Accounts Manager

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.  The Accounting Manager position is full-time 32 hours w/flex schedule offering. The Accounting Manager is responsible managing all accounting activities for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including but not limited to internal and monthly external financial statements and annual audits.  Works with Finance staff to ensure monthly completion of account reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, accounts payable and receivable and other transactions necessary for accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP. 

Responsible for the preparation and submission of employee wages, deductions, reconciliations and benefit plan payments while ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws. This position handles sensitive information and is responsible for maintaining confidentiality of employee data, financial records and partners while supporting practices with the YMCA’s goals.

OUR CULTURE: 

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing that we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: more than anything else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Directs all accounting activities and ensures adequate internal controls and safe keeping of funds and asset

• Oversees the activities of the accounting department for the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, management reports and variance analysis.

• Invests the organizations funds in a manner consistent with the investment policy and maintains banking relationship; monitors bank transactions and bank account reconciliation

• Assists in year-end audits of the organization.

• Coordinates all aspects of benefits administration – including employee enrollment, annual renewals and communication with service providers and COBRA compliance.

• Accurately processes employee wages, deductions, taxes and submit through payroll platform.

• Process and manage 403(b) Y Retirement and Flex Spending account enrollments, contributions and changes.

• Collaborates with financial staff as a team to ensure accurate reporting and analysis, while providing strategic support to management in decision making process.

• Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.

• Supports YMCA healthy eating and physical activities standards through coaching, mentoring, and monitoring menu quality.

• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Y’s values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivate relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Build relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailor’s communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develop plans and manage the best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change, models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in accounting, finance, human resources or related field.
• 5 years of financial management experience including payroll processing.
• Knowledge of GAAP, FASB, labor laws and HR best practices.
•  Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and communication skills. 
• Proficiency in business and human resources related computer applications, which may include talent management systems, time and attendance systems, etc. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.