Staff Accountant

Title: Staff Accountant

Reports to: Controller

Job Description

Organizational Overview

Philadelphia Youth Basketball, Inc. (PYB), officially launched in June of 2015, is a community-built youth development and community empowerment organization that leverages the iconic game of basketball to help today’s urban youth overcome the most urgent and systemic issues facing underserved communities.  A diverse and impassioned group of individuals, including leaders from the grass-roots to the tree-tops, have been working diligently to execute upon this mission by building an impactful program, a robust and sustainable organization, and ultimately our world-class ‘Sixth Man’ Center to help uplift thousands of children, youth, and families for generations to come. 

PYB aims to fully integrate six key tenets of its community agreement principles across its organization and all community stakeholders:

• Trust - We deeply believe in each other and will work to form positive relationships.
• Safe Space - It is our responsibility to create a judgment-free environment where everyone feels welcome.
• Teamwork - We find strength in our peers and strive to create an environment that honors all of our roles on a team.
• Integrity - We strive to create an environment where honesty and equity are valued and we have a responsibility to restore relationships when necessary. 
• Care - We strive to be empathetic in protecting the health and welfare of each other and our space. 
• Respect - We will honor each individual and treat everyone with a high level of respect. We strive to treat others how they want to be treated and ask for the same in return.

Primary Scope of Duties

The Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization's assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. The Staff Accountant will manage and support initiatives to continually improve the financial and accounting operations within PYB and the “Sixth Man'' Center, working closely with the Controller, Chief Operating Officer, and departmental leadership. The successful candidate should have experience in finance and accounting for nonprofit organizations, community centers, or organizations with annual operating budgets in excess of $5M.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs general accounting administration and other related duties for the organization.
• Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit & loss statements.
• Maintains the general ledger.
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and supports the monthly and quarterly closing of financial statements.
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from lenders or banks.
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections.
• Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Files or supports filing tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Produces reports for lender compliance.
• Coordinates with software vendors to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
• Manages the purchasing and invoicing systems.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Controller.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred. 
• At least 3 years of work experience in fields related to accounting and financial administration.
• Strong technology skills, including proficiency with accounting software, including Quickbooks Online. 
• Experience with government funding compliance is helpful but not required.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to meet the needs of the organization.
• Ability to work in a community environment with children, parents, community organizers, donors, partners, etc.

Compensation and Perks 

Company benefits include access to health insurance coverage (medical and dental) for salaried employees and their families. Additional benefits include paid holidays, paid time off, and access to a 403(b) retirement plan. 

PYB prides itself on being a supportive workplace dedicated to employees’ personal and professional growth through stretch assignments, and access to staff and board meetings, mentorship, feedback, and professional development opportunities. 

This position reports to the Controller. The Staff Accountant is expected to work flexibly between remote and office locations with an expectation of significant in-person responsibilities at the “Sixth Man” Center in early 2024. Philadelphia Youth Basketball is located at 1735 Market Street in Philadelphia until offices are opened at the “Sixth Man” Center at 4250 Wissahickon Avenue.

To Apply 

The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring that PYB maximizes its financial resources and accounting processes  in delivering best-in-class youth development and community empowerment. If you possess the qualifications and skills outlined above and are passionate about finance & accounting, sense of community, and inclusion of all, we encourage you to apply.

Job applications are rolling and applicants should send their cover letter and resume.

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Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB) is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply.