Senior Accountant

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Treasury/Cash Management and Fund Accounting

• Maintain restricted and reserve fund schedules to comply with various grants, contributions, trusts or management designated reserve policies/contracts.
• Responsible for daily banking activity to move funds between restricted and operating accounts and line of credit utilization.
• Manage draw down of various grant funds
• Manage review and accounting interpretation of accounting treatment and compliance with all grants in line with FASB and GAAP

• Compile and analyze information throughout the month and prepares timely journal entries to drive towards an efficient and effective closing process.
• Review financials for accuracy and completeness to proactively resolve issues and assist with the preparation of preliminary financial statements for leadership
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly and resolve variances and discrepancies by working with staff to resolve problems and provide supporting documentation for corrections.
• Supports Controller with the month‑end close process

• Analyze and reconcile daily, weekly, monthly and annually data sets to ensure alignment of Bank, Billing System, Customer accounts and General Ledger
• Maintain and provide account analysis on receivable aging
• Establish policies and procedures for various grant accounting and reporting
• Support cash forecasting (Short‑Term and Long‑Term)
• Assist with budget preparation
• Perform data projections or relevant research as assigned

• Drive continuous improvement thru problem identification and resolution of systems improvements
• Review/Update/Setup Accounts Receivable process and procedures to improve efficiency and implement any changes if necessary

• Meet accounts receivable financial standards by providing annual accounts receivable budget information; monitoring trends; identifying variances; and suggesting corrective actions
• Assist with year‑end closing, working schedules for annual audit and research and supporting documentation required by auditors.
• Maintain financial security by adhering to and auditing internal accounting controls
• Support annual financial statement preparation for management, the Board, and outside agencies.
• Maintain records, and assist in preparation of various internal and external reports, including reports for various federal and state agencies, YUSA reporting, and IRS Form 990 tax return for review by the CEO and board.

• Maintain documentation of processes, policies and procedures.
• Backup for other accounting positions and other general accounting functions
• Other accounting as assigned

• Required 4 year Degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 2 years of experience
• Excellent data management and Microsoft skills
• Experience with banking and treasury systems highly preferred
• Experience with contract interpretation for accounting treatment
• Understanding of GAAP, Fiscal policy, audit and other regulatory requirements
• Candidates must have A/R and A/P experience, excellent communication and customer service skills
• Preferred work experience in audit of Non‑Profit Organizations
• Financial analysis and budgetary experience
• Process improvement/change management experience
• Proactive, self‑motivated, acts with sense of urgency and follow through
• Great attention to detail and well organized
• Solves problems effectively
• Establish/maintain relationships and promote team environment
• Effective communication skills (written and oral)
• Ability to perform and complete multiple tasks or projects in a timely manner
• Must be able to work well independently and also in a team environment

Mission Advancement:
Reinforces the Y's values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCAs efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program, fundraising, and policy leadership levels. Secures resources and support for all philanthropic endeavors.

Collaboration:

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