Staff Accounting Analyst

YMCA
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Join the Y of Metro Atlanta as the Staff Accounting Analyst! 
Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Controller, the Staff Accounting Analyst will assist in the financial accounting and reporting activities of the Association.  The Staff Accounting Analyst will work with the members of the accounting team to complete various daily financial and accounting tasks including, but not limited to, account reconciliation and in-depth analysis of Association financial records.  Responsibilities also include working with the Senior Director of Accounting and the Controller to identify and recommend areas of improvement in the business processes and practices of the Association.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from an accredited university or college
  • 1+ years of progressive financial and/or accounting experience
  • PC proficiency including advanced spreadsheet skills
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with various levels of the organization and with a diverse workforce.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to pro-actively problem solve an accounting issue
  • Self-motivated and must have the ability to work independently
  • Strong organization skills and the ability to sort volumes of data, manage time and set priorities
  • Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information
  • Effective written communication skills 

Preferred Requirements: 

  • Knowledge and experience with non-profit/YMCA/fund accounting
  • Knowledge and experience with Office 365 applications including SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams and more.
Essential Functions
  • Daily Review Accounts Payable invoices for accuracy and completeness
  • Prepare monthly Bank Reconciliations for multiple accounts
  • Management of Fixed Assets and Depreciation roll forward schedules
  • Preparation of Monthly Sales Tax reports, filing with State
  • Prepare monthly account reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts, preparing any journal entries necessary to reconcile accounts.
  • Upload, post, and reconcile transaction activity to the general ledger.
  • Assist with year-end closing, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and account analysis.
  • Prepare annual audit schedules and financial statement footnotes as assigned by the Controller and/or Senior Director of Accounting.
  • Assist in the evaluation of current processes and identification of improvements.
  • Assist in the filings for local, state, and federal government reporting.
  • Ensures adherence to Accounting department guidelines, policies, and procedures.