Senior Accountant

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YMCA of the USA
St. Louis, MO, USA
Full-time

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The incumbent coordinates intermediate level accounting functions such as general ledger/account maintenance, account reconciliation, data processing and reporting. 

This position is a higher-level technical position that will assist the Controller with financial reporting, implementing new accounting pronouncements, implementing new software and systems, and craft internal controls, Policies and Procedures. The candidate should be a CPA or will sit for the exam in the next 12 months.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Performs daily cash management, monthly bank reconciliation, and maintenance of recurring journal entries; reviews and prepares non-recurring journal entries.
  • Reconciles assigned general ledger accounts, including but not limited to, bank/credit drafts.
  • Processes returned checks and drafts in the accounting system.
  • Receives grants and income and prepares the deposit and cash report.
  • Processes office petty cash and replenishes account as needed.
  • Prepares and analyzes the monthly financial statements in relationship to the budget, prior year, and strategic plan.  Assists branches with the analysis of their financial statements.
  • May serve as liaison for the day-to-day banking activities.   
  • Assists with month end and year end closings.
  • Completes a variety of accounting, financial analysis, and budget projects. 
  • Reconciles bank statements and writes up journal entries.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum five years’ experience.
  • Certified public accountant preferred.
  • Knowledge of general ledger and accounting functions.
  • Knowledge of and expertise with computerized accounting systems and sound working knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing.
  • Excellent problem solving skills.
  • Must be highly organized and have the ability to work with confidential matters.
How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=26805&...

Job Function: 
Accounting / Finance

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
May 24 2018
Active Until: 
Jun 24 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit