Accounting Administrative Clerk (Russian Speaking | 6 -Month Contract)
About the role
Key Responsibilities
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Resolve vendor billing/payment issues (e.g., overcharges, HST errors, refunds)
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Manage promissory payment letters and invoice discrepancies
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Scan and upload documents into case management and accounting systems
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Collect and organize receipts and financial paperwork
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Follow up on uncashed checks and outstanding payments
-
Maintain accurate client data in internal databases
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Support general office administration and record-keeping
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Assist with meeting coordination (agendas, minutes)
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Handle incoming/outgoing mail and supply inventory
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Provide occasional reception coverage
What You Will Bring:
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Post-secondary education in Office or Business Administration (preferred, not required)
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1–2 years of administrative experience, ideally in a financial/accounting setting
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
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Experience with database and accounting software is an asset
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Strong attention to detail and organization
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Fluency in Russian is required; Hebrew, Polish, or Yiddish is an asset.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Strong problem-solving abilities and independence
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Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate effectively
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your résumé and cover letter by visiting the Career Opportunities page at
https://www.jfandcs.com/jobs.
Jewish Family and Child Service is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Accommodations during all phases of the hire process will be made wherever possible. Please advise us if any accommodations are required. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
To learn more about Jewish Family and Child Service, please visit: www.jfandcs.com | www.facebook.com/jfandcs
Education
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree or better in Accounting or related field
- Associate's degree or better in Accounting or related field
About Jewish Family and Children's Services
Since 1850, JFCS of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties has provided comprehensive, caring social services to Bay Area residents of all ages and faiths. We help people solve personal problems--from cradle to rocking chair--in order to strengthen the individual, strengthen the family and strengthen the community.
Mission Statement
Jewish Family and Children's Services exists to provide professional and volunteer services for the purposes of developing, restoring and maintaining the competency of families and individuals of all ages.
Traditionally, Jewish Family and Children's agencies carry a special responsibility within the Jewish community for reaching out to children, the aged, those with special needs, the alienated and the dependent, and for the resettlement and acculturation of refugees and immigrants.
As part of the network of Jewish community services, the Agency helps promote Jewish continuity through the provision of preventive, educational, therapeutic and supportive services, within the context of historic Jewish values, emphasizing inter-generational ties and community responsibility.
Accounting Administrative Clerk (Russian Speaking | 6 -Month Contract)
About the role
Key Responsibilities
-
Resolve vendor billing/payment issues (e.g., overcharges, HST errors, refunds)
-
Manage promissory payment letters and invoice discrepancies
-
Scan and upload documents into case management and accounting systems
-
Collect and organize receipts and financial paperwork
-
Follow up on uncashed checks and outstanding payments
-
Maintain accurate client data in internal databases
-
Support general office administration and record-keeping
-
Assist with meeting coordination (agendas, minutes)
-
Handle incoming/outgoing mail and supply inventory
-
Provide occasional reception coverage
What You Will Bring:
-
Post-secondary education in Office or Business Administration (preferred, not required)
-
1–2 years of administrative experience, ideally in a financial/accounting setting
-
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
-
Experience with database and accounting software is an asset
-
Strong attention to detail and organization
-
Fluency in Russian is required; Hebrew, Polish, or Yiddish is an asset.
-
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
-
Strong problem-solving abilities and independence
-
Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate effectively
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your résumé and cover letter by visiting the Career Opportunities page at
https://www.jfandcs.com/jobs.
Jewish Family and Child Service is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Accommodations during all phases of the hire process will be made wherever possible. Please advise us if any accommodations are required. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
To learn more about Jewish Family and Child Service, please visit: www.jfandcs.com | www.facebook.com/jfandcs
Education
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree or better in Accounting or related field
- Associate's degree or better in Accounting or related field
About Jewish Family and Children's Services
Since 1850, JFCS of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties has provided comprehensive, caring social services to Bay Area residents of all ages and faiths. We help people solve personal problems--from cradle to rocking chair--in order to strengthen the individual, strengthen the family and strengthen the community.
Mission Statement
Jewish Family and Children's Services exists to provide professional and volunteer services for the purposes of developing, restoring and maintaining the competency of families and individuals of all ages.
Traditionally, Jewish Family and Children's agencies carry a special responsibility within the Jewish community for reaching out to children, the aged, those with special needs, the alienated and the dependent, and for the resettlement and acculturation of refugees and immigrants.
As part of the network of Jewish community services, the Agency helps promote Jewish continuity through the provision of preventive, educational, therapeutic and supportive services, within the context of historic Jewish values, emphasizing inter-generational ties and community responsibility.