Staff Accountant Ii

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Staff Accountant II is responsible for maintaining the general ledger and performing other financial functions. Additionally, this role performs a variety of administrative and accounting functions including planning, organizing, developing, implementing, and coordinating the accounting processes. The ability to independently analyze system transactions and postings for accuracy is also a requirement for this role. This position may involve early morning, evening, and weekend responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Responsible for performing and recording inventory and cash audits on accounting scheduled process.
• Perform and assist in month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including cash reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and discrepancies are resolved.
• Track and maintain fixed assets, including depreciation schedules and asset disposals.
• Process Accounts Receivable transactions as needed.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency.
• Prepares or assists taxes filings (State of Michigan Sales Tax and 1099).
• Responsible for tracking and maintain the Association contracts and agreements.
• Assist in maintaining the Association system credits and gift cards.
• Assist for the Association chargebacks and collections.
• Assist in maintaining charge and credit card accounts, including updating all internal documents and audits.
• Prepares monthly account reconciliations, research variances, prepare documentation and support, and follow up to clear reconciling items.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve discrepancies or variances in financial data,
• Works with other departments to ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and regulations and ensure compliance with GAAP principles.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the accounting/finance department.
• Assists with the preparation of the annual independent and single audit.
• Performs accounting functions, distributes charges to proper accounts and maintains appropriate general ledger subsidiary records.
• Provides support to the Association on requests for assistance relating to membership and childcare bank draft, accounting, budgeting, auditing procedures, and/or software application assistance.
• Supports the Association special events by attending meetings and events, handling cash, post-event reconciliation, and providing general support as needed.
• Builds and develop a team atmosphere within the department; provide other accounting department coverage as needed – act as a member of a cross functional team.
• Performs various accounting analyses or special projects as requested.

Perform any other function necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids.

COMPENSATION:

$22 - $25 per hour; Full Time Hourly; Non-Exempt (40 hours per week)

BENEFITS:

• Free YMCA Family Membership and discounted program fees
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, beginning at 3 weeks per year
• 9 Paid Holidays per year
• 12% retirement contribution upon eligibility, learn more here.
• 403(b) retirement savings account
• The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. More information can be found here.
• Paid Parental Leave
• Discounted childcare
• Long term disability, basic life insurance and other voluntary benefits
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program and resources for you and your family
• Community Discounts, and more!

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) from four-year college or university; three years of accounting/finance experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required. YMCA or not-for-profit experience preferred. Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. This position requires a detail-oriented person with abilities to organize and maintain records accurately.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment and 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

· Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.

· Ability to apply critical thinking skills to troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis.

· Ability to present data and concepts to large groups of people and be understood.

· Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

· Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

TRAVEL

10% of local travel within the state of Michigan; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences or training.

PM21

Compensation details: 22-25 Hourly Wage

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