FT Senior Accountant at Greater Philadelphia YMCA in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

The Accountant supports a diverse range of accounting functions. These activities could include fixed asset management, lease schedules, reconciliations, monthly close and audit inquiries by following approved accounting policies and procedures throughout the Greater Philadelphia YMCA. 

 

FINANCE & ACCOUNTING TASKS

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  Verifying, allocating, posting and reconciling various General Ledger Accounts; assisting in the preparation of monthly financial statements
  


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  Analyze Financial Reports
  




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  Spot errors and suggest ways to improve process, efficiency, and outcomes
  


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  Forecast and plan for future needs
  




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  Reconciles select balance sheet accounts monthly in accordance with GAAP
  




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  Maintains fixed assets and prepares depreciation reports for Association
  


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  Maintains schedule of leases including roll forward
  




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  Supporting Revenue processing by invoicing various 3rd parties, Military, Grant or Child Care relationships
  




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  Provides insight into collections and trends
  


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  Reconciles chargebacks and researches them as necessary
  

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  Prepares monthly journal entries as assigned
  

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  Assists in preparation of annual audit and ensure compliance with all internal processes
  

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  Provides assistance with the preparation and maintenance of Association budget activities    
  

 

TEAM ENGAGEMENT

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  Serve in a customer (internal Y-Staff and external Y-Customer) centric manner
  


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  Interact with a high level of professionalism and accountability


• Provide cross-training within our team and to our locations as needed
  


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  Attend staff meetings and trainings as required
  


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  Other duties as assigned by CFO and Controller
  

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills


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  Experience in accounting with knowledge of GAAP
  


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  Advanced MS Excel skills including VLookups and Pivot Tables
  


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  Ability to develop and use spreadsheets and standard business software systems
  


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  Ability to navigate in computerized accounting systems (SGA preferred)
  


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  Understanding of the role and purpose of YMCA programs
  


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  Excellent communication and presentation skills to inform both orally and in writing
  


• Exhibit strong leadership skills; possess a passion for member service, building and maintaining a culture of member service excellence

 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Office environment with some exposure to noise.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word to impart oral information and to convey detailed, spoken instructions to staff, members, and volunteers accurately, quickly, and loudly; ability to perceive the nature of sounds by ear; ability to sit or stand for long periods of time; ability to lift up to 25 pounds

 

 

OTHER

At the YMCA we value the following attributes in personal character and behavior and believe that they are essential to attaining our mission:

 

CARING                       Showing a sincere concern for others.

            HONESTY                    Be truthful in what you say and do.

RESPECT                     Follow the Golden Rule.

RESPONSIBILITY        Be accountable for your promises and actions.    

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