Revenue Specialist

Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan

$75K — $90K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of experience in accounting, revenue accounting, or nonprofit finance
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
  • Ability to analyze large datasets and resolve discrepancies independently
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting software
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Effective communication with finance and non-finance personnel

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and maintain accurate reconciliations for all revenue streams
  • Collaborate with departments to ensure smooth reconciliation of financial activities
  • Maintain deferred revenue schedules for proper revenue recognition
  • Assist in recording contributions and grants in accordance with accounting standards
  • Prepare journal entries and perform account reconciliations during month-end close
  • Assist in the preparation of internal financial reports and analyses
  • Support strong internal controls and streamline revenue accounting processes

Benefits

  • Supportive, mission-driven work environment
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid vacation time plus federal and Jewish/Secular holidays
  • 403(b) retirement account
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Access to cultural, learning, arts, and film programs at the JCC
  • Free fitness membership for the pool and health club
  • Discounts on other JCC programs
Full Job Description
The Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center of Manhattan (MMJCC) is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and analytical Revenue Specialist to join our Finance team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timely recording of the MMJCC's diverse revenue streams, including membership, camp, program services, contributions, grants, special events, and other earned income.

Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Revenue Specialist serves as a key liaison between Finance and operational departments, supporting the reconciliation of revenue activity between the MMJCC's CRM, registration, fundraising, and accounting systems. The position is responsible for monitoring revenue transactions, maintaining supporting schedules, preparing reconciliations, and assisting with month-end and year-end close activities.

This role is ideal for a finance professional with strong analytical skills, a commitment to accuracy, and an interest in nonprofit accounting. The Revenue Specialist will play an important role in strengthening internal controls, supporting audits, and enhancing financial reporting processes across the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Prepare and maintain reconciliations for membership, camp, program, event, contribution, grant, and other revenue streams, ensuring completeness and accuracy between source systems and the general ledger.
  • Work closely with operational departments to reconcile activity between DAXKO, fundraising platforms, payment processors, and Sage Intacct (or other accounting systems).
  • Maintain detailed deferred revenue schedules and prepare monthly rollforwards to support accurate revenue recognition.
  • Assist with recording contributions, pledges, grants, donor restrictions, and releases from restriction in accordance with nonprofit accounting standards.
  • Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and variance analyses as part of the monthly close process.
  • Assist in the preparation of internal financial reports, management schedules, and ad hoc analyses related to revenue and program activity.
  • Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for revenue, deferred revenue, contributions receivable, and net asset accounts.
  • Support the development and maintenance of strong internal controls surrounding revenue recognition, cash receipts, and reconciliations.
  • Partner with Program, Membership, Development, Camp, and Operations teams to resolve discrepancies, improve reporting processes, and enhance data integrity.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline revenue accounting processes, improve reporting capabilities, and strengthen financial controls.

Please note that this job description is not intended to cover or list in full the activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum 2-5 years of accounting, revenue accounting, accounts receivable, or nonprofit finance experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
  • Ability to analyze large datasets, identify discrepancies, and independently resolve issues.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with accounting software, CRM platforms, and reporting systems preferred.
  • Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance personnel across the organization.
  • Experience with nonprofit accounting, deferred revenue, contributions, grants, and restricted funds is preferred.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please upload a cover letter with your resume indicating your interest.

WHAT WE OFFER
  • Supportive, mission-driven work environment
  • Health Benefits such as Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance + more
  • Paid Vacation Time + a generous offering of Federal and Jewish/Secular Holidays
  • 403(b) Retirement Account
  • Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and leadership investment
  • Access to all the JCC's cultural, learning, arts, and film programs
  • Free fitness membership for the pool and health club
  • Discounts on other JCC programs

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a full-time position. Standard business hours are Monday through Friday. Occasional additional hours may be required during month-end close, year-end audit, budget season, or other peak periods.

WORK LOCATION

This position is primarily onsite at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, with some limited remote work opportunity. Regular in-person collaboration within the Finance team and with the other operational teams is required.

SALARY RANGE

$75,000 - $90,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

TO APPLY:

Please visit mmjccm.org/careers to apply. Please submit a cover letter and resume.

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