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Kingston, NY, USA
Full-time

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Manages accounting functions, including cash receipts, payroll and accounts payable. Administers approved accounting policies and procedures throughout the YMCA. Ensures preparation of complete and accurate monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Assists in the preparation of the operating budget.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Hires, trains, supervises and manages all accounting personnel and budgets, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, grants management and general accounting areas.
  • Maintains an accounting system to accomplish the proper recording and reporting
  • of all operations, transactions, assets and liabilities of the YMCA for all funds.
  • Serves as resource person to management and program personnel in all matters relating to
  • accounting and accounts payable.
  • Supervises or prepares reconciliations of all YMCA bank accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Prepares financial statements required by management, the Board, and outside agencies.
  • Maintains records, and prepare various internal and external reports, including reports for various federal and state agencies. Prepares the IRS Form 990 tax return for review by the CEO and board.
  • Maintains records and supervises the preparation of reports.
  • Facilitates key functions such as annual independent audit. Develops and maintains key relationships, including with banks and insurers.
  • Coordinates and supervises operating cash flow management.
  • Processes Payroll through ADP Payroll; and manages ADP onboarding for new hires and employee record management
  • Conducts special internal audits, accounting studies, analyses and cost studies as required. 
  • Provides recommendations.
  • Works closely with IT staff to ensure that computer and software systems provide accurate information and adequate internal controls.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Possess or working towards an Accounting Designation, such as Certified Management 
  • Accountant (preferred)
  • Understanding of and experience in GAAP are required.
  • Five years of experience or more in a supervisory accounting role.
  • Experience in a nonprofit environment is preferred.
  • Knowledge of banks, banking systems and cash management.
  • Knowledge of and expertise with computerized accounting systems.
  • Ability to develop and use spreadsheets and standard business software systems.
  • Knowledge of Daxko Systems desired
  • Knowledge of CampBrain software desired.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $55,000.00 - $61,000.00

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: 
May 3 2018
Active Until: 
Jun 3 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit