Staff Accountant

An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million.

The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: http://gscymca.org

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Staff Accountant serves as the liaison between the branch(s) and the Association office with regard to accounts payable, accounts receivable and the administration of the membership database i.e. Daxko.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Process invoices for payment. Audit check requests and purchase orders for completeness and makes corrections as necessary.
2. Input vendor and expense distribution data in the accounts payable system.
3. Coordinate accounts payable check runs. File appropriate documentation and maintain accounts payable files.
4. Void checks and credit appropriate accounts as needed.
5. Serve as the Daxko Administrator. Including but not limited to; onboarding new users, communicating system changes and troubleshooting system issues. 
6. Assist branch staff and serve as the point person for Daxko questions. 
7. Work with vendors and staff to resolve invoice discrepancies. Reviews vendor statements for past due invoices and work with vendors and branches to keep accounts current.
8. Reconcile daily cash and make cash deposits. 
9. Manage accounts receivable for all branches including bad debt write-off and chargebacks. 
10. Manage cash batch control of all electronic fund transfers (EFT). Process returned checks and drafts in the accounting system.
11. Support the Controller, as needed, during the month close process.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience 
• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial reporting principles 
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.) 
• Experience with accounting systems/ERP platforms 

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA candidate 
• Experience in nonprofit or multi-entity environments 
• Familiarity with internal controls and audit processes 

CORE COMPETENCIES:  

• Attention to detail and accuracy 
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving 
• Accountability and ownership mindset 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines 
• Strong communication and effective collaboration skills 
• Knowledge and skills in technology

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader): 

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising. 

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors' communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support. 

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress. 

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change, models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. 

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. 
• 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.

Benefits of working full-time at GSC YMCA include:

• FREE family membership to Greater Somerset County YMCA, including full access to all of our branch facilities including Bridgewater YMCA, Hillsborough YMCA, Princeton YMCA, Somerset Hills YMCA, and Somerville YMCA.
• FREE nationwide membership with access to over 2,500 YMCA locations across the country
• Discounted program fees
• Paid sick leave and short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous 12% retirement contribution to the YMCA Retirement Fund after eligibility period (no employee contribution required)
• Medical and dental insurance with prescription coverage
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account for medical and/or dependent care
• 100% contribution towards life insurance and long-term disability
• Optional additional life insurance and dependent life insurance available at low rates
• 403(b) Smart Savings Plan
• Generous paid time off policy
• 7 paid holidays

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.