Accounting Specialist

Association Senior Accountant The Gateway Region YMCA is one of the leading nonprofit charitable organizations in the St. Louis metropolitan region, with a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving health and well-being, and supporting and serving our neighbors. For more than 170 years, the Y’s mission has been to put Christian principles into practice through programs designed to build healthy spirits, minds and bodies for all. We do that by being the center of communities, serving more than 260,000 individuals annually through 25 traditional Y facilities located in St. Louis City, eight Missouri counties and six Illinois counties, as well as YMCA Trout Lodge and YMCA Camp Lakewood, the YMCA Community Development Branch, and our Washington University Campus Y Branch. We aspire to be a safe place by promoting belonging for all. We are a growing and exciting organization where you can flourish, and we would love for you to join us! Performs daily cash management, monthly bank reconciliation, and maintenance of recurring journal entries; reviews and prepares non-recurring journal entries. Reconciles assigned general ledger accounts, including but not limited to, bank/credit drafts. Processes returned checks and drafts in the accounting system. Receives grants and income and prepares the deposit and cash report. Processes office petty cash and replenishes accounts as needed. Prepares and analyzes the monthly financial statements in relationship to the budget, prior year, and strategic plan. Assists branches with the analysis of their financial statements. May serve as liaison for the day-to-day banking activities. Assists with month end and year end closings. Completes a variety of accounting, financial analysis, and budget projects. Reconciles bank statements and writes up journal entries. Performs all other duties as assigned. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting. Minimum five years’ experience. Certified public accountant preferred. Knowledge of general ledger and accounting functions. Knowledge of and expertise with computerized accounting systems and sound working knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing. Excellent problem solving skills. Must be highly organized and have the ability to work with confidential matters. Full Compensation Package (when applicable) Health Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance 403(b) Retirement Savings Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after 2 years of full time employment 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University Free household membership to YMCA nationwide Discounts on YMCA programs Discounts on YMCA Childcare The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse. #J-18808-Ljbffr