Bookkeeper / Finance Assistant

Temple Judea of Tarzana is a warm, welcoming, and thriving Reform Jewish synagogue. Our tradition teaches that synagogues fulfill three core functions: worship, learning, and community. Temple Judea strives to be a place for all three. We have an excellent opportunity for a motivated and bright individual to join our team as a Bookkeeper / Finance Assistant, helping to sustain the day-to-day financial life of our community.

About the Role

This is an in-person, non-exempt, assistant-level position (34 hours per week) supporting day-to-day bookkeeping, billing, and administrative functions within the synagogue’s Finance Department. The role works closely with the Finance & Member Services Account Manager and reports to the Director of Operations & Finance. The ideal candidate is a friendly, reliable team player with strong computer skills, a high level of accuracy and organization, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• • Process accounts payable and receivable, including billing, payments, discounts, and past-due follow-up
  • Manage recurring charges and billing adjustments in ShulCloud; record transactions in QuickBooks
  • Assist with basic bank and credit card reconciliations
  • Maintain organized digital and paper financial documentation
  • Support membership renewals, financial aid, and appeal processes with professionalism and sensitivity
  • Assist with event reconciliations, membership billing, and other finance-related projects
  • Provide general administrative support and respond to member and vendor inquiries

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree required; Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field a plus, but significant experience in a similar setting can substitute
  • 1–3+ years of bookkeeping experience, ideally in a nonprofit or religious organization
  • Familiarity with nonprofit fund accounting, including tracking restricted and unrestricted funds
  • Proficient with accounting/bookkeeping software (QuickBooks required; ShulCloud or similar nonprofit systems a plus)
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable, with strong follow-through
  • Patient, adaptable communicator, comfortable working in a shared office environment with varied work styles
  • High level of integrity, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information
  • Familiarity with Judaism and Jewish culture a plus

Hours & Compensation

• • $28–$30 per hour (DOE)
  • 34 hours per week, in person
  • Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Non-exempt; overtime eligible per California law

Additional Information

Employment is contingent upon a background check and verification of work authorization. Position is primarily office-based with extended computer use.

This full-time position includes employer contributions towards healthcare (medical, dental, vision), paid time off for vacation, sick days, employee voluntary contribution options toward retirement and long-term disability, opportunity for FSA, Temple Membership, and Early Childhood and Religious School discounts for qualified and enrolled children.