The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a knowledgeable and diligent Staff Accountant to join our team.

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for Accounts Payable processing and support, assisting with financial record keeping, general ledger journal entries and account reconciliations. This is an entry level accounting position that will learn multiple phases of our accounting systems.

Key Responsibilities include:

Ability and willingness to proactively learn a variety of accounting tasks

Become proficient with the Accounts Payable process within our Association. This includes gathering virtual documents, being able to initiate an approval workflow and submitting for approval and posting to the general ledger.

Become familiar with our weekly check processing and printing.

Understand the various payment transaction @types and how to process and post each.

Learn the accounting steps to post transactions from the Association's bank account and into the general ledger.

Learn how to efficiently post adjusting journal entries within Association's general ledger system.

Assist with month-end and year-end closing as well as annual financial audits.

Train on the fixed asset processing from capital project invoices, payments, and spreadsheet.

Work with accounting staff to assist in the bank reconciliation process.

Work independently needing minimal daily supervision both remotely and in the shared office.

Acquire the ability to file sales and use tax filings.

Complete special projects in timely and accurate fashion as assigned.

Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable work environment.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Familiarity with ERP system (Business Central preferred) helpful.

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Ability to communicate with individuals who may be unhappy with the current service level and astute at solving the problems in the future.

Attention to detail, accuracy, and deadlines.

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong Microsoft Office skills especially Excel

Able to multi-task and prioritize work effectively

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties

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