Staff Accountant - Payables

Benefits

Free Y membership for you and your family at Nor Cal locations, a 10% retirement contribution after eligibility, two no-cost medical plan options, and six weeks PTO per year.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for providing financial and administrative assistance to the accounting department, carrying out essential functions in keeping with the Goals, Policies and Mission of the YMCA of the East Bay.

• Work closely with Y staff and outside vendors to monitor and process purchase orders and accounts payable, research payments, resolve vendor discrepancies and assist with weekly check runs.
• Record journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts as assigned.
• Work closely with Controller and other Y staff to update and maintain leases information in lease software.
• Prepare and submit sales & use tax reports.
• Deposit checks and maintain documentation per Y policies and procedures.
• Maintain filing systems and records management.
• Receive, sort and distribute mail.
• Audit support.
• Process business license renewals.
• Various department administrative tasks and other duties as assigned.

• Regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• Often required to sit, reach and move around the work environment.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience.
• Experience working with Sage Intacct preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and other computer programs necessary to perform the duties of the job.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities as well as exhibit flexibility, adaptability and ownership.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgement.
• Customer focused with a service-oriented mindset and positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently, under supervision.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Entry level

Full-time

• Accounting / Auditing and Finance
• Industries:
  Wholesale