Staff Accountant

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a knowledgeable and diligent Staff Accountant to join our team.

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for Accounts Payable processing and support, assisting with financial record keeping, general ledger journal entries and account reconciliations. This is an entry level accounting position that will learn multiple phases of our accounting systems.

Key Responsibilities include :

• Ability and willingness to proactively learn a variety of accounting tasks
• Become proficient with the Accounts Payable process within our Association. This includes gathering virtual documents, being able to initiate an approval workflow and submitting for approval and posting to the general ledger.
• Become familiar with our weekly check processing and printing.
• Understand the various payment transaction types and how to process and post each.
• Learn the accounting steps to post transactions from the Association's bank account and into the general ledger.
• Learn how to efficiently post adjusting journal entries within Association's general ledger system.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing as well as annual financial audits.
• Train on the fixed asset processing from capital project invoices, payments, and spreadsheet.
• Work with accounting staff to assist in the bank reconciliation process.
• Work independently needing minimal daily supervision both remotely and in the shared office.
• Acquire the ability to file sales and use tax filings.
• Complete special projects in timely and accurate fashion as assigned.
• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Wage : $26.40 to $33.20 per hour, depending on experience.

Location : This is an in-person or Hybrid position. YMCA office located at 4717 S 19th St, Suite 201, Tacoma, WA 98405.

Hours : Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Benefits :

Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! To apply visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org.

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women / Minority / Veteran / Disabled

Staff Accountant Job Description

Position Summary

Process Account Payable activities and subsidiary ledger, manage vendor contracts, and reconcile accrual balance sheet accounts in timely fashion. Post journal entries for accrued expenses and record fixed assets entries to maintain fixed assets ledger. Prepare and file local compliance reporting as necessary and act as a liaison for vendors to reconcile any billing discrepancies and inquiries. Perform other accounting tasks and projects assigned by Accounting Manager. Provide a quality experience focused on YMCA core values : honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

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Employee Acknowledgement

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of this position. This document is not an exhaustive list and other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties may exercise employment-at-will rights at any time.

By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read the document in its entirety and that you understand the requirements, essential functions, and job duties of this position. Further, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation(s), and that should you need assistance, that you are responsible for notifying your Director, Executive Director, and / or Human Resources.