Accountant II

OUR CULTURE:
At the Y, you can channel your passion into a lifelong career helping to deliver positive change. Every day, our staff – of all ages and from all walks of life – work to bridge the gaps in community needs by nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving our community’s health and well-being, and providing support to our neighbors, by serving others, building strong relationships, and incorporating our YMCA values into our everyday work.

• Assists Finance Director with day-to-day functions of the accounting and business operations for YMCA and its related entities.
• Performs daily cash management, monthly bank reconciliation, assigned general ledger account reconciliation, preparation of invoices for accounts receivable, and maintenance of recurring journal entries; reviews and prepares non-recurring journal entries.
• Assists in the preparation and analysis of the monthly financial statements in relationship to the budget, prior year, and strategic plan. Assists branches with the analysis of their financial statements.
• Assists with month end/year end closings and work papers for the auditors.
• Assists with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax and informational returns.
• Submits and reports on Senior Third Party membership monthly usage and income and assists in maintaining accurate Senior Third Party membership records.
• Supports staff by preparing requested reports and having a working knowledge on required entries for memberships, childcare, and contributions.
• Receives grants and income and prepares information for the Financial Development office.
• Works with case managers at the Department of Family and Child Services and other entities to setup registration and invoicing of clients.
• Completes a variety of accounting, financial analysis, budget, and software application projects.
• Assists other Accounting Staff with invoice processing, payment to vendors, and Shift Close Out processing.
• May serve as liaison for the day-to-day banking activities.
• Attends assigned meetings and prepares and distribute, meeting minutes, maintaining confidentiality and retaining sensitive information within the accounting department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting plus at least three years of accounting experience (or equivalent).
  • May be substituted with an associate degree and at least four years of related work experience
• General knowledge of fund accounting principles.
• Experience with general ledgers, accounting functions, and accounting software.
• High proficiency with computerized accounting systems and sound working knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Excellent customer service skills with emphasis on ability to manage challenging customer, vendor, or employee situations and ability to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Strong data gathering, problem solving, analytical, and organizational/time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be dependable and work well with confidential matters.
• YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
  • If not currently certified, certification to be completed within 24 months.
• Completion of YMCA required trainings
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
• Position may have to manage several projects at one time and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs and requests of others.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The YMCA of the Inland Northwest commits to being an inclusive organization for all. Driven by our mission and values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility we actively work to close equity gaps for marginalized and underserved groups. We are inspired to elevate social justice issues facing our community, remove systemic barriers, welcome cultural diversity, and create equity for those in greatest need. Through collaboration with our diverse community partners together we work to effect meaningful change. In all things, we are dedicated to ensuring our Y is a safe, welcoming place for all people to be, belong, and become. The YMCA of the Inland Northwest provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants.

STARTING PAY: $23-$28/hour depending upon experience

WHAT YOU GET FROM WORKING AT THE YMCA:

• Frequent opportunities to makes a difference in the lives of youth, adults, and senior members
• Family YMCA membership with program discounts available
• Paid sick time accruing at 1 hour every 40 hours worked
• Medical, Dental Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical or Dependent Care, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance. Medical Insurance starts at $45/month for employee-only coverage.
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation time accruing at 7.66 hours a month (starting at 11 days per year)
• Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child while employee is on site and working
• Flexible schedules that work for YOU
• Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service (1,000 or more hours worked required in each anniversary year)

The happiest and most fulfilled Y staff are motivated to help others and want to be a part of something larger than themselves. Join our team! Come be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

Apply today!