Staff Accountant

Job Description

For more than 60 years, the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA has served the community of Greater Arlington, Mansfield, and Kennedale communities. We believe a healthy community is a strong one. Through our innovative programs, we address health disparities, support mental wellness, and removed financial barriers improving spirit, mind, and body.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and standard accounting practices.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and accounting software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling financial information.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Commitment to providing outstanding customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

• Compile and reconcile daily deposits from all branches and the administrative office against accounting reports.
• Record daily journal entries for all deposits.
• Partner with Frost Bank to resolve payment exceptions and banking discrepancies.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and timely.
• Oversee the accounts payable process for multiple branch locations, including invoice verification, coding, approval tracking, and payment processing.
• Prepare and process weekly check runs.
• Monitor credit accounts and reconcile transactions with approved check requests.
• Prepare monthly scholarship reports.
• Reconcile and process monthly ACH billing for new accounts as they are established.
• Monitor, investigate, and resolve disputed membership billing transactions through Merchant Services.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including preparation of journal entries.
• Support the annual financial audit and IRS Form 990 preparation.
• Maintain and provide quarterly updates to the Association's internal control documentation.
• Reconcile the monthly Frost bank statement.
• Reconcile prepaid expense and accrued liability accounts monthly.
• Prepare documentation and reporting for annual 1099 filings.
• Administer the contract labor process.
• Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture by providing responsive accounting support to branches and administrative departments.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

This position offers the opportunity to work remotely up to two days per week after an initial onboarding period.