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SalaryAs a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state.
At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone - especially children - experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
Under the general supervision of the Controller, the Staff Accounting Analyst will assist in the financial accounting and reporting activities of the Association. The Staff Accounting Analyst will work with the members of the accounting team to complete various daily financial and accounting tasks including account reconciliation and in-depth analysis of Association financial records. Responsibilities also include working with the Vice President of Accounting and the Controller to identify and recommend areas of improvement in the business processes and practices of the Association.
RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):
- Prepare monthly account reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts, generating any journal entries necessary to reconcile accounts.
- Upload, post, and reconcile transaction activity to the general ledger.
- Assist with year-end closing, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and account analysis.
- Prepare annual audit schedules as assigned by the Controller and/or Vice President of Accounting.
- Assist in the evaluation of current processes and identification of improvements.
- Prepare the Fixed Assets and Depreciation roll forward schedule.
- Assist in the filing for local, state, and federal government reporting.
- Ensures adherence to Accounting department guidelines, policies, and procedures.
REQUIREMENT:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited university or college
- PC proficiency including advanced spreadsheet skills
- Must be able to communicate effectively with various levels of the organization and with a diverse workforce
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high evel of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to pro-actively problem solve accounting issues
- Self-motivated and must have the ability to work independently
- Strong organization skills and the ability to sort volumes of data, manage time and set priorities
- Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information
- Effective written communication
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- 1+ years of progressive financial and/or accounting experience
- Experience in internal reporting
- Knowledge of non-profit/YMCA/fund accounting
- Knowledge and experience with Office 365 applications including SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, etc.
Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is offered through the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.
Employment Requirement:
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening and motor vehicle record (MVR) according to company policy.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.
This job posting is subject to change at any time.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. The opportunities to serve are vast, and we’re looking for a diverse mix of people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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