Junior Accountant
YMCA of the Roses•York, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Junior Accountant maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and coordinates intermediate level accounting functions such as accounts payables, general ledger/account maintenance, account reconciliation, data processing and reporting.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in accounting/ related field plus at least 1 year of accounting experience, OR equivalent work experience of a minimum of 2 years in an accounting role.
- Knowledge of and expertise in computerized accounting systems and sound working knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing
- Efficient problem-solving skills
- Must be highly organized and could work with confidential matters
- Obtain Criminal background check, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance.
Responsibilities
- Prepares monthly YMCA invoices and maintains Accounts Payable subledger within Financial Edge and AppFolio.
- Reviews and matches purchase orders with invoices while reviewing financial agreements for accuracy, compliance, and adherence to approved budget and forecast.
- Assists management with vendor analysis and identifies potential cost-saving opportunities.
- Selection of invoices for payment based on due dates and preparation of disbursement reports for approval. Prints and distributes checks and initiates electronic transfers once approved.
- Communicates with vendors and YMCA management to resolve billing and payment inquiries
- Identifies and recommends procedures to improve Accounts payable reporting and monitors cash availability for payment runs for the YMCA and affiliated entities.
- Responsible for Accounts Payable reports in Financial Edge and AppFolio.
- Reconciles Accounts Payable report detail and control accounts to the balance sheet.
- Assists with Credit Card Reconciliations, expense allocations and supporting documentation.
- Performs general ledger account analysis and reconciliation of assigned accounts and prepares reconciliation adjustments and posts adjusting journal entries to Financial Edge and AppFolio.
- Prepares documentation and supporting schedules for annual audit, including accounts payable, contracts, lease agreements, fixed assets, and other accounts that may be assigned
- Responsible for preparation, distribution and filing of IRS Form 1099s
- Adhere to internal controls and procedures in accordance with accounting standards, federal, and state financial requirements.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly cash flow forecasts.
- Supports compliance with the YMCA's record retention policies and assists with maintaining required financial records in accordance with established retention schedules.
- Assist with check runs, posting rent payments and late fees for Property Groups when needed
- Responsible for the tracking and submission of unclaimed property to the Commonwealth
- Records, reconciles, and assists with review of YMCA financial lease agreements
- Assist Corporate Office staff with other projects and tasks as assigned by management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
