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Make a living and a difference...at The Fellowship ! The Fellowship is an organization of bridge builders whose vision is that Jews and Christians will reverse their 2,000-year history of discord and replace it with a relationship marked by dialogue, understanding, respect and cooperation. Together we are able to help more than a million Jews in need each year. Our success is built on a culture that celebrates the differences in who we are, what we have experienced, and how we think. Are you ready to make an impact? Are you an expert in bank reconciliations? The Fellowship is seeking a General Account, with experience in bank reconciliation, to join our accounting and finance team. The essential function of this position is to ensure revenue and expenses are properly documented on a daily and monthly basis. You will work closely with our Controller, internal key stakeholders and external vendor partners. Essential Job Responsibilities Include: * Daily reconciliation of The Fellowships five corporate bank accounts, with the operating account being the most complex. * Works with Revenue, Payroll and General Ledger areas to ensure that any variances to the general ledger are resolved in the month they occur. * Substantiates financial transactions and reports by researching and auditing documents. Distributes information and backup documents to internal stakeholders and auditors as directed. * Assist with the transition of accounting processes and integration with Keshernet and Sage Intacct accounting system. * Works closely with the Controller, providing process improvement recommendations. The ideal candidate will have at least the following experience and abilities: Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or equivalent experience in Finance or Accounting 1-4 years of experience in accounting or finance Intermediate to advanced skill level with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel Experience working with accounting software, specifically Sage. Experience with customer or donor database software Working knowledge of GAAP. General knowledge and understanding of auditing processes. Abilities & Competencies: - Good verbal and written communication skills - Excellent attention to detail; strong analytical and problem-solving skills with strong follow-up abilities. - Maintain a high level of confidentiality. - Manage multiple tasks or projects with competing deadlines and to meet set deadlines. - Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work independently with minimal direction. Come and experience all that The Fellowship offers, including the ability for you to make an impact in a global nonprofit with collaborative team members, professional growth opportunities and mission focused work. We have great benefits, newly designed offices and are located on Wacker Drive, across from the Chicago Riverwalk. Please submit your resume and salary requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Company Description About us The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews is the leading non-profit building bridges between Christians and Jews, blessing Israel and the Jewish people around the world with humanitarian care and life-saving aid. A History of Helping The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship) was founded in 1983 by Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein. Over the years, we have been leaders in Jewish-Christian relations, building bridges of goodwill that have led to greater understanding and cooperation between members of these two great faiths. We have helped hundreds of thousands of Jews escape poverty and anti-Semitism and return to their biblical homeland, funded humanitarian assistance that has touched the lives of millions of Jews in Israel and around the world, provided life-giving aid to Israel's victims of war and terror, and much more.

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About us\r\nThe International Fellowship of Christians and Jews is the leading non-profit building bridges between Christians and Jews, blessing Israel and the Jewish people around the world with humanitarian care and life-saving aid.\r\n\r\nA History of Helping\r\nThe International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship) was founded in 1983 by Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein.\r\n\r\nOver the years, we have been leaders in Jewish-Christian relations, building bridges of goodwill that have led to greater understanding and cooperation between members of these two great faiths. We have helped hundreds of thousands of Jews escape poverty and anti-Semitism and return to their biblical homeland, funded humanitarian assistance that has touched the lives of millions of Jews in Israel and around the world, provided life-giving aid to Israel’s victims of war and terror, and much more.