Accounting Director - YMCA of Southwestern Indiana

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Looking for accounting professionals that want to make a difference in their small corner of the world!

Accounting Director YMCA of Southwestern Indiana

Are you an independent worker with great attention to detail yet able to relate well with people and foster relationships?

Are you driven to complete work on time but naturally double-check most of your work?

Are you able to complete more work than most people daily?

Are you looking for a mission-driven place to work?

If you answered yes to all of these questions, we are looking for someone like you to join the YMCA of Southern Indiana as our Accounting Director.

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Performs routine (weekly, monthly, and quarterly) reconciliations, entry of routine journal entries, and compliance reporting.
• Assists in month-end closing and year-end closing processes. Assists in management of accounting records and documentation.
• Guides and manages the posting of sales and payments in the YMCA sales system. Management and assistance in creation of offerings.
• Daily posting of bank activity and routine reconciliation of bank accounts.
• Assists the other accounting staff, and serves as a backup when necessary.
• Completes a variety of accounting, financial analysis, and budget projects.
• Assists branch staff and serves as the point person for software and business questions.
• Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner. Trouble shoot and submit support tickets for accounting software issues.
• Helps to maintain internal controls and improve processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• On site work environment
• 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 noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
• Understanding of basic accounting concepts and applications including cash reconciliation, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Two years or more related experience, including direct supervision of others, preferred.
• Experience with accounting software, electronic document management, and excel.
• Attention to detail, critical thinker, with solid analytical skills.
• Organized and able to work on multiple projects, with a variety of personalities.
• Able to commit to critical first of the month deadlines & month end close schedule.
• Not for profit accounting experience preferred.
• Willing to work towards automating certain processes & striving for continuous improvement in processes.
• Grant accounting experience preferred

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