Senior Accountant

Position: Senior Accountant

Hours/Week: Full Time 36 hours/week

Compensation: $70,000/year

Reports to: VP of Finance

Direct Reports: Accountant I and Accountant II

Internal Job Code: FIN-ACCT-SA

Date Posted: 4/10/2025

Organization Overview

Since 1906 YWCA Utah has been a voice for women, a force for change, and a place for hope. Our enduring belief is that better lives for women – all women – will lead to stronger families and communities.  YWCA is Utah’s most comprehensive provider of family violence services; our programs include walk-in services and a crisis line, emergency shelter, transitional housing, children’s programs, and a vast array of supportive services. In addition to our work in the area of family violence, the YWCA also reaches out broadly into the community with offerings for every woman, including a nationally accredited child care and early education center, leadership opportunities for women at all life stages, and opportunities to participate more fully in civic life.

Mission: YWCA Utah is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women,

and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

YWCA Utah is an equal employment opportunity employer and values a diverse workplace.

Benefits – Full-Time

In addition to being a part of an organization dedicated to race & gender equity in Utah, benefits of working at YWCA include:  

• Paid parental leave (six weeks after 12 months of employment)
• Generous package of vacation, sick, and bereavement time available to all employees (amount accrued varies based on hours/week)
• Health and dental insurance eligibility for employees, partners, and dependents
• 11 paid holidays
• Employer retirement contribution of up to 10.5% of gross annual salary when eligible
• Professional development with internal and external training opportunities
• Free Employee Assistance Program providing counseling options to employees, partners, and dependents

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant plays a vital role in the financial operations of YWCA Utah by overseeing key accounting processes and ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timeliness in financial data. This position supervises two junior-level accountants and acts as a key reviewer and backup across all core financial processes. The Senior Accountant will lead efforts in transaction review, bank reconciliation, asset tracking, and department-level financial accuracy, with a focus on strong internal controls and effective departmental reporting.

Essential Job functions

Leadership & Oversight

• Supervise junior-level accountants, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Serve as a backup to junior accountants during absences or high-volume periods.

Transaction Management

• Review and approve bills and cash receipts entered by junior accountants.
• Ensure all entries are correctly allocated to the appropriate department, program, and grant.

Reconciliations & System Management

• Import and reconcile bank transactions in NetSuite on a daily basis.
• Monitor transaction integrity and resolve discrepancies promptly.

Asset & Expense Tracking

• Reconcile and track fixed assets and enter depreciation schedules.
• Manage and reconcile prepaid expenses; prepare and enter corresponding journal entries.

Process & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies.
• Maintain accurate and complete financial records to support audits and compliance reviews.
• Collaborate with the finance team to identify and implement process improvements.

Competencies & Essential Skills:

• Problem Solving/Analytical Thinker: Ability to solve and analyze problems effectively and efficiently.
• Communication/Interpersonal Skills: Ability to provide exceptional customer service to supporters, partners, board members and co-workers. Exceptional communication skills and ability to respond to difficult situations.
• Time Management: Ability to multitask and work efficiently within close time constraints. Ability to work under pressure and in a stressful environment.
• Business Knowledge: Ability to master the components of a multi-disciplinary and multi-programmatic organization and partner organizations. Knowledge and understanding of Anti-racism, gender equity and violence against women.
• Organization: Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Judgement and Decision Making: Ability to exercise initiative, sound judgement and problem solving techniques in the decision-making process.
• Technology/Tools: Ability to use various computer systems and applications including proficiency in online and electronic communication strategies.
• Commitment to mission: Demonstrates commitment to YWCA Utah’s mission and philosophy. Actively engages in YWCA Utah’s anti-racism work.
• Compliance: Adhere to YWCA Utah’s policies and is committed to act legally and ethically within the scope of the work.

Ideal candidates will have the following:

1. Welcoming & inclusive personality
2. General knowledge of direct victim services, violence against women and sexual violence issues; gender and race equity, from a feminist perspective.
3. Understanding of equity, anti-oppression and trauma-informed philosophies.

Qualifications

• An understanding of, and agreement with, YWCA Utah’s mission, values and philosophy regarding the elimination of racism, empowerment of women and commitment to anti-oppression work and social justice.
• Understanding and commitment to issues of cultural diversity and anti-racism.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of accounting experience with increasing responsibilities.
• Experience supervising staff and performing higher-level reconciliations.
• Understanding of nonprofit accounting, grant management, or departmental cost allocation is a plus.
• Ability to work scheduled hours on a regular basis, some weekends and evenings required.
• Proficiency with general office duties, computer systems and technology such as Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as NetSuite.
• Excellent writing, interpersonal communication, and public speaking skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time, evaluate progress, and adjust activities to complete projects within established timeframe.
• Demonstrated experience functioning within multidisciplinary settings.
• Skilled in establishing effective working relationships.
• Ability to collaborate and invite collaboration.
• Able to demonstrate skills in effective communication, conflict resolution and problem solving.
• If driving on business, a valid Utah driver’s license, access to an automobile, and valid auto insurance required.

Physical/Sensory Demands

Work is generally performed in a safe office environment.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit for long periods of time; use computer to enter data; use telephone to converse with customers and employees; walk and stand for long periods of time; perform repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement. Travel to attend conferences, training, outreach and other events occurs routinely. Rarely required to lift up to 30 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

YWCA Utah is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process due to disability, it is available upon request. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Salary : $70,000