What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.?
Status: Full-Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of the Position: Staff Accountant supports the Senior Accountant in maintaining accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP. Responsibilities include preparing assigned account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data, and assisting with month‑end and year‑end close processes. This role contributes to maintaining strong internal controls and supporting overall financial reporting.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- Four (4) or more years of private accounting experience
- Ability to understand, interpret, and disseminate financial information to ensure compliance with GAAP.
- Effectively communication within and across departments to ensure accurate, reliable, and timely recoding of journal entries for assigned general ledger accounts.
- Significant exposure to month-end close procedures and strong understanding of reconciliation and appropriate correcting entries.
- Strong proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office (Excel)
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
- Strong written and communication skills.
Benefits Available:
- Medical/Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Short Term Disability
- UNUM Supplemental Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Holiday Pay
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Weekly pay
- Direct Deposit
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.