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POSITION SUMMARY:This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Sr. Accounting Director maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and coordinates accounting functions such as general ledger/account maintenance, account reconciliation, data processing and reporting. This position prepares, analyzes, and reviews financial statements using accounting principles.

JOB LOCATION: Association office located in the Wellmark YMCA in downtown Des Moines and supports all the branches of the association.
HOURS/DAYS SCHEDULE: Standard work week, but will occasionally work evening or weekend hours to accommodate activities such as meetings and events. SALARY: $70,000 - $80,000 annualized CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: June 30, 2024 - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the general ledger structure and financial reporting.
2. Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information by structured and routine closing of the books.
3. Assumes responsibility for effectively researching, tracking and resolving accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.
4. Generate financial statements and perform month-end variance and trend analysis; review for completeness, accuracy and compliance.
5. Assist with the coordination and preparation of the annual budget process.
6. Manage and assist with financial preparation for external agreements, contracts and leases.
7. Prepare ad-hoc reports and provide other accounting assistance as needed.
8. Assess current accounting operations and internal controls, recommending and implementing new processes.
9. Coordinate and prepare year-end work papers for auditor review.
10. Prepare quarterly and annual compliance reports.
11. Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including hiring and training staff.
12. Performs daily cash management, monthly bank reconciliation, and maintenance of recurring journal entries; reviews and prepares non-recurring journal entries.
13. Reconciles assigned general ledger accounts, including but not limited to, bank/credit drafts.
14. Receives, assesses and records grants and income, ensuring the proper accounting treatment is applied.
15. May serve as liaison for the day-to-day banking activities.
16. Completes a variety of accounting, financial analysis, and budget projects.
17. Serves as a resource and participates as a leader/member of various staff committees and leadership groups.
18. Perform additional duties as required.