Staff Accountant

Company: Oshman Family JCC
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description What do benefits, membership to a state-of-the-art fitness center, up to 20 paid holidays, PTO and working at the JCC have in common? Read below to find out! Pay Range: $85,000-90,000 annually The Place: The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) is an exciting and innovative non-profit organization in the heart of Silicon Valley. We create fun, meaningful, inclusive, and joyful experiences through educational, social, cultural, spiritual, fitness, and wellness programs. Join us! Year-round positions are available! The Job: As the Staff Accountant you will be responsible for applying accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information and assist with preparing accurate and timely financial reports and statements while ensuring appropriate accounting control procedures. The Perks: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid holidays and paid time off 403(b) retirement Free membership at our award-winning fitness center Employee discount program Benefits exceptions apply, based on hours worked per week Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Processing accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions in a timely manner Prepare reconciliations of balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy; identify and resolve discrepancies and irregularities Facilitate and complete timely monthly, quarterly and year end close processes Analyze revenues and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately on a monthly basis Assist with financial audit to help ensure a clean and timely year-end audit and quarterly reviews This is not a remote position. Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor Degree or Equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration. 5 years of accounting experience required; non-profit sector preferred NetSuite experience desirable but not mandatory Strong understanding of accounting theory Extremely organized and detailed oriented to ensure integrity of financial data and records; ability to meet assigned deadlines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate information clearly (written and oral) Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Excel Ability and desire to work independently and as a team member with the community, other employees and members. Take initiative, mange competing priorities, problem-solve issues and work under pressure and time constraints Positive, upbeat and enthusiastic about working in a non-profit environment Powered by JazzHR 9h1GKqe8Kz

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