Staff Accountant - Payables

Visit the YMCA of the East Bay Today with 5 Central Locations•Richmond, CA

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About The Position

The Y prides itself on our amazing benefits: free Y membership for you and your family at NorCal locations, a 10% retirement contribution after eligibility, two no-cost medical plan options, and six weeks PTO per year. POSITION SUMMARY: These general functions will be carried out in keeping with the Goals, Policies and Mission of the YMCA of the East Bay. The Staff Accountant is responsible for providing financial and administrative assistance to the accounting department. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Staff Accountant role, provid es essential Accounts Payable support to the finance department, with an emphasis on accounts payable processing and support. This position is responsible for assisting with financial record keeping, accounts payable, general ledger journal entries and account reconciliations. Providing these services in an effective and efficient manner is vital to the goals of the entire organization. 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 WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent
1-2 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience
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

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Sage Intacct preferred

Responsibilities

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