Staff Accountant

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YMCA of the USA
Pittsfield, MA, USA
Full-time

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Staff Accountant at Berkshire Family YMCA maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and coordinates intermediate level accounting functions such as general ledger/account maintenance, account reconciliation, data processing and reporting.

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.
  • Assists in payroll processing and maintenance of payroll system.
  • Organizes resources and deliverables to best meet intended goals and outcomes.
  • 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.
  • Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred or Associate’s degree in accounting or related field plus at least one year of accounting experience (or equivalent).
Skills/Experience: 
  • 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.
  • 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: 

https://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/details/40196

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: 
Sep 10 2019
Active Until: 
Oct 10 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit