JFS Richmond offers a pleasant working environment and a competitive compensation package, as well as a number of appealing benefits.
Through the hard work and dedication of our staff, JFS Richmond pursues its mission of helping all people achieve their full potential regardless of age, race, religion, or circumstance. The JFS staff approaches this commitment with the highest level of compassion, professionalism, and integrity with a strong focus on what matters most: the men, women, and children who turn to us for help everyday.
Employees are an integral part of the JFS family. We demonstrate our commitment to our staff by offering an appealing benefit package, competitive compensation, and a pleasant work environment.
Full-time administrative/professional employees are eligible for health, dental, long-term disability, vacation, sick, and retirement benefits, while full-time home-care employees are eligible for health, vacation, and retirement benefits.
Current Openings
Accountant
At JFS Richmond we believe everyone is entitled to services that enrich their life and help their overall well-being. As the city’s most established non-profit resource for care, counseling, and adoption, we are dedicated to building a stronger, healthier, and happier Richmond.
Since 1849, JFS has provided exceptional guidance and support to individuals and families of all ages, faiths, and income levels. We take great pride in helping to change lives in productive and positive ways.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support the agency's finance, accounting, payroll, billing, and reporting functions. This hands-on role is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys accurate day-to-day accounting work, process improvement, and collaboration across departments. The accountant provides support to the agency and programs in a manner that is culturally sensitive to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
Responsibilities include:
- Manage and support finance, payroll, and accounting software systems, including vendor coordination and process improvements.
- Assist the CFO with monthly financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, depreciation schedules, audit preparation, and annual budget preparation.
- Process daily cash receipts, bank deposits, cash receipt batches, non-AR invoices, grant invoices, and related documentation.
- Maintain accurate accounting records, monitor general ledger accounts, and prepare schedules used in annual reporting.
- Process payroll transactions accurately and on time, including salaries, benefits, deductions, garnishments, taxes, and 401(k) plan activity.
- Review benefits invoices for accuracy and serve as a key contact for the payroll processing company.
- Serve as backup for accounts payable, billing, selected HR functions, and certain CFO responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- At least two years of increasing responsibilities in general accounting required
- CPA preferred
- Non-profit accounting experience preferred
- Strong understanding of GAAP
- Demonstrated experience to perform complex reconciliations
Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, paid holidays, paid time off, sick leave, and retirement with matching contributions. Professional development opportunities available. Background check required. JFS is a drug-free workplace, and a drug screen is required after a conditional offer.
JFS Richmond does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, status as a military family, or any other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment.
Pay: $58,000 - $70,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
To apply, please send your resume to fjones@jfsrichmond.org
Development Assistant (Part-time)
At JFS Richmond we believe everyone is entitled to services that enrich their life and help their overall well-being. As the city’s most established non-profit resource for care, counseling, and adoption, we are dedicated to building a stronger, healthier, and happier Richmond.
Since 1849, JFS has provided exceptional guidance and support to individuals and families of all ages, faiths, and income levels. We take great pride in helping to change lives in productive and positive ways.
The Development Assistant (DA) supports the development team to implement fundraising strategies of Jewish Family Services. The DA maintains donor records and the JFS website, updates development materials, and is the lead for many stewardship and outreach activities.
This is a part-time position, up to 15 hours per week, with additional hours on occasion.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintains donor database (for example, eTapestry) and individual donor and foundation files.
- Produces tax, thank you, and other stewardship letters.
- Coordinates the production of development and marketing materials.
- Creates the JFS Annual Report, donor listing, and prepares the comprehensive demographic overview for all of JFS’ programs annually.
- Serves as a key contact for Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) for both donors and Virginia Department of Social Services to confirm, process, and facilitate the necessary certificates to donors for qualifying gifts.
- Serves as a key contact for event logistics, including venues, hospitality, set up, and volunteers.
- Maintains website via WordPress.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
- At least one year of experience in fundraising, non-profit work, sales, communications, or high-level volunteer management.
- Outstanding computer skills including MS Office, database management, and graphics systems.
- Experience in WordPress, Canva, Constant Contact and eTapestry a plus.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, fun environment.
Background check required. JFS is a drug-free workplace, and a drug screen is required after a conditional offer.
JFS Richmond does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, status as a military family, or any other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment.
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person
To apply, please send your resume to fjones@jfsrichmond.org
CNAs, PCAs, and Companions
JFS Richmond, one of the longest-running social service agencies in the area, is proud of our history of helping clients regardless of race, religion, income, or insurance. We are also proud to be nationally recognized with the Leader in Training Award from Activated Insights, highlighting our commitment to ongoing caregiver education and professional development.
A career at JFS offers motivated and enthusiastic caregivers the opportunity to grow, learn, and make a real impact. Join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your compassion makes a difference every day.
You’ll love a career at JFS!
Volunteer
Every day here in Richmond, there are individuals and families in genuine need of help and support. You can make a difference in their lives. From offering your friendship to a physically challenged adult to checking in with an isolated senior, these acts of kindness and generosity are what sustain a strong, connected community.
JFS does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, status as a military family, or any other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment.
