Accounting Specialist
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Posted on:
15 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
YWCA Cass Clay is currently seeking a full-time Accounting Specialist. The Accounting Specialist supports the mission of YWCA Cass Clay by assisting with daily accounting operations and maintaining accurate financial records. This role requires a basic understanding of GAAP and financial principles and supports deposits journal entries reconciliations and financial reporting under the supervision of Finance staff. The Accounting Specialist analyzes financial data assists with grant and audit activities and upholds accuracy confidentiality and professionalism.
Job Duties:
- Process daily deposit assist in deposit entries and perform monthly bank reconciliations.
- Assist with month end closing activities including general journal entries and preparation of financial reports such as balance sheets and income statements.
- Maintain accounts receivable records and support the internal teams including actual vs. budgeted expense tracking.
- Maintain accounts receivable records and support timely and collections.
- Assist in tracking financial performance development and fundraising campaigns.
- Reconcile grant funds and prepare grant draw requests and reimbursement documentation in compliance with funder requirements.
- Assist in leading audits system improvements and special finance-related projects or department initiatives.
- Compile analyze and track financial data to support organizational decision-making.
- Provide general administrative support to Finance team including document preparation filing and record retention.
- Collaborate effectively as part of the accounting team and assist team members with additional tasks or projects as needed.
- Handle sensitive or confidential information with honesty and integrity.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of basic accounting and financial principles.
- Associate degree in accounting finance or a related field or a minimum of two years of relevant experience preferred.
- Aptitude for math and proficiency with computers including Microsoft Excel.
- High level of organization accuracy efficiency and attention to detail.
- Ability and willingness to take on new challenges and adapt to changing priorities.
- Excellent oral written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Prompt reliable attendance is required.
- Ability to meet all background check requirements.
- An understanding of appreciation for and support of the mission of the YWCA Cass Clay.
Requirements:
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this position. While performing the responsibilities for this position the employee is required to sit walk twist at waist and drive frequently. They are required to stand climb climb stairs bend push carry squat kneel stoop crouch and reach overhead occasionally. The employee will stand in place and perform other static motions occasionally and sit at desk frequently. This employee will perform repetitive motions such as keying data entry and wrist motion frequently and reaching above shoulders occasionally. They are required to lift up to 20 lbs. from shoulder height to overhead occasionally carry up to 20 lbs. occasionally and they push and carry up to 40 lbs. occasionally.
The description above provides the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Account Payable
- Invoicing
- Journal Entry
- Data Entry
- Accounting & Finance
- Tax Returns
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- Reporting
- Payroll
- Financial statement
- Account Receivable
- ACCA
- CPA
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