Junior Accountant

Junior AccountantThe YouthBuild Junior Accountant is a self-motivated, organized multitasker with excellent customer service skills who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic atmosphere. They are responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, supporting month-end close procedures, as well as supporting financial reporting and operational procedures. This is an essential task that is central to the organization's daily, weekly, quarterly, and annual fiscal activities, as well as a key position that supports the Operations team. The Junior Accountant plays an important position in our business and is responsible for much of the behind-the-scenes work required to keep Youthbuild structured and economically prudent.You are/have…Invested in our core values - Respect, Excellence and Perseverance.Equity-focused and believe that all students can achieve.Passionate about community service and civic engagement.Excited to mentor students and support them throughout their time at YouthBuild and beyond.Collaborative and dedicated to personal and professional development.A bachelors' degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent work experienceA minimum of 1-2 years related experience in a Not for Profit organization is preferredExperience using large scale automated financial systems preferred (i.e. Sage Intacct, Certify AP, etc.)Experience using payroll software (i.e. Paylocity) preferredExcellent ability to establish priorities, coordinate work activities, multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced dynamic work environment, with accuracy and attention to detailWhat You'll Do:Work closely with the Accounting Manager to perform close procedures monthly and annually, including reconciliation of the balance sheet, bank statements, payroll allocations, corporate credit cards, gift cards and petty cashProcess all accounts payable and accounts receivable activities in an accurate and timely mannerCommunicate with staff and vendors to solve invoice discrepancies and/or answer questionsEnter and maintain invoices, record journal entries and other financial activity into automated accounting systems (i.e. Sage Intacct, Certify AP, etc.)Reconcile semi-annual fixed asset physical inventory with the general ledger and make adjustments to fixed asset accounts as neededProcess employee payroll and benefits in Paylocity in line with Organization PoliciesEnsure staff compliance with grant and organization policies; provide training as neededAt least once a week, make bank depositsGenerate annual filings of 1099s and PA Unclaimed PropertyProvide support to the Finance Team for all grant accounting and serve as the backup to ensure that expenses are consistent with grant proposals and program budgets are accurately allocated to funding sourcesAssist with generating monthly, quarterly and annual financial reportsMaintain and update business office records and vendor files in accordance with the school retention guidelinesServe as designated contact person for day-to-day finance operations and maintain established Business Office hours, which requires making certain that the Business Office is open at 8:30 a.m. daily to assist staff.Serve as backup for the Business AdministratorProvide mentorship to a cohort of 4–5 students, offering consistent academic and personal support to help them stay on track toward meeting graduation requirements.Assists the Finance and Operations team members with other duties, as neededWhat We Offer You:Generous time offMedical, dental, and vision insuranceFlexible spending accounts401(k) savings plan with an employer matchEmployer paid parental leave, life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disabilityEducational assistance and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and career growthSupportive and collaborative work environmentStrong community support and involvementSalary Range: New YouthBuild staff can expect a starting salary of between $46,000 - $60,500 based on years of experience, education, and certifications, if applicable. During the application process, applicants will have the opportunity to discuss our employee total rewards package and additional benefits.