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Staff Accountant

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Springfield, VA, United States
Full-time

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for maintaining the general ledger for all of the ASYMCA branch offices; process AR/AP; and, prepare journal entries.  The successful candidate will also assist the ASYMCA Controller and perform other accounting duties as assigned. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Accounting/bookkeeping services for ASYMCA HQ and branch offices: Post cash receipts to the accounting software general ledger; process accounts payable (full cycle); post petty cash, inter-company transactions to both branch accounts and HQ accounts; analyze general ledger accounts for errors and omissions; reconcile general ledger accounts to subsidiary ledgers.  Produce the branch monthly income statement, balance sheet and process the bank reconciliations. 
  • Cash receipts:  Enter daily Headquarter receipts in accounting software, review general ledger account for errors and omissions.
  • Accounts Payables: Obtain required approvals, input and post invoices to accounting software, track payment dates, and maintain payment schedule for repetitive vendors.  Print checks.  Retrieve and compile payable information as required, interface with vendors and colleagues to resolve billing deputes.
  • Accounts Receivables: Prepare, make copies and maintain files for invoices to outside parties and branches.  Record payments received in subsidiary journals.  Prepare general ledger entries and post to accounting software.  Review payment history for late, missing and/or erroneously posted payments.  
  • Become proficient in the Intacct accounting software; assist branches with software problems/questions, learn the accounting policies and procedures and assist HQ and branch staff with inquiries.
  • Establish and maintain positive working relationship with ASYMCA staff.  
  • Support ASYMCA Controller with finance administrative duties and preparations for Board meetings and annual audit.
Educational Background: 
Accounting degree required
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience
  • Nonprofit experience highly preferred
  • Knowledge of Intacct and/or QuickBooks software a plus
  • Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new procedures and software 
  • Organized and reliable
  • Enjoys new challenges
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Be able to work in a team environment as well as independently.  
  •  This position is fast-paced and the work is high-volume.  Great organizational skills are a must.
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: 
Dec 1 2017
Active Until: 
Dec 31 2017
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit