Bookkeeper / Finance Assistant

Location: In Person, Tarzana, CA

Schedule: Full Time, 34 hours per week

Compensation: $28–$30 per hour ($49,500–$53,000 annualized, DOE)

Reports To: Director of Operations & Finance

Summary: 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 within the department

Qualifications:

• *Bachelor’s degree required; Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred (significant relevant experience may 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: 34 hours per week (in person), Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Compensation & Benefits: Base compensation for this hourly position is $28–$30 per hour, equivalent to $49,500–$53,000 annually, depending on experience. Benefits include employer contributions toward medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid vacation and sick time; voluntary retirement and long-term disability options; FSA opportunities; Temple membership; and Early Childhood and Religious School tuition discounts for qualifying enrolled children.

Additional Information: Employment is contingent upon a background check and verification of work authorization. Position is in-person, office-based with extended computer use. Temple Judea is interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and we recognize that our best candidate may be one who comes from another industry, or one who does not meet every single one of the qualifications listed in this job description. We encourage you to apply if you believe you would excel in this important role.