Junior Staff Accountant (Full-Time), YMCA

YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg • St. Petersburg, FL

3d • $45,000 - $47,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Staff Accountant supports the Finance department by performing daily accounting tasks, including AP, AR, bookkeeping entries, month-end close activities, and any other accounting, finance, or data keeping duties assigned by the Accounting Manager or CFO.

Requirements

• Minimum associate's degree in business administration, accounting, or finance required
• Internship, school project, or volunteer experience related to business administration, accounting, or finance
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, AI Prompting, Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail with high level of accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with professionalism and discretion
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a financial role
• Ability to pass a 10-panel drug screen
• Clear a Level 2 background check

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable
• Enter all invoices submitted to the accounting system in a timely manner
• Prepare, print, and mail checks in accordance with our two-week AP cycle
• Maintain accurate checklist of recurring invoices
• Maintain up-to-date vendor information spreadsheet
• Distribute invoices received directly to us to appropriate approver
• Communicate with vendors and internal staff regarding invoicing assistance
• Accounts Receivable
• Create and deliver monthly invoices for various payees
• Maintain spreadsheet of all receivables
• Maintain communication with payees regarding payment status, etc.
• Bookkeeping
• Entry of daily POS sales from the DAXKO system
• Entry of Development batches as they are provided
• Entry of various other functions such as prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, deferred revenue, etc.
• Month-End Close
• Prepare month-end workpapers for accounting managers review for assigned general ledger accounts, including AP, AR, accruals, etc.
• Sales tax preparation and filing
• Flexibility to adjust schedule around tight monthly deadlines
• Annual Responsibilities, as they arise
• Assist the Accounting Manager and CFO in annual accounting functions such as budget, audit support, and year-end close
• Flexibility to adjust schedules around these very important deadlines
• Contract Database Management
• Operate Fit implementation and ongoing contract database management
• Other duties, responsibilities, and projects as assigned by the Accounting Manager or CFO

Benefits

• Excellent benefits including a 12% employer-funded retirement plan upon eligibility
• 403(b) savings plan
• high quality and affordable healthcare
• complimentary YMCA membership for employee and family
• generous paid time off package
• ongoing professional development opportunities
• a collaborative, mission-driven leadership environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree