YMCA Staff Accountant

YMCA
Salary
$50,000.00
$60,000.00
How to Apply
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Work with the Finance Director to coordinate accounts payable, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliation, and reporting.
Job Description

CHANGE LIVES. INCLUDING YOURS.

 As the Staff Accountant, you will work with the Finance Director to coordinate accounting functions such has accounts payable, general ledger/account maintenance, account reconciliation, data processing, and reporting for the YMCA & Family Wellness in Bismarck-Mandan.

Tim Olson, YMCA Operations Director said "I love my job because every day we make an impact in people's lives and help strengthen our community. Whether it's a large or small thing, I know that I am a part of making a difference and am proud of the work that the Y does in our community."

Full-Time, Flexible Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

You'll enjoy a fun, rewarding work environment, EXCELLENT benefits package, and FREE YMCA Membership!

Up to 75% of health insurance cost is paid for you and your family! Earn paid vacation, sick, and personal time off! 

The YMCA is a powerful non-profit association of men, women, and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility. We offer a wide variety of programming and wellness opportunities to individuals and families of all kinds.

The Missouri Valley Family YMCA has more than 22,000 members, serving 1 in 5 households in the Bismarck-Mandan community. The Family Wellness location opened in Mandan near Raging Rivers Waterpark in January 2017.

We are proud recipients of the Prairie Business Magazine 50 Best Places to Work award from 2018 to 2023, which recognizes ND, SD, and MN employers who are nominated by their employees.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who displays the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related degree and applicable experience preferred, a minimum of a related Associate's degree required. 3-5 years of related experience preferred. Knowledge of and expertise with accounting software systems and standard business software required. Ability to maintain confidentiality is crucial.

Essential Functions

In this role, you can look forward to:

  • Reconciling Accounts Payable to the General Ledger.

  • Processing invoices for payment. Auditing check requests and purchase orders for accuracy and making corrections as needed.

  • Working with vendors and staff to resolve invoice discrepancies. Reviewing vendor statements for past due invoices and working with vendors and vendors to keep accounts current.

  • Entering vendor and expense distribution data into the Accounting Software system.

  • Voiding checks and crediting appropriate accounts, including program credits and refunds.

  • Setting up, training, and assisting employees with purchase cards and expense reports. Maintaining the purchase card program including ordering and cancelling cards, monitoring limits, and ensuring proper documentation and authorization of purchases.

  • Maintaining the W-9 information or all vendors and preparing annual 1099 for IRS.

  • Receiving, reviewing, and processing childcare Third Party Subsidy payments by verifying payment information against department records to ensure accuracy and data security in all transactions.

  • Monitoring the checking account on a daily basis to include fraud filters, processing and approving ACH transactions, and ensuring that the account maintains a minimum balance.

  • Maintaining spreadsheet with cash balance to include all deposits and disbursements and reconcile between our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and our bank account.

  • Maintaining fixed asset database and reconciling fixed assets to the General Ledger.

  • Assisting the Finance Director with preparing financial statements and budgets.