Staff Accountant
Staff Accountant
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15-03-2025
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Jacobson Center Headquarters Ames IA
Full Time
$18.00 $22.00 Hourly
Day
Administrative
We are YSS!
YSS is seeking a dedicated and detailoriented Staff Accountant to support our Finance Department. Under the supervision of the CFO the Staff Accountant will ensure accurate data entry into the general ledger through monthly account reconciliations and assist with adjusting entries monthly financials and the annual budget process. This position will work closely with the Finance team and other departments to provide precise and timely financial reporting that aligns with our agencys mission. Other responsibilities include:
- Perform monthly revenue and expense analysis to support financial statement preparation.
- Prepare assigned monthly account reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
- Assist in monthend close processes including general ledger review adjusting entries accruals and WellsOne coding review.
- Collaborate on monthly financial report preparation and distribution to agency departments.
- Support the CFO and Finance team in the annual budgeting process and other financerelated tasks.
- Assist with grant billing updating funding tracking sheets and managing specific billing needs for ASSET and Aftercare.
- Support agencywide finance projects research requests and the maintenance of financial directives.
- Serve as backup support for the Accounting Manager and other Finance team members as needed.
- Attend staff and internal agency meetings as requested contributing to the Finance teams overall objectives.
- Enter charitable gifts into the donor database and prepare monthly fundraising reports.
This description is not a complete list of the responsibilities of this position. Duties may change at any time.
Why Join Us
We believe in your potential we meet you where you are and we invest in your future. This position offers a collaborative environment where you can contribute to our missiondriven work. If you have a strong attention to detail a commitment to accuracy and a passion for supporting financial integrity we invite you to apply!
In addition to meaningful work supportive colleagues and a welcoming fun and safe environment fulltime benefits include:
- Medical dental vision and life insurance
- Supplemental accident critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance
- Accrued PTO plus paid time off for holidays your birthday and volunteering
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee recognition program
- Retirement offerings
- Training opportunities
- Personal wellness programs
- PSLF Program qualification
- Pet insurance discounts
What we ask...
We want to create a world where youth are valued and empowered to stand strong. To do this we ask our staff to embrace YSS core values Commitment Collaboration Compassion Innovation Integrity and a Can Do Spirit. Additionally we ask for the following:
Required Qualifications
- A bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or related field
- Three 3 years of experience in finance accounting and/or auditing.
- Proficiency in Excel databases and accounting software.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with nonprofits.
- Consistent accurate thorough and detailoriented
- Superior math skills and an analytical mind
- Exceptional organizational skills and aptitude for numbers
- Has lived experience they can draw on to support others on the journey to stability recovery and healing.
About YSS...
One of Iowas oldest and largest youthserving nonprofit organizations YSSs mission is to create hope and opportunity by putting kids first. We offer education counseling and stability to help youth succeed. With a diverse leadership team and a new 50acre recovery campus opening in 2024 YSS is growing and evolving to meet the needs of our communities. For more about YSS visit
Helpful to Know
YSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace. We believe that our strength lies in the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We strive to create an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal opportunities to succeed. Our ongoing efforts to promote diversity and inclusion are central to our mission and we are dedicated to continuous improvement in these areas.
YSS is a nicotinefree workplace.
Communication with applicants is done primarily via email from our Paycom system. Please check your messages regularly including your spam/junk folder.
YSSs Hiring Process
2. Assessment Applications are reviewed for qualifications and completeness.
3. Interview Initial phone interviews or direct inperson/virtual interviews.
4. References Submit names titles emails and phone numbers for three or more references.
5. Preemployment Screening Applicants must submit background check waiver forms when they apply.
- YSS conducts a Single Contact Repository (SING) background check on final candidates. This reviews Iowa Criminal History the Sex Offender Registry and the Abuse Registry for Child Abuse and Dependent Adult Abuse
- YSS requires a clean driving record for roles transporting clients. Verification is done in the issue state of the individuals current license.
- If applicable Professional License information is verified through the issuing agency.
6. Offer Selected applicants will receive a formal offer of employment in the Paycom system.
7. New Hire Meeting The offer email provides details. You must have this meeting before you can begin work.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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