Staff Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY: 

This position supports the work of the YMCA of Columbia, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Staff Accountant supports the day-to-day financial operations of the YMCA of Columbia. Under the direction of the Vice President of Finance and Administration, this role is responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and assisting with internal and external reporting. The Staff Accountant also helps ensure compliance with GAAP and grant/donor requirements. 

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, in the office. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting  

• Assist with monthly and year-end close processes.  

• Prepare and post journal entries.  

• Perform general ledger, bank, and credit card reconciliations.  

• Assist in preparation of internal financial reports.  

• Assist with variance analysis and ad-hoc reporting.  

Accounts Payable & Cash Disbursements  

• Process vendor invoices and employee reimbursements.  

• Ensure invoices are coded properly with the chart of accounts and paid out timely. 

• Maintain vendor files and 1099 information.  

Audit & Compliance Support  

• Support annual audit by preparing schedules and documentation.  

• Assist with grant and donor compliance tracking as needed.  

• Help implement recommendations from external audits.  

Cash Management  

• Assist in maintaining cash flow reports and daily banking activities, such as deposits and reconciliations.  

Budget & Planning Support  

• Assist in budget uploads and system entry.  

• Prepare analysis as needed to support the budgeting process.  

• Support data collection and preparation for budgeting cycles.  

Systems & Internal Controls  

• Enter and maintain data in accounting systems (SGA, Daxko, etc.).  

• Help ensure adherence to internal control processes for accuracy and integrity of financial information.  

Payroll  

• Enter and maintain payroll data in applicable systems (SGA, Paycom, YERDI)  

Other Duties  

• Provide cross-coverage for accounting team during absences.  

• Assist Vice President of Finance and Administration and CEO with other tasks and projects as assigned.  

• Work cross collaboratively with HR, Systems and other internal teams as well as third-party auditors, bankers, members and funders to move the mission forward.

Continuous Improvements  

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to support the organization

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: 

• Communication & Influence 

• Fiscal Management 

• Program/Project Management 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent. Finance or related field (CPA is a plus but not required) 

• 1-3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience. 

• Solid understanding of Accounting Principles. 

• Experience with general ledger accounting, software (SGA or similar). 

• Good written and verbal communication skills are needed to interact with internal staff and external vendors. 

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. 

• Accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines are critical. 

• Nonprofit accounting experience a plus but not required. 

EFFECT ON END RESULTS:  

• Timely and accurate financial transactions and reconciliations.  

• Consistent support for financial reporting and audit preparation.  

• Reliable and responsive support for the accounting team.  

• Efficient and accurate processing of accounts payable and vendor records.  

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 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 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 10 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.  

• The work environment is an office setting with standard lighting, noise, and temperature. 

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000