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Staff Accountant

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Summit, NJ, USA
Full-time

Under the direction of the CFO, the Staff Accountant is responsible for a variety of tasks related to accounts receivable and accounts payable including maintenance of files related to these areas. (S)he is also responsible for insurance files and reporting.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Responsible for day to day general accounting functions in support of the Controller and CFO.
  • Record cash receipts, program revenue, financial aid and fee transactions and data from sub-ledgers to general ledger consistent with internal controls.
  • Review monthly billing and accounts receivable functions, monitor delinquencies and potential bad debt; reconcile A/R sub-ledger to general ledger.
  • Manage data interface, including pledges and cash received, from BB Raiser’s Edge to Daxko Accounting. 
  • Assist Controller with monthly reconciliation of Raisers Edge Reports of fundraising revenue and receivables with Daxko Accounting.
  • Manage accounts payable including data entry, review of invoices for accuracy, approvals and proper coding; reporting and analysis of expenses, reconciliation of A/P sub-ledger to general ledger.
  • Prepares cash disbursements as needed within the limits of cash flow.
  • Reconcile monthly activity of company credit card.
  • Maintains complete and accurate files of all vendors and all accounts payable transactions.
  • Record monthly journal entries as required
  • Assist Controller with recording and analysis of Prepaid Expenses, Deferred Revenue and allocations.
  • Assists with preparation for the annual audit.
  • Maintains Association Services petty cash.
  • Maintains insurance certificates, including input into Content Verse System.
  • Maintains and submits Incident reports to Redwoods Insurance, including input into Content Verse System.
  • Assists the CFO and Controller with day to day financial and business operations.
  • Assist in the budget process including reporting and updating monthly forecasts.
  • Attends trainings, seminars and meetings as required.
  • Performs other job-related duties as requested and necessary.
  • As an Ambassador for the Y, communicates to members, volunteers, and the general public that the Y is the nation’s leading non-profit committed to strengthening the community through Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.
Educational Background: 
An Associate’s Degree in a related field or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum of two years related experience in accounting/bookkeeping.
  • DAXKO experience or work within a YMCA or another non-profit preferred.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong knowledge of Excel and accounting software.
  • Experience or knowledge of SMART Tuition and/or Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge a plus
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $42,000.00 - $47,000.00

Job Function: 

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
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: 
Apr 29 2019
Active Until: 
May 29 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit