Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are:

Mem Global is where Jewish young adults in their 20s and early 30s come to connect, explore, and create meaningful Jewish experiences with their peers. As the umbrella brand for our global suite of programs, Mem Global supports young adults as they bring Judaism to life through thousands of peer-driven gatherings across 25+ countries each year. We're all about creating spaces where Jewish young adults can lead, embrace, learn, and build the kind of community that will build a strong and vibrant Jewish future for all of us.

Mem Global is looking for a detail-oriented, curious, and motivated  Staff Accountant to join our finance team. This position will support the finance department by executing day-to-day accounting operations with accuracy, timeliness, and attention to detail. Working closely with the Senior Staff Accountant and Controller, this role maintains financial records, prepares routine accounting transactions, supports month-end close activities, and contributes to efficient, well-documented accounting operations while developing technical accounting knowledge and professional skills. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone beginning their accounting career – or looking to transition into accounting – who wants broad, hands-on experience across many areas of accounting while working alongside experienced finance professionals. Rather than focusing on one narrow area, you'll gain exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end close, vendor management, financial systems, and process improvement. You'll work closely with experienced accounting professionals who are committed to mentoring and supporting your professional development. Whether your long-term goal is becoming a Senior Accountant, CPA, Controller, or another finance professional, this role is designed to help you build a strong foundation for your career.   

If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, learning new systems, and continuously improving your skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Who You Are and What You'll Do:

• You place high value in being part of a strong team , and want to be part of a dynamic, inspirational organization, while bringing creativity, innovation, and hard work to our team.
• You're curious and genuinely enjoy learning new things . You're comfortable asking questions and learning from feedback.
• You're naturally organized, dependable , and take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.
• You're interested in improving processes , rather than simply following them.
• You enjoy solving problems and figuring out how systems work.
• You have demonstrated attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• You have e xcellent written and verbal communication skills.
• You have s trong analytical and problem-solving skills .
• You're able to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• You're able to learn new software, accounting systems, and business processes quickly.
• You have proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office, or the ability to quickly become proficient.
• You operate with professionalism, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information.
• You've a genuine interest in learning accounting and building a career in finance.
• In your work, you'll be primarily responsible for:
  • Processing vendor invoices accurately and timely using Bill.com and Sage Intacct.
  • Creating and maintaining vendor records across multiple accounting and banking systems.
  • Preparing ACH, check, and wire payments for review and approval.
  • Supporting domestic and international payment processes.
  • Coordinating vendor onboarding by communicating with vendors and internal program teams, sending Bill.com invitations, collecting banking information, and maintaining vendor records.
  • Assisting with accounts receivable activities, including customer billing, invoices, statements, and related schedules.
  • Supporting month-end close by preparing reconciliations, supporting schedules, and other accounting documentation.
  • Reviewing employee expense reports and corporate card transactions for coding accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance.
  • Maintaining organized accounting records and supporting documentation for audits and internal reporting.
  • Supporting annual 1099 preparation and vendor maintenance.
  • Providing timely, professional, and courteous support to employees, vendors, hosts, residents, and program staff regarding routine accounting questions, payment-related inquiries, and vendor onboarding.
  • Participating in process improvement initiatives and contribute ideas to improve efficiency within assigned responsibilities.
  • Performing other accounting, administrative, and operational duties as assigned in support of Finance Department objectives.
• You have  a bachelor's degree , ideally in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or another analytical field. Candidates from other academic backgrounds who demonstrate strong analytical ability and a genuine interest in pursuing an accounting career are also encouraged to apply. Four years of additional related professional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.   
• You have at least three years of full-time professional work experience. If you have a different amount of experience, let's talk!
• You've completed an internship or had a previous experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, banking, operations, payroll, or administrative support.
• You have prior experience using accounting or ERP software such as Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar systems.
• You have experience with Bill.com, Ramp, or other AP automation platforms.
• You have experience working with Excel spreadsheets, including formulas, lookups, or data organization.
• Progress towards a CPA or other professional certification is a plus, but not required.
• Familiarity with nonprofit organizations or nonprofit accounting is helpful, but not required.
• You have eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• You embrace and demonstrate our Identity Statements and the Mem Mindset: Be the Difference, Connect & Listen, Invest Wisely, Embrace the Unknown, Own It!, Value People, and Work Well, Live Well, and Have Fun! 

The Fine Print:

The Staff Accountant is a full-time, year-round position, and requires weekday hours.  The position is supervised by the Controller, and works out of our hub office in Chicago, IL.  

In our U.S. Hub Offices, our team works a hybrid schedule where employees can choose to work remotely 2 days per week and collaborate in-person with coworkers the rest of the week, with Wednesday designated as a shared in-office day for connection and collaboration. 

How Mem Global Takes Care of You:

• Healthcare : Health, vision, dental, and mental health benefits
• Time off : 15 days paid time off (PTO) per year that increases with continued employment (additional benefits for former Hillel and BBYO employees through the Talent Alliance) PLUS 5 Personal WellBeing Days, office closures, and up to 7 floating holidays for Jewish and US holidays
• 401(k) : 100% match on the first 3%, plus an additional 50% matching on the 4th%, matching available immediately without a wait period
• Flexible Spending Account options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Quarterly paid day of service to give back to your community!
• Highly qualified, creative, and go-getter teammates and a dedicated supervisor

How Mem Global Pays You:

The starting salary range for this full-time exempt position is:

• Chicago Hub Office: $60,000 - $68,000
  
  • Your specific salary within these ranges will take into consideration education, experience and location.

If you have a different level of experience and are targeting a different salary range, let's talk!

How Mem Global Invests in You:

• $750 USD annual professional development fund
• Jewish Learning Collaborative: One-on-one Jewish learning with an approved educator of your choice
• Local and in-house professional learning opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement through career pathing planning

All voices are needed at Mem Global (please see our identity statements for more details). Every new member of the Mem Global team is an opportunity for us to introduce fresh perspectives, talent, and skills into both our professional team and our communities. We look for employees from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and life experiences to join our global team.

Mem Global is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic protected under federal, state or local law (including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act). We consider all qualified applicants based on skills, experience, and alignment with our mission. Mem Global is committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive hiring process . If you need an accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please email Careers via ( View email address on us.fitly.work ). We will provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law and engage in a timely, good‑faith interactive process to identify effective solutions.

Possible Steps in Our Hiring Process:
Step 1: Apply with your resume and cover letter at the bottom of the job posting here, and you'll hear back from us!
Step 2: Video interview using a web-based platform
Step 3: Skills assessment, and interview(s) with the hiring manager(s)
Step 4: We'll check your references to hear about your past experience
Step 5: Get an offer letter, sign it, start your Mem Global journey!