Accounting Clerk

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YMCA of the USA
Summit, NJ, USA
Full-time

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for a variety of tasks related to accounts receivable and accounts payable including maintenance of files related to these areas.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Enters all vendor invoices into accounting system (Daxko) and prepares payments within designated time frames and cash flow limits.
  • Maintains complete and accurate files of all vendors and credit card charges and all accounts payable transactions.
  • Performs daily cash management, monthly bank reconciliations and bi-monthly cash disbursements.
  • Reviews and prepares recurring and non-recurring journal entries monthly, including updating schedules. Assists with preparation of month-end and year-end closing and the annual audit.
  • Acts as liaison for day to day banking activities, inclusive of collecting, preparing and delivering daily deposits to the bank. Reconciles and uploads daily cash receipts into the accounting system.
  • Completes weekly reconciliations of contributions with the Development department utilizing Daxko Accounting and Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge.
  • Completes monthly reconciliations of payments with the Childcare/Camp departments utilizing Daxko Accounting and Smart Tuition.
  • Processes NSF checks and drafts in the accounting system and maintain all records pertaining to NSF chargebacks.
  • Maintains Association Services petty cash.
  • Maintains insurance certificates for all vendors.
  • Assists the Controller and acts as back-up in his/her absence.
  • Attends trainings, seminars and meetings as required.
  • Informs the Controller and/or CFO of situations requiring his/her attention.
  • 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.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum of two years related experience in accounting/bookkeeping.
  • Experience working with computerized accounting systems and sound working knowledge of Excel and Word.
  • Knowledge of general ledger and accounting functions.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work with confidential matters.
  • Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be available to work evenings or weekends, if required.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00

How to Apply: 

https://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/details/40274

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 19 2019
Active Until: 
Oct 19 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit