Senior Accountant

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POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Senior VP of Finance, the Senior Accountant has direct responsibility for maintaining the general ledger; generating, analyzing and distributing supplemental financial reports; and other assigned financial projects.
This high-functioning role primarily requires the analytical and discretionary exercise of independent judgment and discretion with respect to matters of significance, and the ability to work independently and efficiently is paramount.
The Senior Accountant is accountable for the accounts payable function and other general accounting functions.
Reporting to this role is the Accounts Payable Specialist and the Accounting Associate.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: General Ledger Functions Prepare recurring and adjusting journal entries.
Reconcile all bank accounts.
Maintain and reconcile subsidiary records to general ledger account balances.
Assist in the quarterly conversion of the internal financial statements to GAAP, and assist in preparation of workpapers and supporting documentation for annual financial statement audit.
Research, analyze, and resolve financial issues.
Maintain and ensure completeness of the journal entry filing system for original source documentation.
Accounts Payable Functions Review and post all accounts payable invoice batches prepared by Accounts Payable Specialist and Accounting Associate weekly.
Prepare and file monthly state sales tax returns.
Analyze monthly purchasing card audit prepared by Accounting Associate and upload/post transactions in accounts payable for payment.
Supervise annual 1099 filing.
Analyze potential deviations from internal controls and promptly report suspected irregularities to supervisor.
Maintain knowledge and proficiency with respect to regulatory changes, governmental filing requirements, and changes in GAAP.
Other Functions Oversee day-to-day activities of accounting staff in direct line of supervision, providing guidance and development to the Accounts Payable Specialist and Accounting Associate, including mid-year and annual reviews.
Serve as a backup to all accounting staff in direct line of supervision, institute other cross-training as possible, and train new staff in these positions as the need arises.
Serve as liaison for all corporate and center staff related to reports, postings, balances, and other financial matters.
Assist center staff in understanding and maintaining business and finance-related procedures.
Participate in financial projects that may occur from time to time, such as creating additional financial reporting tools and computer conversions.
Responsible for other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
YMCA CAUSE DRIVEN LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (Multi-Team Leader): Fiscal Management Critical Thinking and Decision Making Functional Expertise Inclusion QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
3 years of accounting experience.
1-3 years of supervisory experience.
Thorough knowledge of accounts payable, including tax filings, and general ledger reporting.
Advanced proficiency with manipulating and analyzing data with Microsoft Office Excel.
Proficient and accurate data processing skills with Google Suite.
Oral and written communication skills and the ability to respond to a wide variety of constituencies, including staff, volunteers, members, program participants, vendors, etc.
Attention to detail, organizational and analytical skills; ability to plan, develop, organize, manage, and administer tasks.
Ability to protect company information by keeping it confidential.
Ability to set priorities and manage multiple concurrent tasks.
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES: A person of maturity, good judgment and professionalism, who can operate with a minimum of guidance from the Senior VP of Finance.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with co-workers at all levels of technical knowledge.
Ability to exercise appropriate independent judgment and analysis through the application of GAAP to assess facts and issues.
The ability to quickly learn and utilize YMCA proprietary software.
Effective team-building and team-leadership skills.
Cooperative, functional relationships with senior leadership team, peers, and subordinates.
Positive, energetic attitude toward YMCA work, goals, and values.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer Ability to stand or sit for long periods ACCOUNTABILITY: To accomplish defined responsibilities within the policies and procedures of the YMCA of South Hampton Roads in support of financial operations, processes, and goals.
Coordinates with other employees and takes action appropriate to accomplish goals.
Accountable for the successful completion of assigned goals as measured by the effectiveness, accuracy, and timeliness of tasks within a framework of independent judgment and YMCA mission, policies, and goals.
Financial processes and reporting meet Association policies and requirements of other governing bodies.
Responses to staff/vendor/other requests for financial information are accomplished within a reasonable and promised schedule.
BACKGROUND CHECKS: An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet minimum requirements of the position.
They may include criminal background and reference checks, E-Verify, drug test, driver’s license record, and/or a Child Protective Services Check (CPS).
Additional driver’s license check, CPS, criminal background check, alcohol, and/or drug testing may be required to be processed in the future in order to meet and/or maintain the requirements of this position.
TO APPLY: Submit an online application, resume and references through the YMCA of South Hampton Roads’ job board at www.
workfortheymca.
org.
Internal Candidates – Currently active employees of the YMCA of South Hampton Roads should apply through Careers in the Employee Dayforce Account.
The YMCA of SouthHampton Roads is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at YSHR will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.
YSHR does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or genetics.
Please Note: Requirements, skills, and abilities described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements be interpreted as all-inclusive.