Accounting Clerk

OUR CULTURE:

At the Y, you can channel your passion into a lifelong career helping to deliver positive change. Every day, our staff – of all ages and from all walks of life – work to bridge the gaps in community needs by nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving our community’s health and well-being, and providing support to our neighbors, by serving others, building strong relationships, and incorporating our YMCA values into our everyday work.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Accounting Clerk coordinates accounting functions such as general ledger/account maintenance, account reconciliation, data processing, reporting and software applications. The Accounting Clerk provides direct support to the Finance Director and Chief Financial Officer to contribute to the overall effectiveness of the YMCA’s accounting department in its role of supporting the other units of the Association.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assists Finance Director with day-to-day functions of the accounting and business operations for the YMCA and its related entities.
2. Performs daily cash management, monthly bank reconciliations, assigned general ledger account reconciliation, and preparation of invoices for accounts receivable. 
3. Reviews branch safe logs and till counts on a monthly basis.
4. Assists in periodic cash handling training at the YMCA branches.
5. Provide shift close-out and technical support to YMCA branch staff.
6. Reprocess NSF bank and credit card drafts.
7. Research, document and record chargebacks. 
8. Posts payments for DSHS-DCYF in support of the childcare program.
9. Reconciliation and entries for our Funraise program.
10. Invoicing for programs such as ECEAP and ALTCEW and assisting accounting staff with any other invoice processing.
11. Provide backup for A/P invoice entry and other related A/P functions. 
12. Assists with month end/year end closings and work papers for the auditors.
13. Assist with recording the bi-annual inventory counts for all YMCA branches. 
14. Supports staff by preparing requested reports and having a working knowledge on required entries for memberships, childcare, and contributions.
15. Completes a variety of accounting, financial analysis, and budget projects. 
16. May serve as liaison for day-to-day banking activities. 
17. Attends assigned meetings and prepares and distributes meeting minutes, maintaining confidentiality, and retaining sensitive information within the accounting department.
18. Filing documentation in support of both the accounting/finance department and business office.
19. Perform other job-related duties as assigned to support association goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in accounting plus at least two years of accounting experience (or equivalent).
  • May be substituted with at least four years of related work experience. 
• Experience with general ledgers, accounting functions, and accounting software.
• Moderate proficiency with computerized accounting systems and sound working knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Excellent customer service skills with emphasis on ability to manage challenging customer, vendor or employee situations and ability to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Strong data gathering, problem-solving, analytical, and organizational/time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be dependable and work well with confidential matters.
• Completion of YMCA required trainings
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

 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 accommodation 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.
  • Position may have to manage several projects at one time and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs and requests of others.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually mild to moderate.

 DIVERSITY STATEMENT

The YMCA of the Inland Northwest commits to being an inclusive organization for all. Driven by our mission and values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility we actively work to close equity gaps for marginalized and underserved groups. We are inspired to elevate social justice issues facing our community, remove systemic barriers, welcome cultural diversity, and create equity for those in greatest need. Through collaboration with our diverse community partners together we work to effect meaningful change. In all things, we are dedicated to ensuring our Y is a safe, welcoming place for all people to be, belong, and become. The YMCA of the Inland Northwest provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants.

STARTING PAY: $19.50/hr

WHAT YOU GET FROM WORKING AT THE YMCA:

• Frequent opportunities to makes a difference in the lives of youth, adults, and senior members. 
• Free YMCA membership: Free individual membership for employees regularly scheduled under 19 hours/week, plus program discounts. Employees regularly scheduled 20 or more hours/week receive a free family membership, plus program discounts.
• Paid sick time accruing at 1 hour every 40 hours worked.
• Paid vacation time accruing based on employment status and length of service (starting at 3.50 hours/month, approximately 11 days per year).
• 10 paid holidays recognized by the Association.
• Flexible schedules which work for YOU.
• Something new and exciting to learn and work with every day.
• Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service (1,000 or more hours worked required in each anniversary year).

The happiest and most fulfilled Y staff are motivated to help others and want to be a part of something larger than themselves. Join our team! Come be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us. 

Apply today!