Job description
Bring your accounting experience to the YMCA of Greater Boston's team!
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Financial Reporting and Analysis, the Accountant is responsible for managing and overseeing the functions of the revenue accounting department, cash collection and reconciliation from the branch locations, operating and capital campaign pledge and payment activity and reconciliation, and appropriate support for all audit and compliance responsibilities. This position requires a high level of individual contribution (management reporting, financial analysis and planning), including the support to 16 Y branches and a network of business managers at each Y branch.
General Responsibilities:
Accounting and analysis of Consolidated Revenue (excluding Voucher, EEC and CACFP Grant Funding).- Assist in preparation of all cash reporting and cash reconciliation.
- Weekly (and on the first of the month for the remainder of prior month) completed the Revenue Posting from Spirit to general Ledger (SGA).
- Manage Accounts Receivable for all branches including analysis and review of collectability.
- Assist all business managers and branch executives with Accounts Receivable issues.
- Maintain Capital Campaign) transactions, payments and Transmittals.
- Annual budget and forecast preparation in support of the Y branch operations, deferred revenue, multi-year contracts, etc.
- Provide assistance to Y branch operations and review all budget submissions for Revenue Cycle components.
- Assist with submission of Bank Drafts.
- Plan and report on semi-annual Petty Cash Reviews.
- Prepare if necessary and review and process journal entries submitted from Branches and Association Offices.
- Manage and account for the United Way program.
- Accounting and analysis of consolidated revenue and associated balance sheet accounts including accounts receivable, contributions receivable, and deferred revenue.
- Credit Cards Administrator Process credit applications and open new accounts.
- Provide Bookkeeping Services for YMCA Shared Services responsible for recording a company’s financial accounts and records. Their duties include checking accounting records for accuracy, tracking invoices and payments and maintaining a system for organizing company documents.
- Analyze all deferred revenue for revenue recognition.
- Assist with the Financial Statement Audit, and the Reporting for Federal Grant and Auditors’ Reports as Required by OMB Circular A-133/Super Circular and for State Grants the annual preparation of the Uniform Finance Report (UFR).
- Preparation of monthly reconciliation and analysis of Monthly Financial Reporting of certain financial schedules and reports required.
Required Skills & Experience:
Preferred 3-5 years experience in a corporate accounting/finance department of a medium to large-sized organization (minimum of $25 million in revenues) including operational accounting.- Understanding of the financial closing cycle, journal entry preparation, and transaction processing.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong foundation for development and continuous improvement of existing policies, procedures, and internal control systems within revenue, accounts receivable and cash administration practices.
- Preparation of internal management reports (revenue, cash, contracts, pledges, accounts receivable).
- Knowledge of medium to large scale accounting (general ledger) and other software applications (e.g. point of sale systems).
- Work closely with the financial development office for all campaign pledge and payment activity.
- Positive people and management skills for development of assigned staff with ability to work in teams and independently.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Other Preferred Experience:
Knowledge of corporate financial statements and generally accepted accounting principles, (e.g. GAAP format and understanding of endowments, not for profit accounting.- Public accounting firm experience preferred, not required.
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