SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

POSITION SUMMARY: This role is responsible for maintaining an accurate flow of transaction activity through the general ledger management.  The primary responsibilities are bank and credit card reconciliation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, bank deposits, month-end close reconciliations and reporting. 

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the 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: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are Determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Record and invoice for various YMCA Departments.
• Maintain accurate vendor files as source for all accounts payable activity
• Process payments for vendors and staff using multiple platforms
• Complete standard month end journal entries to support financial statement preparation
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, quarterly or yearly as required must be met
• Provide assistance to all staff with general accounting/bookkeeping procedures
• Produce employee payroll and maintain all necessary reporting
• Draft and submit the quarterly B&O tax returns.
• Prepare and issue IRS 1099 according to IRS guidelines. 
• Enter the association budget data into accounting system.
• Support annual audit
• Complete special projects and perform other duties as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The requirements described here are representative of those that by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations 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, and other office equipment, for extended periods and be able to communicate using phone and electronic devices.
• 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 25 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 low to moderate.
• The employee will be regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve non-routine and complex problems; may use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks and work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions.
• The employee must be able to interact with members, staff, volunteers, and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom may be dissatisfied individuals.
• This position is based on a 40-hour workweek and will be scheduled within regular business hours Monday through Friday.

QUALIFICATONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of five years' experience of general accounting
• Must possess computer accounting software experience and advanced knowledge of Excel spreadsheets (Paycom and QuickBooks knowledge beneficial)
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Current state approved certifications in CPR/AED, First Aid & Bloodborne Pathogens, as well as Abuse Prevention and Mandatory Reporting training required within 90 days of hire. 

Salary : $36 - $48