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Junior Staff Accountant

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Boca Raton, FL, USA
Full-time

This position, under the direction of the Director of Accounting, is responsible for all financial accounting transactions stemming from development and fundraising activities and will provide accounting and finance development support Association-wide along with responsibility for data administration, Annual Campaign Pledges and donations, special events, managing grant funds, invoices, cash receipts, and other special projects as may be assigned.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Manages accounting functions for all donor pledges, including recording of pledges, invoicing, cash receipts, and month-end close reports
  • Generates financial reports, as needed
  • Serves as accounting point person for Annual Campaign
  • Prepare and mail monthly billing statements
  • Grant management, accounting and analysis
  • Assist VP/CFO and Senior Accountant with special projects
  • Comply with internal controls and best practices
  • Provide information for auditors and other special projects
  • Responsibility for donor systems and database management
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or Accounting
Skills/Experience: 
  • 3-5 years of related experience
  • A proven track record of academic and professional excellence
  • Experienced and skilled in A/P, A/R and Collections
  • Must be detailed oriented with the ability to provide accurate and timely information
  • Excellent mathematical and computational skills
  • Excellent computer skills – must have strong proficiency in Excel
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment and through collaboration
  • Ability to adhere to Fiscal policies and procedures
  • Ability to adhere to GAAP
  • Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills required
  • Ability to apply strong problem solving techniques
  • A strong sense of maturity and responsibility are required for this job.
  • Must be open minded with a willingness to learn new systems and processes
  • Must be a quick learner
  • Ability to adapt, quickly, to a new environment
  • Must be highly confidential
  • Familiarity with non-profit accounting preferred
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $37,000.00 - $42,000.00

Additional Information: 
  • Must complete successful criminal background check and drug screen.
  • All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation.  The YMCA promotes an equal employment opportunity work place which includes reasonable accommodation of otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees.  Please see your manager should you have any questions about this policy or these job duties.
  • This job description may not be all-inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management.  Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.
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 5 2018
Active Until: 
May 5 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit