Staff Accountant
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Job Location:
Greenville, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Overview
The YMCA of Greenville is a dynamic and rapidly growing association that seeks to strengthen the community through youth development healthy living and social responsibility.
The Staff Accountant supports the work of Y a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direct supervision of the VP of Finance & Controller this role supports the financial operations of the organization by performing accounting reporting and reconciliation tasks in accordance with general accepted accounting principles.
This position ensures accurate and timely recording of financial transactions supports compliance with donor and grant requirements and assists with internal and external financial reporting. This role contributes to the Ys mission by strengthening financial integrity and stewardship of resources.
Not only will you be part of amazing mission driven work we offer the following benefits:
- Access to your Earned Wages before scheduled Pay Days!
- 12% Retirement Contribution once fully vested
- 403b Retirement Savings Plan
- Separate Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
- Medical Benefits
- Company Paid Dental Vision and Life Insurance
- 11 Company Paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays
- Household Membership to the YMCA of Greenville
- 50% Discount on Programs including Childcare Sports Aquatics and Personal Training
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our the Y we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.
We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.
We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.
We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
We are determined: above all else we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
*Compensation will be determined commensurate qualifications and experience. *
Responsibilities
Cash Receipts & Deposits
- Record and reconcile all incoming cash check credit card and electronic receipts for multiple bank accounts accurately and promptly in the accounting system.
- Prepare and make timely bank deposits; ensure funds are properly allocated to the correct bank accounts and general ledger accounts.
- Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all receipts and deposits.
Accounting & Reporting
- Prepare and record journal entries in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles including those required for month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Record and reconcile daily bank activity (cash receipts deposits payments and fees) to the general ledger.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations for operating and restricted bank accounts.
- Maintain timely and detailed monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts to support financial integrity and audit readiness.
- Work closely with development staff to reconcile donor contributions between the accounting system and donor database.
- Analyze and document financial transactions ensuring accuracy compliance with GAAP and adherence to organizational policies.
- Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes including journal entries accruals and reconciliations in accordance with established timelines.
- Support the annual audit process by preparing schedules reconciliations and supporting documentation; serve as point of contact for audit requests
- Support the accounts payable function including invoice processing vendor payments and coding assistance.
- Assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency.
Collaboration & Support
- Provide financial guidance analysis and reports to Association and branch staff to support effective decision-making and stewardship of resources.
- Communicate financial information clearly and effectively with leadership staff and external partners(e.g. vendors auditors donors) ensuring transparency and understanding.
- Support cross-department initiatives by sharing financial insights and helping non-financial staff interpret reports and budgets.
Other Responsibilities
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
- Attend/complete required abuse risk management training.
- Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
- Follow mandated reporting requirements.
- Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
Qualifications
*Compensation will be determined commensurate qualifications and experience. *
- Bachelors degree in accounting
- 2 years experience in accounting or related field
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and assignments
- Effective decision making and problem-solving skills
- Effective interpersonal skills to provide excellent customer service while gathering analyzing and providing information.
- Work well in a team environment
- Excellent attention to detail
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Accounting Software
- Account Analysis
- GAAP
- QuickBooks
- Pivot tables
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- Sage
- Account Reconciliation
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
