BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL YMCA  

Job Title: Accountant	Salary Grade: 9
FLSA Status: Exempt	Earnings Range: $45,000 - $55,000
Status: Full-Time	Revision Date: 9-20-22
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer	Primary Function/Department:  Administration

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, this position supports the work of the Y through excellence, leadership, and execution of account processing, including accounts payable and employee payroll, reconciling financials, and supporting the mission of financial growth and compliance through the yearly audit.          

 

YMCA MISSION AND CORE VALUES:

The mission of the YMCA is to put Christian principles into practice through programs, services, and relationships that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.  The Core Values of the YMCA are Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.  At the Bloomington-Normal YMCA we are a team of employees dedicated to advancing the mission and values of the YMCA through service and support of all members in our unique community.

OUR CULTURE: 
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

REQUIRED YMCA COMPENENCIES: 
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. 
Relationships:  Builds authentic relationships in the service of enhancing individual and team performance to support the Y’s work.
Communication: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a manner that reflects a true understanding of the needs of the audience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Organizes resources and deliverables to best meet intended goals and outcomes.
2. Processes payments to vendors and contractors.
3. Audits check requests and purchase orders for completeness and makes corrections as necessary.
4. Oversees vendor and expense distribution data in the accounts payable system.
5. Tracks capital expenditures and inputs expenditures into accounting software according to the YMCA's capitalization policy.
6. Reconciles revolving lines of credit on a monthly basis.
7. Processes and reconciles petty cash, as needed.
8. Coordinates accounts payable check runs upon approval.
9. Processes bi-weekly employee payroll.
10. Files appropriate documentation and maintains accounts payable files.
11. Voids checks and credits appropriate accounts as needed
12. Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner (e.g., works with vendors and staff to resolve invoice discrepancies).
13. Reviews vendor statements for past due invoices and work with vendors to keep accounts current.
14. Records cleared accounts payable checks in the accounting system.
15. Assists with balancing account payables general ledger at month end.
16. Manages the annual independent audit and works closely with the auditors to ensure necessary documentation is delivered in a timely manner. Serves as the liaison between auditors and CFO.
17. Preparation of financial statements and the IRS 990 tax form.
18. Enters journal entries and reviews edit reports.
19. Maintains W-9 information for all vendors and prepares annual 1099 forms for IRS.
20. Maintains responsive and cooperative relationships with vendors and branches regarding accounts payable/journal entry matters.
21. Serves as a liaison between the YMCA's bank and CFO.
22. Other duties as assigned.

NECESSARY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related degree.

·         Three or more years of related experience in accounting.

·         Knowledge of, and expertise with, computerized accounting systems and standard business software.

·         Strong customer service and relationship building skills.

·         Strong analytical skills with acute and precise attention to detail.

·         YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.

·         Knowledge of non-profit accounting preferred.

·         Knowledge of GAAP preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The Bloomington-Normal YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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