Accounting Clerk

Accounting ClerkThe Accounting Clerk supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This part-time position supports the Administration team by performing a variety of clerical, recordkeeping, and customer service tasks to assist with the smooth operation of the organization's accounting needs.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.Benefits include free Y membership with discounted family membership, discounted programs, rentals, and retail, and child watch hours available free of charge.Essential functions include performing data entry and filing tasks, managing childcare billing, processing periodic childcare billing, pursuing collection of unpaid childcare bills, contacting customers to obtain, verify, and update account information, maintaining administration office supply room inventory, supporting the Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist, performing general bookkeeping work, copying, collating, and preparing reports, following YMCA policies and procedures, and accepting additional assignments as deemed appropriate.Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, minimum of 1 year of accounting experience, intermediate user of computers and software programs, strong attention to detail and organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems, and ability to work independently and identify and solve problems.Salary is a minimum starting rate of $17 an hour, with starting rate based on experience. Schedule is part-time, weekdays only.The work environment and physical demands include physical ability and stamina to perform the duties as outlined above, including extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, and carrying up to 15 pounds, extended periods of time working at PC and/or laptop, often with repetitive keyboarding movement, and outside building travel required.YMCA competencies include mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.