Location:
YMCA of the Suncoast
2469 Enterprise Road
Clearwater, FL 33763
Title: Senior Accountant
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
FLSA Status: Exempt, full time
Hiring Range: $56,024 to $58,401 annually
W ork Location: Administrative office primarily and potential for work from home as a Hybrid option
Supervises: none
As the leading non-profit committed to strengthening community, the YMCA of the Suncoast is a cause-driven charitable organization that stands for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, serving more than 90,000 men, women and children through eight locations and more than 60 before-and after school sites in Citrus, Hernando, Pasco and Pinellas counties. Our communities may change, but the YMCA Mission has not. We put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Believing that our people deserve the best, the YMCA offers exceptional wage and benefits package. Our featured benefits package determined by your employment status and tenure with the organization includes:

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Funded Retirement Plan
• Subsidized Child Care
• YMCA Facility Access Discounted Program Fees

Position Summary
Reporting to the CFO, the Senior Accountant serves as a key finance team member within the YMCA of the Suncoast. This position contributes to the smooth operation and reliability of the department which may include responsibilities for accounting, banking, budgeting, audit preparations, investments, grant reimbursements, controls, communications and branch relations. The Senior Accountant works within the Finance team to achieve the YMCA's goals in accordance with the policies, procedures and standards established by the Board.
Position Qualifications
Research shows that some candidates apply only if they meet all of the job criteria. If you have passion and intelligence, even if you are missing some of the below requirements, we encourage you to apply to further discuss your skill set.

• Bachelor's Degree or beyond in accounting is required.
• At least 2-5 years in a similar role with comparable responsibilities.
• This is an autonomous position, so you should be self-sufficient and self-motivated. It's also a collaborative position, so you must be able to receive feedback about your work.
• Solid communication, technology, organization and analytical skills. Advanced Excel skills.
• General overview of the goals and purposes of the YMCA and how it operates as a local, national, and international movement.

Will receive CPR/First Aid training within 90 days and maintain. May be required to sit for extended periods of time. May be required to lift up to 20 pounds in the form of office supplies and materials. Must be able to handle deadlines and stressful situations.
Core and Strategic Functions
Accounting and Finance

• Ensures the maintenance of the general ledger and the processing of transactions.
• Creates financial analysis of operations and reviews with others for the purpose of determining actions, goals and projections.
• Produces financial and management reports on a recurring basis and reviews prior to distribution.
• Serves as a liaison and for the external financial statement audit and works with CFO to respond to recommendations.
• Helps establish fiscal policies, procedures and controls for the organization.
• Reconciles investment accounts.
• Prepares the reconciliation and remittance of retirement transmittals.
• Creates grant reimbursement requests and reconciliations.
• Prepares grant budgets and reports for foundations, local agencies, and in some cases, County, State or Federal awards, in coordination with Grant Writer.
• Accounts for tangible fixed assets.
• Reconciles balance sheet accounts.
• Helps coordinate the YMCA budget process including training, assistance to teams in the preparation process and working with the CFO to finalize for Board approval.
• Develops forward-looking analyses to determine the feasibility of new opportunities.
• Maintains compliance with organization licensing with regard to tax exemption, State of Florida, corporate and other requirements.

High Quality Programs, Services and Facilities

• Provides consultative support to YMCA staff.
• Establishes challenging yet realistic goals and standards for self; encourages self and others to develop new and innovative ways to improve existing job functions.

Community Development

• Understands your role as a representative of the YMCA and projects a positive community image.

Financial Development

• Prepares and reviews grant application budgets as well as subsequent reporting requirements.
• Has a strong understanding of financial statements and financial statement analysis.
• Reconciles contributions and pledges to the financial accounting system.
• Participates in annual fundraising efforts and special events when needed.

YMCA Competencies - Organizational Leader
Values - Incorporates the Ys mission and values into the organization's strategies.
Communication - Communicates to engage people within and outside the Y
Decision Making - Possesses insight and strategic and critical thinking skills.
Finance - Develops and implements stewardship strategies.
Quality Results - Determines benchmarks and ensures appropriate actions to meet objectives.
Functional Expertise - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and reflects up to date knowledge and skills in technology.
EOE/DFWP
Please note: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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