Director of Accounting

Under the direct supervision of the VP, Account/Grants Manage, the Director of Accounting will be responsible for providing excellent customer service and support to internal clients. The Y’s Director of Accounting is also externally facing with government agencies, external auditors, and bankers.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Prepare month-end journal entries and review entries from other members of the team
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and year-end analyses via reports and account reconciliations. Will also be reviewing work prepared by other team members • Assist others to reconcile accounting inaccuracies or imbalances
• Assist with internal audits by creating schedules and complying with requests from the auditors
• Assist with external reporting requirements such as the preparation/completion of financials statements, footnotes to the financial statements, surveys, and various tax forms
• Assist with ensuring that accounting practices are in compliance with GAAP and the Association’s policies
• Maintain proper internal controls

Test interface testing between systems, especially between the membership system-TractionReq and the accounting system* -Great Plains to ensure that all transactions correctly flow between the two systems

• Identify solutions to discrepancies
• Collaborate with other departments and centers on behalf of the Accounting/Finance department
• Create how-to documents and guides
• Provide training and support to other YMCA staff members
• Other tasks as assigned

Child Abuse Prevention

• Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:
• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

Commitment to Inclusion

Supports the YMCA’s commitment to inclusion of all members as required by Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Job responsibilities may include implementing program modifications for persons with cognitive, behavioral or physical disabilities, including but not limited to the injection of medical glucagon to members with Type 1 diabetes in emergency situations.

Appropriate training and development will be provided to YMCA team members based on your role and responsibilities.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years’ experience in NFP accounting
• Advanced PC skills including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and query and reporting tools
• Ability to streamline/ improve processes while adhering to policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Strong analysis skills with the ability to analyze and present data effectively.
• Strong consulting and influencing skills with the ability to consult with and work with multiple stakeholders. This includes verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively adapt messages to audience.
• Strategic thinking and tactical skills with the ability to be very detail oriented while also seeing the big picture.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and maintain confidentiality
• Availability to travel to select YMCA locations as needed.