Accounts Payable Analyst - JDC : Job Details

Description JDC is seeking a dedicated accounting professional with a desire to do work supporting a meaningful humanitarian mission as an Accounts Payable Analyst. The Accounts Payable (A/P) Analyst will be the sole staff member in charge of executing full-cycle processing for the global organization, with back-up from the Controller of Operations and as part of a 16-person global Finance team. That includes allocating payments for domestic and overseas personnel, overseas offices and various vendors. The A/P Analyst will be the go-to address for staff reimbursements and vendors payments. Must have a strong balance of customer/client orientation mixed with a firm approach to holding clients accountable to our processes. Thinking about applying? Frequently cited statistics show that historical biases in hiring lead to fewer applications from underrepresented groups due to a false perception that they must meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to break that statistic and apply if you meet a majority of the requirements. We look forward to your application. What will you do as an Accounts Payable Analyst?

• Process and implement all domestic and overseas wire transfers per Director's authorization through JPMorgan Access
• Process, record, and monitor all payments by checks, including travel advances and vendor payments; Prepare and submit check print files in JP Morgan Access
• Maintain files of record for payments processed by checks and wire transfers
• Monitor daily bank balance on JP Morgan Access
• Execute foreign currency exchange payments via wire transfers using JP Morgan Access
• Liaise with both local and global staff to handle all field payment inquiries
• Develop expertise in and enforce company policies on procurement and cash disbursements
• Become an expert on JDC's work
• Such other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements What qualifications are required to be our Accounts Payable Analyst?

• Prior professional experience with accounts payable, vendor payments, and staff processing
• Experience using an ERP such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or NetSuite
• Proficiency in Office 365, including Word, Excel, and SharePoint/OneDrive
• Knowledge of bank relationships and basic functions required
• Knowledge of sound internal controls surrounding vendor payments required
• Outstanding detail orientation - ability to work both efficiently and accurately, with accuracy being the highest priority
• Excellent communication skills, and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff to firmly reinforce policies where needed
• Respectful team mindset, both in working with colleagues in the financial department and working cross-functionally
• Strong customer orientation, bringing a positive manner to working with internal clients
• Resilience, comfortable with managing client expectations and able to not take pressure around urgency personally
• Big-picture thinking; ability to see both the micro of day-to-day A/P and the macro of ERP systems and how they react to different things
• Dedication to and interest in accounting and A/P; an understanding of its importance to the organization's mission, taking pride in the work
• Ability to read words and numbers
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate in person or over the telephone

Additional Preferred Skills and Competencies:

• Experience using Microsoft PowerApps and Forms strongly preferred
• Knowledge of SAP strongly preferred
• Prior experience with foreign exchange contracts and wire transfer
• Passion for humanitarian work and/or global Jewish service strongly preferred

Additional Details

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Hours: 35 hours/week, 8:45 AM - 4:45PM with a 1-hour lunch break
• Location: Hybrid from New York, NY in office Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Reports to: Controller of Operations
• Job Function/Department: Budget and Finance

What are the compensation and benefits for an Accounts Payable Analyst? This is a full-time position paid semi-monthly at a salary of $65,000-$75,000 per year; in determining where a candidate falls in that range JDC considers several factors, including skills and experience, internal equity, and cost of living in location of work. This role is exempt per the FLSA. We offer an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to:

• 100% paid medical and dental insurance for employee coverage
• Paid time off, including 20 vacation days, 20 sick days, 3 personal days, 10 national holidays, and up to 14 Jewish holidays depending on the Jewish calendar for any given year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for full-time staff who have worked with JDC for at least 1 year
• 403(b) with JDC contributions of 6.5% of salary
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), commuter benefits, and life insurance
• Learning & Development: Ongoing opportunities for professional development through workshops and trainings with our internal L&D program
• Food Perks: Bagel Thursdays and beverages/snacks in the office for on-site and hybrid employees

Why work at JDC?

• The People - What we hear most from our team members is that they enjoy working with others who share their passion for doing good; Our staff aim to use their skills to make a positive difference in the lives of others
• A Global Environment - you will have the opportunity to develop a global perspective, working with staff from the U.S., Israel, the Former Soviet Union, and all over the world
• Tikkun Olam - This Jewish value of repairing the world is deeply important to us. Collectively we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of others

Equal Employment Opportunity JDC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As the world's leading global Jewish humanitarian organization, we are committed to treating people with compassion and respect. All qualified applications will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, reproductive health decision-making, marital status, height, weight, disability, mental disorder, familial status, veteran status, genetic information, AIDS/HIV-positive status, victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. Apply Now! Submit your resume here. Application Deadline: 9/27/24 Expected Start Date: Early-mid November 2024 About JDC JDCthe American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee or The Joint is the leading Jewish humanitarian organization, working in 70 countries to lift lives and strengthen communities. We rescue Jews in danger, provide aid to vulnerable Jews, develop innovative solutions to Israel's most complex social challenges, cultivate a Jewish future, and lead the Jewish community's response to crises. For over 100 years, our work has put the timeless Jewish value of mutual responsibility into action, making JDC essential to the survival of millions of people and the advancement of Jewish life across the globe. For more information, please visit www.JDC.org.