Staff Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Woodson YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility by providing excellent member experiences.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1.    Completes and reconciles bank deposits with the operation and financial systems, to ensure accurate records and good internal controls.
2.    Process accounts payable, which includes entering invoices, checking proper coding, printing checks, matching invoices to checks, preparing documents for mailing and maintaining all related files.
3.    Maintains the vendor database, including vendor and subcontractor insurance information and W9 forms, communicates directly with vendors and subcontractors as needed.
4.    Prepare 1099s and 1096s, providing them to recipients and state and federal government in accordance with established deadlines.
5.    Completes the review and audit of monthly credit card transactions.
6.    Processes payroll on a shared basis with HR staff.
7.    Enters journal entries bi-weekly from the payroll system to the finance system.
8.    Completes allocations and journal entries monthly.
9.    Assists with preparation of month end close.
10.    Prepare quarterly sales tax report.
11.    Assist with preparation of documentation for the annual audit.
12.    Runs reports and does analytical reporting as requested.
13.    Keeps track of allocated board designated funds through project completion.
14.    Assists in billing insurance reimbursements.
15.    Works with the VP of Finance and HR on budget preparation and collation.
16.    Coordinates and manages the onboarding of volunteers. 
17.    Acts as a back-up and support for other HR/Finance team members’ tasks.
18.    All other duties and projects as needed.

YMCA COMPETENCIES:
Mission Advancement: Models and encourages the Ys values. Ensure a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Cultivate relationships to support fund-raising.
Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Build relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailor’s communications to the appropriate audience. Provides fellow team members with feedback and support.
Operational Effectiveness: Develops, plans, and manages best practices through engagement with their team.
Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change, models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1.    Associate degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
2.    1-4 years of accounting experience, including accounts payable, payroll, and general accounting responsibilities.
3.    Proficiency with technology accounting systems, Microsoft Excel, and other related applications.
4.    Strong organizational skills and detail orientation.
5.    Ability to multi-task, work efficiently, and meet deadlines.
6.    Be committed to providing efficient and reliable support to the HR/Finance department members, other departments, members, and vendors. 

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.
•    Ability to work in an office environment, sit for longer periods of time, and move throughout the facility.

BENEFITS:
•    403(b)
•    401(a) Employer Contributions
•    Health Insurance
•    Dental Insurance
•    Vision Insurance
•    Life Insurance
•    Short Term and Long Term Disability
•    Sick Time
•    Vacation Time
•    Employee Assistance Program