Camp Ramah in the Berkshires is an established, growing and widely-respected non-profit organization based in Bergen County, NJ that operates a residential summer camp in Wingdale, NY.

This position is responsible for the organization’s financial and accounting activities focused on payroll, payables, and non-tuition receivables. This is a full time position, reporting to the Director working closely with the Director of Operations, and the camp’s Finance Committee.

Education and Experience
The ideal candidate has a minimum of 4-7 years’ experience with a bachelor’s degree in accounting; non-profit accounting; and/or fund-accounting experience. A working knowledge of Quickbooks accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite is desired but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

General Accounting and Financial Reporting Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems to ensure alignment with GAAP standards and internal guidelines.
• Review journal entries, ensuring their accuracy and completeness in the general ledger.
• Establish and uphold internal controls for revenue, costs, program budgets, and expenditures.
• Deliver punctual and precise financial analyses and reports.
• Enhance and monitor internal accounting controls for continuous improvement.
• Manage monthly bank account reconciliation and financial closing processes.
• Supervise reconciliation of corporate credit card transactions.
• Manage accounting and reporting for donor designation and foundations.
• Collaborate with department managers to create the annual operating budget.
• Overseeing and executing investment activities in conjunction with the finance committee
• Reconciling financial performance to budget
• Manage Bookkeeper

Cash Management Responsibilities:

• Manage all incoming cash receipts and deposits
• Provide monthly liquidity/cash reports
• Perform/review reconciliations of cash accounts on a monthly basis
• Oversee bank reconciliations
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable (other than camper tuition)
• Oversee / reconcile development receivables – pledges and cash gifts

Manage Payables:

• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, proper documentation, and adherence to policies before processing for payment.
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels with vendors, addressing any discrepancies, inquiries, or concerns related to invoices.
• Obtain necessary approvals for payment processing, verifying the validity of expenses and adherence to budgetary guidelines
• Oversee the generation and execution of payments, including checks, electronic transfers, and ACH transactions

Audit Responsibilities:

• Oversee preparation of schedules and work papers for annual audit
• Prepare Form 990

Benefits and Payroll Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day payroll and benefits disbursement operations
• Maintain 403(b) funding calculations for mandatory contributions and camp match, and ensure timely, accurate retirement contributions
• Supervise benefit plans
• Supervise administrative onboarding and offboarding of employees

Salary and Benefits

• Base Salary range of $80,000-$90,000
• 403b with Employer Contribution
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Customary additional benefits
• This role is located year round in Teaneck, NJ and is a hybrid work model
• Go home every day feeling like you made the camp and the world a better place