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Westfield Area YMCA is looking for an experienced professional to join our team!
Job Description
Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and in harmony with the mission and purpose of the established goals of the Westfield Area YMCA, the Staff Accountant is responsible for performing clerical and administrative duties, paying the Y’s non-payroll-related bills, reconciling bank accounts, processing the bi-weekly payroll and providing support to the CFO and all other constituents in a professional manner. The Staff Accountant must exemplify that member service is an equal part of any position in the Y as the technical aspects of each position and must demonstrate a commitment to the Y’s four Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefit package - Medical/dental/vision/prescription/life and long-term disability insurance, 12% retirement, development training, Credit Union, YMCA and YPN Membership, and Service Club Dues.
Qualifications
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business with a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in an accounting/finance setting.
- Proficient computer skills, and be proficient with Excel.
- Must be able to read, write and type.
- Must be able to work independently.
- Must be organized, detail-oriented, accurate and able to meet deadlines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are a must.
- Accounts Payable and Payroll experience required; non-profit experience is a plus.
Essential Functions
- Manage the accounts payable function in accordance with the accounts payable policies and procedures.
- Process bi-weekly payroll.
- Reconcile various bank and other balance sheet accounts in a timely, accurate manner each month.
- Assist CFO with the monthly accounting close, including journal entries.
- Resolve credit card chargebacks and other banking issues, as needed.
- Participate in the annual budget and audit process.
- Other special projects, as needed.
- Interact and maintain positive relationships with administrators, supervisors, staff and vendors to perform the above tasks successfully.
- Maintain confidentiality of all work-related matters.
Risk/Facility Management: All Staff are responsible for assuring the safety of Y members/participants and for the care, maintenance and safety of all Y facility/program environments. In addition, all staff are required to report accidents/incidents/emergencies, in accordance with Westfield Area Y standard operating policy within 24-hours to the Executive Director, Risk Manager and/or designee. Staff must also adhere to YMCA confidentiality requirements related to all reported incidents.
Quality Assurance: All staff are expected to plan, deliver, and maintain quality programs, facilities and program environments. Staff will be expected to follow YMCA best practices for their program/membership discipline and to meet or exceed Westfield Area Y’s expectations.
Trainings/Staff Meetings: Attend and participate in all mandatory trainings (Blood Borne Pathogen Training, Child Abuse Prevention Training, New Staff Orientation, etc.) within specified timeframes and attend all lifesaving courses (as specified by job description). Attend and participate in all staff meetings.
Other Functions: Fulfill any additional responsibilities as delegated by supervisor.
End Result: The effectiveness of the Staff Accountant’s job performance is measured by the sound administration of the affairs of the Finance Department evident in purposeful and coordinated programs, outstanding safety record, good public relations, good records and high staff morale.
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. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands or arms; meet strength and lifting requirements; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus in the finance environment, including anywhere around the zone of responsibility. Employee must remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.