution of W-2s/1099s, and annual businessinsurance renewals/regulatory compliance alongside the Controller
• Perform additional duties or job functions as deemed necessary by JFS management

Care at Home (CAH) Specific Focus

• Record weekly payroll, fund payroll accounts, and upload retirement transactions for all CAHemployees
• Track A/R aging and collaborate with the CAH team to follow up with clients, payors, and insurersto resolve unpaid balances

JFS Specific Focus

• Process bi-weekly staff payroll accurately through ADP

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in bookkeeping, non-profit accounting, billing, and compliance
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field

Technical Expertise

• Working knowledge and practical experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles(GAAP), specifically in a nonprofit environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and high proficiency across the entire Microsoft Office Suite
• Hands-on proficiency in Quick Books Online, ADP,  and database management
• Exceptional detail orientation, organizational abilities, and multi-tasking skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with strong customer service standards
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while contributing positively to a team-based environment
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Proficient in spreadsheet software

Benefits of Working for Our Team

In addition to salary, the following benefits are available for this position:

• Paid Time off:
  Fifteen (15) days of paid time off annually;
  Fifteen (15) days of paid sick time annually;
  Approximately fifteen (15) paid holidays annually, this includes a mix of legal, national, and Jewish holidays;
  Additional Longevity bonus after two (2) years of employment. For every two (2) years of service, employees will be given one (1) longevity day, up to a maximum of five (5) days
• Mileage reimbursement for travel outside of regular daily commute
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (JFS pays 70% of premiums)
• Peace of mind, with Long-Term Disability Insurance, Group term life insurance at no cost to employees
• Options for employees to elect additional term life insurance
• Options to contribute to a 403(b) retirement account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development…