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Job Description

The General Accountant provides a range of support across the accounting department, contributing to recurring accounting tasks, administrative support, and department-wide initiatives. This position is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment.

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Job Description

The General Accountant provides a range of support across the accounting department, contributing to recurring accounting tasks, administrative support, and department-wide initiatives. This position is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment.

Benefits Include

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Retirement savings plan with substantial contributions by the YMCA
• Free YMCA membership and discounts on programs and services, including our childcare programs
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience required.
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking skills, organizational skills, and ability to follow through on tasks.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting software preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  
  

Preferred Attributes

Adaptable and willing to learn new systems

Reliable and able to manage multiple tasks

Approaches work with professionalism and a customer-service mindset

Essential Functions

• Enter and review financial data in accounting systems under direction of department leadership
• Perform general accounting processes such as reconciliations, transaction coding, and report preparation.
• Perform monthly close and year end close processes and help ensure timely completion of recurring tasks.
• Assist with data entry, invoice processing, and other AP functions as needed.
• Assist with Payroll functions as needed.
• Help prepare and organize financial data and documentation for internal review or audit support.
• Maintain organized financial records and assist with file management.
• Provide administrative and project-based support to the Controller as needed.
• Support ongoing improvements to workflows and department processes.
• Other duties as assigned to support department and organizational needs.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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