What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at YMCA of Greater Birmingham?
Accounting Specialist
Full Time, Salaried, Exempt | YMCA of Greater Birmingham | Accounting Department
At the YMCA of Greater Birmingham, every reconciled account and on-time payment helps keep our doors open for kids, families, and neighbors across our community. We're for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, and our Accounting team is a big part of how that happens.
We're looking for a detail-driven Accounting Specialist to own the vendor side of our books. You'll run accounts payable, vendor relationships, our fleet fuel program, and fixed assets, with a clear set of recurring deadlines that are yours to own.
Why you'll love it here
- Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Disability & Life Insurance: Long-term disability (upon eligibility) and company-paid life insurance.
- Generous Time Off: A very generous PTO plan, 10 paid holidays, 6 weeks of paid FMLA, and 1 week of grandparent leave.
- Retirement: 403(b) retirement savings plan with a 12% company contribution after 2 years of eligibility.
- Family-Friendly Perks: Free Y membership, free summer day camp and afterschool care, one free session of summer resident camp, and discounts on childcare programs, youth sports, swim lessons, and more.
- Professional Development: Educational partnerships offering tuition discounts.
- A mission you can feel good about every single day
What you'll own
Vendor Management: Keep vendor records and compliance documents (W-9s, insurance certificates) accurate, and oversee 1099 reporting, related tax filings, and exemptions.
Fuel & Credit Card Administration: Run the organization's fleet fuel program and credit card system, including reporting, refunds, and supporting staff.
Accounts Payable: Oversee accurate, on-schedule processing of vendor invoices and payments, and find ways to make the AP process better. Reconcile and record month-end accruals and vendor-related entries.
Fixed Assets: Maintain fixed asset and capital project records, record depreciation, and reconcile fixed asset accounts during month-end close.
Plus: Other duties as assigned to support the department and the organization.
What you bring
You have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 1 to 3 years of relevant accounting experience. You're proficient in Excel, you catch the details others miss, and you can juggle multiple deadlines without dropping a ball. You communicate well, build good working relationships, and are just as comfortable working independently as you are on a team.
Ready to put your accounting skills to work for something bigger? Apply today.
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