The YWCA of Western MA is dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering survivors. The YW provides a safe place for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Our programs and services include crisis shelter and transitional housing for survivors and their families, counseling, SAFEPLAN court advocacy, community education, supervised visitation, and vocational training for youth. The YWCA provides services at multiple locations, including Holyoke, Northampton, Belchertown, Westfield and our primary Springfield campus.

The YWCA is seeking a Staff Accounting. The Staff Accountant reports to directly to the CFO and is responsible for safeguarding the assets of the YWCA in accordance with established policies and procedures. He/She will be tasked with posting and maintenance of all data in the financial accounting system. The position maintains subsidiary schedules and assists with year-end audit, program budgets and audits, financial and ad hoc reporting in accordance with GAAP. Works collaboratively throughout the organization with a special emphasis on grant preparation and reporting.

Job Title: Staff Accountant 

Department: Finance

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer 

Weekly Hours: Full-time; Monday- Friday

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Salary: Commensurate with skills and experience

Primary Responsibilities for the position include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain general ledger, update accounts and program coding, and maintain data entry into accounting system and integrity of accounting system data.
• Cash management responsibilities i.e. compile checks and cash received for e-deposit, post cash receipts in a timely manner, post Stripe receipt journal entries, initiate inter-account transfers for: retirement account, unemployment account, and update accounts receivable.
• Assist with year-end financial audit process to include audit schedule preparation, field auditor questions, and assist with providing documentation as requested.
• Reconcile all bank accounts to general ledger.
• Prepare and post rental property entries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Work with Grant Writer to create project budgets and/or project budget amendments.
• Perform petty cash second count for validation, completeness and correctness by AP Specialist.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a minimum of 2 to 3 years’ experience or an Associate’s degree in Accounting with at least five years’ experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency with computers and spreadsheets, word processing, and accounting programs
• Must have the ability to work independently and within a team atmosphere.
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and computer skills.
• Access to reliable transportation and valid driver’s license and,

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

This position is covered under the CBA (union) and is subject to union dues.

URL: www.ywworks.org/employment 

INTRODUCTORY PERIOD

All employment at the YWCA begins with a 150-day Introductory Period.