Take the next step in your career with this rewarding opportunity to join the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, as the Staff Accountant, in Chesapeake, Virginia. You will love the city of Chesapeake, with great schools, and convenient shopping centers. The beach resort area of Virginia Beach is only miles away. The Outer Banks, NC are only a short drive away.
The YMCA of South Hampton Roads association is recognized as a cutting edge leader in the membership arena. The association serves the communities of: Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore of Virginia, Outer Banks and Elizabeth City, North Carolina. We are the 8th largest membership YMCA in the United States with 40,000 membership unites and 110,000 members. Our facilities consist of 19 family centers a resident camp 2 regional outdoor day camps, 6 program locations of The First Tee of Hampton Roads and over 45 licensed child care sites.
The Staff Accountant will have full responsibility for the corporate general ledger, financial reporting, and other assigned financial projects.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Accountable for completion of assigned goals as measured by the number of people served, cause driven measures, service satisfaction scores, operating results, and supervisor evaluation of assigned duties.
- An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet minimum requirements of the position. They may include criminal background and reference checks, E-Verify, drug test, driver’s license record, and/or a Child Protective Services Check (CPS). Additional driver’s license check, CPS, criminal background check, alcohol, and/or drug testing may be required to be processed in the future in order to meet and/or maintain the requirements of this position.
- Essential Functions
- Prepares journal entries for Association
- Enters and post all financial transactions in accounting software
- Monitors daily operating bank account activity
- Reconciles Association bank accounts
- Maintains and reconciles subsidiary records to general ledger account balances
- Researches and resolves financial issues
- Reviews and audits Association financial records
- Generates and distributes financial statements and related supplemental reports
- Maintains and ensures completeness of filing system for original source documentation
- Serves as liaison for all corporate and center staff related to reports, postings, balances, and other financial matters
- Assists center staff in understanding and maintaining business and finance related procedures throughout the Association
- Understands internal controls and how they apply to our Association and ensure internal controls are adhered to. Reports any suspected irregularities to supervisor
- Assists in the conversion of the internal financial statements to GAAP
- Processes credit card and EFT refunds and bounced checks
- Serves as backup for the preparation and deposit of all monetary receipts for corporate office
- Assists in financial projects that may occur from time to time, such as annual audits and computer conversions
- Assists in other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Walk, run, stand, climb, kneel, sit on floor and get back up and stoop
- Lift and pull up to 50 pounds
- Stand or sit for long periods of time
- Walk, run, stand, climb, kneel, sit on floor and get back up and stoop
- Continuous operations requiring attention to detail and multitasking
- Lift and pull up to 50 pounds
- Stand or sit for long periods of time
- Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time
- Physically able to successfully complete required certifications
- Preferred 2 years of accounting experience
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
- Must have the ability to quickly learn and utilize YMCA proprietary software
- Must have strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with co-workers at all levels of technical knowledge
- Must be organized and able to focus on details and accuracy
- Must possess high attention to detail
- Must protect organization by keeping information confidential
- Must be able to set priorities and manage multiple concurrent tasks
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Requires a person of maturity, good judgment and professionalism, who can operate with a minimum of guidance from the Director of Accounting
- Requires ability to exercise appropriate independent judgment and to assess facts and issues.
- Requires effective team-building and team-leadership skills
- Must maintain cooperative, functional relationships with senior leadership team, peers, and subordinates
- Must maintain positive, energetic attitude toward YMCA work, goals, and values
- Must have superior oral and written communication skills and the ability to respond to a wide variety of constituencies, including staff, volunteers, members, program participants, vendors, community leaders, etc.
The YMCA of South Hampton Roads is committed to the development of staff leadership. In addition to a robust benefit program, the YMCA of South Hampton Roads also provides training to secure a promising future for our employees and our association. Excellent benefits package includes competitive pay, generous time off, membership, health benefits and the industry leading 12% retirement plan.
Salary: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00