Accounting Assistant

Position: ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
# ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT Hot Job Association Office - Carpinteria, CA 93013## Overview Salary Range $24.00 - $27.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time## Description
** BENEFITS THAT BENEFIT YOU
*** FREE YMCA Family Gym Membership and Program Discounts
* FREE Medical HMO Plans Available, Long-term Disability, Employee Assistance Programs, Basic Life Insurance
* Affordable Medical PPO Option
* Education Assistance Program Up To $1,500 per year
* YMCA Retirement Fund
* Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, and Holidays
* Flexible Schedule
** What Does an Accounting Assistant Do?
*** Enter and process third party payments and reconcile to member and organization accounts
* Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities to ensure government and agency receivable transactions are estimated and recorded into the proper accounting period
* Process physical and ACH payments received at the Association Office and complete deposit procedures related to those transactions
* Prepare journal entries as needed
* Serve as primary backup for Accounts Payable Manager
* Generate financial reports related to accounts receivable, including aging reports, cash collections, and bad debt analysis and work with staff to update billing information and collect past due balances
* Communicate, coordinate and train branch staff on proper membership and operating processes and procedures
* Communicate to collection agencies and chargeback centers to ensure accuracy with members disputing charges, send to collections, or those removed from collections
* Work with members and staff to resolve account discrepancies and/or ensure that payments are correctly applied and received in a timely fashion
* Assist branches in processing and uploading any required data and information needed by third party agencies in their billing requirements
* Utilize various communication channels, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to follow up with members and collect outstanding payments (i.e. dues and donations) in a confidential manner
** Our Commitment to Belonging
** At the Channel Islands YMCA, we are committed to building bridges within our communities. We aspire to create spaces, experiences, and a culture where all people belong and feel connected.#ciymcahigh## Qualifications
* Must be at least 18 years old
* Associate’s degree (Accounting or Finance preferred); related work experience may offset degree requirement
* 2+ years' experience in related work preferred
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs and ability to quickly learn new systems
* Knowledge of basic accounting principles
* Complete required certifications within 60 days of hire
* Complete all required Branch and Position specific trainings as required within two weeks of hire
* Ability to obtain a criminal record clearance
* Maintain a valid California driver’s license, active participation in the California DMV Pull Program, an acceptable driving record and approval status as determined by the Channel Islands YMCA and/or its insurance carrier